The Ernest Cook Trust

Ever wondered what it’s like to work at the Trust? We’re starting our ‘Day in the Life’ series with Development Surveyor, Josh, who talks to us about the key role he plays in helping make the most of our land and property assets. Read more: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/07/a…

We’re looking for a Property Manager & Estate Administrator with excellent communication and administrative skills to be an integral part of our dynamic, growing team. For the full job description and details of how to apply, visit: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/jobs/

We were pleased to help launch #FarmSafetyWeek on Tuesday by hosting Cumbria NFU and Cumbria Farming Network's Farm Safety Social at Low Beckside Farm in Mungrisdale. 🚜 Thank you to all those involved for such a fantastic event! 👏

Congratulations to Hector Meanwell, Farm Manager at Low Beckside Farm, finalist in the @YorksAgSoc's Tye Trophy award at the @greatyorkshow, pictured with YAS President Geoff Brown MBE! 👏 We salute Tye Trophy winners, Colin & Alan Price of Long Bank Farm, N Yorks!

Join #LANSS at Low Beckside Farm, for a Farm Safety Social evening, delivered by Cumbria Farmer Network and @NFUtweets, hosted @ernestcooktrust. Find out more: lanss.uk/news/cumbria-n… @CumbriaFire, @CarrsBillington, @Cumbriapolice

The Blue Influencers Scheme is making waves in Swindon, with Blue Mentor Dan leading the charge and empowering young people to connect with and care for their local blue spaces. 💙 Learn more about Dan's work with @WiltsWildlife : wiltshirewildlife.org/blog/wiltshire…

We said farewell to long-standing tenants Richard & Carola Silvey who looked after Wanswell Court on our Slimbridge Estate for nearly 35-years. You can read about their memories of life at Wanswell Court here: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/07/f… We wish them a happy retirement.

This #RuralHousingWeek, we’re joining @natfednews to highlight the benefits of rural housing. We're proud to have created energy efficient homes at Fiennes Court in Fairford. The rental also supports our charitable aim of delivering Outdoor Learning: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/02/f…

⏰Last call for applications to our Outdoor Essentials Grant!⏰ We're awarding £1,000 in grant funding to selected eligible Secondary Schools that want to encourage & enable pupils to connect to nature & learn outdoors. Read more & apply by 11th July: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/eve…

We've been settling into our newly refurbished, energy-efficient head office in Quenington. From reused timber to EV chargers, air source heating to owl boxes, every detail reflects our commitment to sustainability. Learn more: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/06/m…

We love this video from the Ocean City Influencers awards! youtube.com/watch?v=_xOrXg… Congrats to 10-year-old Eva Wakeham - winner of the Young Person Legend award- for championing ocean & climate action in Plymouth Sound National Marine Park. #iwillFund @TakeAPart @TNLComFund

Throwback to a brilliant day of competitions, skills and rural community spirit, at the Cumbrian Young Farmers’ Northern Area Field Day at Low Beckside Farm!🚜🔙 Thanks to all involved and to our Farm Manager, Hector for hosting 👏 Here are some of the highlights...

Join the Youth Steering Group with @ernestcooktrust! 🎉 Help shape their programme of opportunities, training, and experiences. Connect with fellow young people for a relaxed evening of chat and outdoor activities🌱 Find out more: lanss.uk/events/your-fu…

Our Learning Team spent two super days at the Nature Connections 2025 Conference in Derby. They shared insights on the OWL Collaboration & joined an expert panel to discuss the value of a whole school approach to nature-based learning. Thanks to @DerbyUni & @NaturalEngland!

We’ve converted a range of dilapidated farm buildings on our Slimbridge Estate in Gloucestershire, into offices & storage space. 🛠️ Historical features – including a cider press – have been retained, & we’ve recently welcomed new tenants! 🍏👋 Read more: ernestcooktrust.org.uk/news/2025/06/c…

Are you looking to develop your knowledge of nature friendly farming? The Cumbria Connect Apprenticeship Scheme works across some of Cumbria’s most iconic landscapes with local employers;@Natures_Voice, @ernestcooktrust, and Lowther Estate. Find out more:lanss.uk/opportunities/…

Congratulations to @ernestcooktrust and @CumbriaYFC on an excellent field day. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This great video by @‌FriendsOfLakes showcases the work carried out at Low Beckside in Cumbria which is led by Farm Manager Hector Meanwell and all about restoring hedgerows for wildlife, farm animals and nature. 🦊 Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=TopLzQ…

We're looking forward to welcoming Cumbria Young Farmers Club to Low Beckside Farm this weekend for the Northern Area Field Day 2025. 🍃 The occasion brings together seven counties to compete in over 55 rural events. Learn more:lanss.uk/events/norther…

We’re celebrating our amazing Blue Influencers this #WorldOceansDay💙 Through the #BlueInfluencersScheme young people connect with & protect coasts, rivers & estuaries. @TNLComFund @DCMS