A Lake District holiday lettings company is partnering with a charity to help generate income for projects protecting and restoring the national park.
Laik has teamed up with the Lake District Foundation, which distributes grants to projects that care for the landscape.
The holiday lettings firm, set up in 2023 by Niall Mellonie and Marta Pawlik, is launching a guest contribution of £2 per booking, to be matched and donated directly to the Lake District Foundation.
Projects the partnership will support include planting new reedbeds around Windermere to improve water quality and create vital habitats for birds and aquatic life, tree planting across the national park to boost biodiversity and build landscape resilience to climate change, and working with farmers and landowners to promote sustainable practices that improve soil health, reduce runoff and support native species.
Sarah Swindley, CEO of the Lake District Foundation, said: “We’re proud to be working with Laik. Their creative approach, distinct voice, loyal following and strong connection to the Lake District make them the perfect partner.
“This collaboration is about more than raising funds – it’s about building a community of people who care and want to make a positive difference to this incredible place.”
Niall added: “The Lake District has always been at the heart of everything Laik does.
“Partnering with the Lake District Foundation allows us to give back in a meaningful way, contributing directly to on-the-ground action that protects and enhances the Lakes we all love. The potential is really exciting, watch this space!”
