Windermere is at the heart of what makes Lakeside a remarkable place. YMCA Lakeside proudly supports the Love Windermere Partnership, joining a shared vision for stronger environmental stewardship and improved water quality. We believe this collaborative model sets a vital benchmark for protecting natural spaces across the wider Lake District.
As an organisation dedicated to children and young people who live, learn, and stay at Lakeside, we recognise our responsibility to protect these unique natural environments. Love Windermere’s research-led action plan outlines progressive steps to elevate the lake’s water quality from excellent to outstanding.
Turning Our Pledge into Action
Our support goes beyond a formal endorsement. We are committed to practical, operational steps at our centre, including:
- Youth Education: Providing information, environmental advice, and guidance to all visiting children.
- Site Stewardship: Safeguarding our daily operations across Lake Windermere and the surrounding countryside.
- Infrastructure Investment: Funding the safe, sustainable management of waste discharge.
- Advocacy: Actively promoting Love Windermere’s initiatives and publicly sharing progress.
Through these actions and by inspiring the next generation to care for the environment, YMCA Lakeside is playing its part in protecting Windermere for years to come.
