Friends Of The Lake District
Also known as: Fld
FLD strives to protect and enhance the landscape and natural beauty of Cumbria and the Lake District by working to influence relevant decision-makers and policy processes, initiating and participating in landscape-orientated projects, making grants to local projects and co-operating with other bodies having similar objectives or interests.
Activities & Mission
FLD strives to protect and enhance the landscape and natural beauty of Cumbria and the Lake District by working to influence relevant decision-makers and policy processes, initiating and participating in landscape-orientated projects, making grants to local projects and co-operating with other bodies having similar objectives or interests.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,681,820 | £1,182,428 | £940,704 | £7,232,526 | £650,821 | 21 / 108 |
| 2024 | £1,094,503 | £1,510,940 | £1,248,814 | £5,444,629 | £2,062,685 | 23 / 57 |
| 2022 | £1,581,793 | £997,860 | £793,221 | £5,645,890 | £2,252,416 | 19 / 77 |
| 2021 | £1,595,840 | £901,917 | £720,471 | £5,470,020 | £1,508,804 | 18 / 970 |
| 2020 | £1,025,527 | £854,833 | £676,998 | £4,513,663 | £590,157 | 18 / 320 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Lake District
What does Friends Of The Lake District do?
FLD strives to protect and enhance the landscape and natural beauty of Cumbria and the Lake District by working to influence relevant decision-makers and policy processes, initiating and participating in landscape-orientated projects, making grants to local projects and co-operating with other bodies having similar objectives or interests.
How much income did Friends Of The Lake District report in 2025?
Friends Of The Lake District reported total income of £1.68m and reported expenditure of £1.18m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Friends Of The Lake District?
Friends Of The Lake District has a program ratio of 55.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 13% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Friends Of The Lake District registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Lake District was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 November 2003 as charity number 1100759. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Lake District?
Friends Of The Lake District is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Lake District operate?
Friends Of The Lake District operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Lake District a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Lake District is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100759.
Details
Murley Moss Business Park
Oxenholme Road
Kendal
LA9 7SS
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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