Projects

Holderness Hedgehog Hospital in East Yorkshire is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick or injured hedgehogs. The volunteer-led charity combines hands-on care with community education to protect local wildlife. Each year, the team responds to dozens of emergency rescues while inspiring local residents to take an active role in conservation. With new funding, the charity can expand its capacity and improve conditions for these much-loved animals.

Worldwide Deaf Gym is a deaf-led organisation making fitness more accessible for deaf and hard-of-hearing people across the UK. Their work has two goals: to ensure deaf people can enjoy equal access to fitness and wellbeing services, and to create career opportunities by training deaf personal trainers to lead the change. With deaf PTs at its heart, WDG is breaking down barriers in the fitness industry and creating inclusive spaces where people can connect, get active, and thrive.

In today’s climate of online pressures, misinformation, and harmful influences, young people face real risks in relationships and online. Respected equips 11–16 year olds to make informed, healthy choices about relationships and sex. Founded by a GP from Dorset, the programme blends short films with class activities so teachers nationally can deliver engaging, compliant RSE with confidence.

Paws & Pause Training CIC is an innovative London-based social enterprise turning the unconditional love of dogs into a stepping-stone for people recovering from mental ill-health or substance use. Their “Paws to Employability” programme provides 6-month traineeships where participants gain life changing skills and confidence in dog care, plus CV writing, interview, job search, teamwork and communication skills. People learn how to become part of a thriving team again, and are set up for long term success in a job they feel empowered to excel in.

Bright Green Nature is a Scotland-based charity connecting communities with nature across the Scottish Borders. Through hands-on restoration projects in gardens, schoolyards, and community spaces, the organisation empowers people of all ages to build biodiversity, confidence, and skills. Their inclusive programmes – Wild Your Space, Young Rewilders Forum, and Young Rangers – focus on youth leadership, community engagement, and creating pathways into conservation careers, fostering a long-term legacy for nature and society.

Friends of the Thames is a charity restoring the River Thames through community action, science, and collaboration. They believe a clean, thriving river is a public right, and that the Thames is a living system, cultural icon, and shared responsibility. Their work reconnects communities with the river, builds a River Guardians network, raises awareness of the freshwater biodiversity crisis, and drives grassroots action – while advocating for lasting legal protections for the Thames.

Based in South East London, Wild Rangers connects people of all ages to nature through creative, hands-on experiences. With a strong local presence and deep community roots, their work is transforming forgotten green spaces into thriving places for wildlife and wellbeing. From outdoor learning sessions to ambitious environmental regeneration, Wild Rangers is inspiring a new generation of nature stewards while laying the groundwork for London’s first Urban National Park.

Let’s Do Veterans Support & Rehabilitation is a small charity based in County Down, Northern Ireland. Founded by veterans, for veterans, it supports ex-members of the Armed Forces and emergency services as they recover from injury, trauma, and isolation. Through outdoor experiences, fishing retreats and community-based activities, Let’s Do provides a lifeline for individuals navigating physical and emotional recovery – helping them reconnect with others and rebuild their lives.

Based in the Liverpool City Region, Sudden Sam is a community-rooted charity offering emotional, financial, and practical support to families affected by sudden death. Born from personal tragedy, the charity is now a beacon of hope and healing, helping others navigate the complex aftermath of loss. By combining therapy, advocacy, and public awareness, Sudden Sam ensures that no family has to face sudden bereavement alone.

DSD Families is a national charity supporting children and families affected by Differences of Sex Development – a group of rare conditions where a person’s chromosomes, reproductive organs, or hormone levels develop differently from typical patterns. In the UK, a baby is born with a DSD condition every three days. The charity offers expert resources and peer support to help reduce isolation and improve confidence for those affected.