Support us Become a Friend of South West Lakes Become a Friend of South West Lakes Trust Our charity cares for the natural and historic environments surrounding the lakes of the south west. By becoming a Friend of South West Lakes Trust, you can support our purpose of protecting special places for wildlife and people, whilst also receiving free car parking at all of the lakes for a year, among other benefits. It's your outdoors, so come and explore. How does it work? Benefits of being a Friend Which Friendship is right for you? Become a Friend How does it work? Donate to the appeal below to receive a single (£35), joint (£50) or family Friendship (£55), which provides you with access to free parking at all of our lakes for a year. You can make an annual donation by direct debit, or make a single payment for one year’s Friendship. Choose a campaign and receive a tailored gift: whether you have a young family of budding explorers, four-legged friends, or simply love spending time at the lakes, we want to help you make the most of your visit. Your donation will help us to continue conserving and providing access to the wonderful countryside around the lakes. Through this work, we strive to give everyone the opportunity to experience the health and wellbeing benefits that arise from connecting with nature. Your support helps us to create abundant, diverse and connected landscapes that will remain loved by generations to come. Become a Friend Benefits of being a Friend: You will be supporting our work to protect the special environments around the lakes and provide opportunities for people to enjoy, respect and benefit from them. Receive a parking pass valid at all of our car parks (x1 single, x2 joint and x2 family). A tailored gift related to your chosen campaign (see below). Be inspired to create a memorable day out with the family activity pack included in the family Friendship. Sign-up to our monthly e-newsletter to receive regular updates about our work. Which Friendship is right for you? See the different Friendship categories and their benefits below. Friendship Donation Play and Explore Take the Lead Love Your Lakes Single £35 1 children's explorer pack 1 parking sticker 50 fully biodegradable doggy poo bags 1 parking sticker 1 packet of wildflower seeds 1 parking sticker Joint £50 2 children's explorer packs 2 parking stickers 100 fully biodegradable doggy poo bags 2 parking stickers 2 packets of wildflower seeds 2 parking stickers Family £55 3 children's explorer packs (please let us know if you have more than 3 children) 2 parking stickers A fun '101 Things to Do' guide 100 fully biodegradable doggy poo bags 2 parking stickers A fun '101 Things to Do' guide 3 packets of wildflower seeds 2 parking stickers A fun '101 Things to Do' guide Click the buttons below to join or renew today: Become a ‘Play and Explore’ Friend Become a ‘Take the Lead’ Friend Become a ‘Love Your Lakes’ Friend Manage Cookie Preferences