Holland & Barrett, the UK’s leading health and wellness retailer, and Wellbeing of Women, the UK’s leading women’s health charity are proud to announce the 2025 cohort of ten charities joining their Women’s Health Community Fund, Together, we are furthering our mission to break down barriers and improve access to women’s health support across the UK.
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 Specialist Missions and Movement at 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.”
The 2025 Cohort
The new cohort of 10 charities includes:
● Neurodiversity Support CIC (Leicester): Menopause education for neurodiverse women.
● Menopause and Cancer (Kingston-upon-Thames): Peer support for those experiencing cancer-induced menopause.
● Release Counselling (Brighton): Therapeutic support for women navigating perimenopause.
● Club Ekta CIC (Bradford): Inclusive menstrual and menopause literacy programmes.
● Women Reach Women (Liverpool): Culturally sensitive menopause education for South Asian women.
● Nuvo Wellbeing (Hartlepool): Movement and menstrual health programme for women and girls.
● Sheffield Young Explorers (Sheffield): Community conversations for menstrual and menopause health.
● Yuvanis Foundation (Oldham, Manchester): Breaking stigma and improving menstrual health literacy.
● Community Volunteers Wales (Risca & Ty Sign): Rural, grassroots menopause support.
● Pillar of Hope (Aberdeen): Tackling menstrual health inequalities in BAME communities