We can’t do it without you – your time, your expertise and your ideas
Whether you are an individual considering how best to use your time and expertise to volunteer; a business – small or large – thinking about giving back to your community; or simply want to show your support through sponsorship or individual giving – there are many ways you can support us.
A registered charity for over 40 years, The Lake District Calvert Trust is made up of two centres: Calvert Lakes and Calvert Stables. Every year we welcome thousands of families, individuals, schools, charities and clubs to take part in accessible outdoor adventure.
Corporate Sponsorship – Let’s Work Together!
- Team building outdoor activities using our centre and facilities
- Disability awareness training days delivered by our expert instructors
- Places at high profile events such as the London Marathon and the Great North Run.
- Join in our Big Give Christmas Challenge week and feature on our thriving social media platforms
- Volunteering days at our Calvert Lakes and Calvert Stables locations
“The fundraising team were incredibly helpful. If we had an idea, they helped make it happen. Our whole business benefitted from this rewarding experience, the team bonded and staff were hugely motivated. I would recommend partnering with the Lake District Calvert Trust to anyone- it really is an inspiring charity.”
We're hugely grateful for the support of these corporate partners:
Sponsor a Pony
Sponsor a pony and you will help people with disabilities to experience riding and trap driving with support from our highly trained Calvert Trust ponies, staff and stables volunteers. The Lake District Calvert Trust relies heavily on donations to continue this specialist work, so thank you for any support you are able to give. Sponsorship starts from as little as £10 a month.
Let’s be Friends
Founded over 35 years ago, the Friends of Calvert Trust, Lake District was established as a separate charity (No. 1067899) in order to promote and support all aspects of the work by the Lake District Calvert Trust’s Centre.
In particular, we help raise money from subscriptions, donations, organised ticketed events and collections. All monies go to the Trust to provide specialist equipment e.g. customised mini buses – essential for carrying visitors to offsite activities.
While most Friends live locally in Cumbria, we are grateful to have support from all over the UK. Interested?
Volunteer
Volunteers are vital to the work of the Calvert Trust and there are many ways you can get involved. Not only does volunteering help us beyond measure, it can be a rewarding and fun experience for you too: gain new skills; build life and work experiences; meet new and interesting people!
Whether you are an individual, group, or a work experience student studying Outdoor Education or Recreation, our volunteering opportunities range from assisting with occasional fundraising events to regular weekly sessions at our Riding for the Disabled Stables.
Why help us?
Today, more so than ever, in the world, so many people need our help and support. So why Lake District Calvert Trust? Well, see for yourself…
Latest news
Seriously injured Iraq War veteran enjoys adventure trip thanks to veterans’ charities
A soldier left with severe injuries following a mortar attack while serving in Iraq has returned to an outdoor activity centre in the Lake District.
Back to ‘School’ with Calvert Stables – ready for an exciting year!
Today, Tuesday 10 September, Keswick’s much-loved Calvert Stables launched their newly expanded activities programme for local horse riders of all ages, abilities and experience.
Leading Cumbrian supermarket announces Lake District Calvert Trust as new charity partner
Booths Keswick has named the Lake District Calvert Trust as its newest official charity partner.
