Get Involved
Learn more about the landscape and heritage through walks, talks and other events. Volunteer to help at events, to carry out surveys or practical conservation tasks. Become a champion for the AONB by raising awareness in your own community and by supporting local projects.
Grants for local projects
Do you have an idea for a project which will conserve and enhance the AONB or connect people with the landscape?
The Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Grants Fund is run by the Arnside & Silverdale AONB Partnership and the Arnside/Silverdale Landscape Trust, working together to provide funds of up to £2500.
We are interested in projects that:
• protect the flora and fauna of the Arnside & Silverdale AONB
• restore, enhance or create wildlife habitat or benefit priority species
• enhance, restore and improve understanding of ecological networks in the AONB
• improve or enhance the coast or seascape
• restore cultural or historic features or assets
• develop the AONB as a sustainable tourism destination
• improve opportunities for people to access and enjoy the area, especially for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity to do so
• promote greater understanding of the area and encourage appropriate recreational opportunities
• research, interpret, celebrate or raise awareness of the special qualities of the area; its nature, history or culture
• connect people (particularly young people and children) with the landscape
• promote participation in traditional rural skills
• involve the local community or volunteers
• support local communities in moving towards sustainable low carbon living
Please read the guidance notes before applying, the application process flow diagram gives information about the application process.
Please contact us for an application form
