London: Global GenerationSupport for 60 hands-on workshops at the Global Generation Kings Cross Triangle Site will provide nature-based learning, build practical skills, improve wellbeing, reduce isolation and strengthen community connections in a thriving urban garden.
About Healthy Cities
A global movement, by Bupa.
Greener, healthier cities are a win-win for people and planet health.
The Healthy Cities challenge encourages people to adopt healthy, long-term habits in their day to day lives, and in return we donate to regeneration projects to areas most in need in cities where Bupa employees, customers and communities in need live and work.
Together we can create healthier cities.
Take a look at the ways we're helping to create healthier cities in 2026.
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Since 2023 we've partnered with Groundwork, to give schools and community groups across the UK and ROI the chance to apply for up to £2,000 to improve local green spaces
2026 applications closed on 30 June. Decisions will be announced by the end of September.
London: The YoungMinds GardenOn display at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, the garden now lives in Newham where it will become a living, breathing, inclusive, outdoor community space – fully accessible to buggies, wheelchair users and people with physical mobility needs.
London: Trees for CitiesTogether, since 2023, Trees for Cities and Bupa Foundation, with local partners, community groups, residents and schools, have planted and cared for more than 21,000 trees in 36 locations. In London in 2026/27 we will support trees in Inner London: Tower Hamlets, and Outer London: Hounslow.
Greater Manchester: City of TreesCity of Trees is helping make Greater Manchester greener and healthier. We're supporting them for a third year to plant and care for 5,000 trees and enable more people to take part in Citizen Forester days in 2026/27.
Staines: GroundworkWe're helping to restore Staines Moor, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Through habitat restoration, river improvements, conservation activities and training opportunities the project will increase biodiversity, improve access and help people develop new skills
Brighton: The Living Coast UNESCO BiosphereA Sustainable Drainage System (SuDs) will be created in East Brighton Park. A new pond, swales and wetland habitat will help reduce flooding for 427 properties and boost biodiversity, while creating a more attractive and accessible green space for the local community.
Leeds: Trees for CitiesTogether, since 2023, Trees for Cities and Bupa Foundation, with local partners, community groups, residents and schools, have planted and cared for more than 21,000 trees in 36 locations. In Leeds in 2026/27 we will support tree planting at Hunslet Moor, Rowland Road Working Men’s Club & Tysons Field,
Cairo: ShagrhaWith our support, Shagrha will transform five unused spaces across Cairo into thriving mini forests planting 2,500 trees. Bringing communities and volunteers together to create and care for green spaces that can be enjoyed for years to come to help their health and the planet's health.
