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Junior Rangers will receive funding for new uniforms.

In these unprecedented times, getting close to nature is more important than ever for our health and wellbeing. It’s also vital that we all play our part in looking after our precious landscapes – and the Peak District National Park Foundation is leading the way. We are in reach of our #70kfor70 target

We ’d like to start with a huge thank you to all our amazing supporters who have helped us to be within reach of our #70kfor70 target! The campaign set out to raise £70k ahead of the Peak District’s 70th anniversary – in April 2021 – as the UK’s original national park.

And, thanks to your donations, hard work and some great fundraising ideas, we’ve not only reached our target, but we’re already funding some great projects.

These include:

• Uniforms on the way for Junior Rangers • Changing Places fully accessible toilet facility at Millers Dale Station, working with Accessible Derbyshire • Working with Peak District Mosaic to train Champions to make the Park more welcoming to marginalised communities • Landscape conservation work through the South West Peak Landscape

Partnership & Moors for the Future

Mosaic members enjoy a mindfulness walk.

Foundation chair Jen Lowthrop says: “We can’t thank you enough for all your support in what has been a very challenging year for everyone.

“One of the key things we’ve learned in 2020 is the importance of being able to access the countryside and get close to nature for both our physical and mental health. With your support, we can look after this precious resource for our own and future generations.

“Every penny of the money raised for #70kfor70 is going straight into projects to care for our beautiful Peak District.

“And, as we celebrate the Peak District’s milestone birthday in 2021, there’ll be many more ways to support our amazing national park. Keep up the good work!”

Find out more at:

www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk

Foundation trustee Alex Waddington raised £1,500 and collected 10 bin bags of rubbish during an epic 17-hour, 108-mile Spin and Bin challenge around the Peak District in June.

It’s time to play your part

By supporting the work of the Foundation you can help to fund projects that care for every aspect of the Peak District National Park. We’re building on the success of #70kfor70 by focusing on three key areas after our birthday in April:

• A National Park for everyone • Conservation and habitat restoration • Preparing for a future climate

We need your help to achieve ambitious goals in these vital areas. Check out our website to see the ways you can play your part. You could:

Join our Peak Partners – Open to Business scheme

We’re helping businesses to be climate positive. We can work together to help the planet – and achieve your net zero aspirations – with nature based solutions.

If you’re looking to give something back locally, demonstrate your company’s green credentials, or you’re interested in a larger Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Opportunity to join board of trustees

Do you have a passion for the Peak

District and a head for numbers?

The Peak District National Park

Foundation is looking for a treasurer to join its board of trustees – and to help shape the financial and fundraising strategy for the benefit of the national park.

For more details, please email

hello@peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk

proposition, there’ll be a package that works for you.

When you join the Peak Partners scheme you can choose whether you donate via visitor giving or opt for one of our set packages. All packages are flexible and we will work with you to suit your goals.

https://www.peakdistrictfoundation.org. uk/peak-partners/

Give a monthly donation

If you have a little cash to spare each month, why not help to look after our special landscapes for everyone to enjoy? To donate, please go to https://peakdistrict.

enthuse.com/donate

Take on a fundraising challenge

It could be a run, a walk, an epic adventure, a cake sale... the choice is yours! Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or just fancy a bit of fun, we love to see the enthusiasm and creativity of our super supporters. To find out more, go to: https://

www.peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/

support-us Keep in touch

• Sign up to the e-newsletter –

www.peakdistrictfoundation.org. uk/contact/

• Donate – Text ‘Donate peak 1’ to 88802 you will receive a text back asking you to confirm how much you would like to give • Follow us on social media

twitter.com/pdnp_foundation facebook.com/ peakdistrictfoundation/ instagram.com/ peakdistrictfoundation

Our 2021 calendar – a great gift idea and you’re supporting the Peak District National Park too.

Giving back this Christmas

Christmas is coming... and we have a few ideas for including the Peak District National Park in this year’s celebrations.

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is coming! One donation, twice the impact! Starting on #GivingTuesday 1st December for one week only, every donation you give will be doubled as part of the Big Give Challenge. Keep a look out on our social media and website to find out more.

Happy to see the end of 2020 with all the challenges presented by Covid-19? Then why not look ahead to (hopefully) better times with the new official Peak District National Park Foundation calendar produced by Phil Sproson. Visit https://www.

peakdistrictfoundation.org.uk/

calendar_2021/. As a member of our Peak Partners scheme, a donation will be made back to the Foundation from every calendar sold.

Instead of sending Christmas cards this year, you could make a donation to the Foundation and let your friends know that you are supporting the National Park for the future.

We all have at least one family member who is difficult to buy for at Christmas. This year why not give them the gift of nature by making a donation on their behalf to the Peak District National Park Foundation? Go to https://peakdistrict.enthuse.com/ profile for more information.