The North East has higher health inequalities, poorer educational attainment and is the most under-resourced region in England and according to Natural England, children are amongst the least likely to spend time with nature or experience the benefits of nature in their school and home lives.

Studies now show a link between access to green space and improved health, wellbeing and resilience. With this in mind, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Wild City team is now launching its Wilder Ways to Wellbeing project which will see team members establishing partnerships with five schools in Northumberland, Newcastle and North Tyneside and tailor-making educational programmes that will help pupils improve health, wellbeing and learning whilst at the same time embedding nature in the school’s culture and curriculum.

Alongside the school activities, Wilder Ways to Wellbeing will also provide 22 free school holiday sessions to help connect families with their local green spaces and learn about nature and climate change.

However, to make this all possible, the  wildlife charity needs to raise funds via donations to its Wilder Ways to Wellbeing Appeal, which is match funded by The Big Give, the UK’s largest on-line giving platform. For one week only, between noon on Thursday 20th April until Thursday 27^th April, any donations via

The Green Match Fund appeal page will be doubled by the Reed Foundation, meaning they will have twice the impact.

Catherine Kirkham, Northumberland Wildlife Trust Fundraising Manager says:
 

“We could not do any of our work without the support of generous donors, and, I know people may be feeling the pinch with continual price hikes, but we really do need everybody’s help to make this project happen.

“By supporting our Wilder Ways to Wellbeing via the Big Give Green Match Fund Appeal, you will be helping the next generation and those who need it the most, to connect with nature and receive its health and wellbeing benefits.”

To find out more visit www.nwt.org.uk/WilderWellbeing and donate between 20th April and 27^th April at https://bit.ly/43kKVOu

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