So far in 2025 we are proud to have supported the following organisations. All are making a difference to health and the environment.
Bupa Foundation
Bupa Foundation London Community Committee
Croydon Youth Zone: The five-month gardening initiative will support 60 young people to build resilience, social connections, and environmental awareness. Through hands-on activities like planting, upcycling, and outdoor team-building, they’ll develop essential life skills while creating a vibrant, therapeutic green space.
The Line: The six-session programme will support refugees and migrants to help them feel more connected to their new surroundings. Sessions will offer guided walks, mindfulness exercises, and creative activities, providing participants with a sense of community and belonging. By exploring green spaces and engaging in meaningful experiences, they will gain confidence and build relationships in their new home.
Baytree Centre: The gardening project, will aim to empowers women and girls in Brixton through nature, learning, and fun. This engaging 12-week programme offers activities like planting, composting, mindfulness, and playful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and joy. More than just gardening, it's a chance to nurture a new eco-conscious generation while providing a welcoming space for connection, healing, and personal growth.
Bupa Foundation Greater Manchester Community Committee
St Ann's Hospice: We are proud to continue supporting St. Ann’s Hospice in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Last year, the Bupa Foundation funded an energy-efficient washer/dryer to help manage the hospice’s continuous need for fresh bedding and linens. With additional funding for a second machine, the hospice will further reduce energy costs and improve efficiency, ensuring that staff can focus on what matters most—caring for patients and their families.
The Cherry Tree Trust: We are proud to help transform the playground at Newhall Green Primary School, giving children in one of the UK’s most deprived areas a space to play, learn, and thrive. With funding from the Bupa Foundation, the school will introduce a trim trail for active play, fresh playground markings, a shelter, and new sports equipment. The addition of plants and wildlife-friendly areas will reconnect children with nature, turning their once-grey playground into a vibrant and inspiring environment.
LGBT Foundation: We are proud to support three vital LGBTQ+ wellbeing initiatives in Manchester. With funding from the Bupa Foundation, the Derek Jarman Pocket Park at Manchester Art Gallery will be maintained by volunteers from the ‘Pride in Ageing’ programme, providing a green sanctuary. Wellbeing Walks across Greater Manchester will help bring people together in nature, while volunteer-led clean-ups in Manchester’s Gay Village will foster pride and community spirit. These projects will ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals have access to safe, welcoming, and vibrant outdoor spaces.
Bupa Foundation Brighton Community Committee
Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust: The Ouse & Adur Rivers Trust, through the Adur Adaptation Project (AAP), is supporting local communities by helping build climate resilience across the River Adur catchment. With funding from the Bupa Foundation, the AAP will install real-time monitoring equipment to track river flow, assisting efforts to reduce the risk of flooding, improve water quality, enhance carbon capture, and restore natural habitats using Natural Flood Management techniques. This initiative will help protect the local environment and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Chestnut Treehouse Hospice: We are proud to help complete the Stars Garden at Chestnut Tree House, offering a peaceful retreat for bereaved families. With funding from the Bupa Foundation, the hospice will add rattan furniture, solar lighting, and new planting to create a serene, welcoming space for reflection and remembrance. This beautiful garden will provide a lasting place of comfort for those who have lost a child, surrounded by nature and tranquillity.