Royal London announces new £800,000 partnership with Groundwork

Royal London has announced a new partnership with charity, Groundwork, with an £800,000 commitment to support urban, nature-recovery initiatives throughout the UK and Ireland.

In its first year, the work of the partnership will focus on creating, enhancing and stewarding local nature sites.

The funding from Royal London will be directed towards a variety of initiatives aimed at improving, protecting and restoring green spaces, as well as boosting biodiversity in urban settings.  The aim is to increase opportunities for people to experience and engage with nature within their own communities.

Some of the projects will include the transformation of underused urban areas into vibrant habitats for wildlife; the rewilding of former industrial sites to revive natural processes; and the restoration of woodlands, ponds and wetlands to foster diverse ecosystems. Community gardens will also be revitalised. 

Many of these initiatives will seek to bring communities together to plant wildflowers and trees; construct pollinator-friendly habitats; and develop practical conservation skills through hands-on volunteering activities.

Commenting on the new partnership, Royal London’s group director of responsible business, Jo Walker said:

“At Royal London, we believe in the power of communities to drive meaningful change. Our partnership with Groundwork reflects our commitment to fairness, sustainability and hands-on action – helping people and nature thrive together.

“To have volunteers and residents work side by side to transform underused areas into vibrant habitats, develop practical skills, and create lasting benefits for people and the planet is an exciting prospect. By investing in grassroots action and supporting urban nature recovery, we’re investing in healthier, more resilient communities for the future.”

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Pictured: Jo Walker