Nuvo Wellbeing is proud to announce that it has been selected as one of ten charities in the 2025 cohort of the Women’s Health Community Fund. Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, delivers the fund in partnership with Wellbeing of Women, the UK’s leading women’s health charity, to break down barriers and improve access to women’s health support nationwide.
Founded in 2008, Nuvo Wellbeing is a multi award-winning social enterprise supporting thousands of people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, to use the power of dance to help people improve their wellbeing, boost confidence, and live healthier, happier lives.
Since its launch, the Fund has supported more than 20 grassroots organisations, in delivering 123 activities nationwide which have directly reached more than 10,000 women and girls. From peer-led menopause groups to culturally sensitive menstrual health education, the Fund has helped tackle stigma, improve confidence in managing health, reduce isolation and empower women to advocate for their wellbeing.
The 2025 cohort reflects the same commitment to equity and inclusion, with projects spanning Leicester, Bradford, Sheffield, South Wales, Liverpool, Oldham, Hartlepool, Brighton, Kingston upon Thames, and Aberdeen. They include initiatives designed to support neurodiverse women experiencing menopause, peer support for those in cancer-induced menopause, therapeutic counselling for women in perimenopause and fitness programmes tailored to menstrual health. Others focus on culturally sensitive education for South Asian communities, tackling period stigma and providing grassroots menopause support in rural and underserved areas.
The Women’s Health Community Fund, is a core part of Holland & Barrett’s ESG commitments, supporting health equity, diversity and inclusion, and community-led change. By investing in grassroots groups, the Fund is helping to create sustainable, long-term impact in women’s health, ensuring no woman or girl is left behind.
Wellbeing of Women is committed to tackling inequalities in health outcomes for women from marginalised communities across its research and campaigns. Central to this is the work of the Health Collective, which is a coalition of grassroots organisations supporting women from diverse communities with their gynaecological and reproductive health.
Lina Chan, [Director of Women’s Health] of Holland & Barrett, said: “We are proud of the impact the Women’s Health Community Fund has already made in reaching underserved women across the UK. By funding grassroots charities, we’re breaking down barriers to health and wellness and creating long-lasting, community-driven change. Our new 2025 cohort will help us continue this journey, ensuring even more women have access to the support they need at every stage of life.”
Janet Lindsay, Chief Executive at Wellbeing of Women, said: “We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Holland & Barrett, as the Women’s Health Community Fund enters its third year. This initiative is making a real difference by enabling grassroots organisations to reach more women from marginalised communities with vital health education and support. From periods to menopause, the workshops funded this year will help foster environments where women feel informed, supported, and heard. It’s about creating lasting change and ensuring every woman has the opportunity to thrive.”
Natalie Jones, COO, Nuvo Wellbeing said: “Movement has the power to change lives, and this support from the Women’s Health Community Fund will help us ensure that no woman or girl is excluded from the wellbeing resources they need. This investment enables us to deliver vital menstrual health and movement programmes in communities that are too often overlooked. We’re proud to stand alongside other grassroots organisations working to create real, lasting change in women’s health.”
About Holland & Barrett
For 150 years, Holland & Barrett has been at the forefront of wellness. We never tire of seeking out new ways to improve our offering, and use our 150 years’ expertise to innovate, curate, invest, partner and train our colleagues to bring the very best and latest in wellness to our customers. You could say we are the ultimate wellness champions, empowering people to take control of their health & wellness.
Holland & Barrett is the UK’s leading wellness retailer and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist foods, sports nutrition, and conscious beauty brands.
Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years. Holland & Barrett has a retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 19 countries worldwide, including over 790 in the UK and Ireland, as well as a rapidly expanding e-commerce business. Holland & Barrett’s colleagues are “qualified to advise” with in depth training in nutrition and supplements to give accessible personalised advice to customers on their individual needs.
About Wellbeing of Women
Wellbeing of Women are a charity that saves and changes the lives of women, girls and babies. From period problems and starting a family, to menopause and gynaecological cancers, we are here for women’s gynaecological and reproductive health. Each year, millions of women benefit from our research, our campaigns and our health information. With your help, we’re tackling the taboos surrounding women’s health and striving towards a better future for every woman, girl and baby.
Since 1964, we’ve invested more than £67 million in research to transform women’s health and wellbeing. Many of the tests, treatments and cures we take for granted today started with research that we funded, including the use of ultrasound scanning in pregnancy and the importance of taking folic acid in pregnancy. Our early research helped to discover the link between HPV and cervical cancer, leading to the first preventative school vaccination programme.
ABOUT CHARITY/PROJECT
Nuvo Wellbeing is a multi award-winning social enterprise founded in 2008, dedicated to improving health, happiness and confidence through accessible dance, fitness and wellbeing programmes. Working across the North East, we support people of all ages and abilities, including older adults, women and girls, individuals with disabilities, and marginalised communities. Through community projects, training, research, and corporate wellbeing initiatives, Nuvo Wellbeing empowers people to live healthier, more active lives. Each year, our programmes reach thousands of participants, driving positive behaviour change and strengthening community wellbeing.
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The new 2025 cohort of 10 charities includes:
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