Category archives: News

Do you think your town or city has what it takes to be awarded bee-friendly status? We’re looking to work with towns and cities across England to make them more suitable for supporting bees and other pollinators. And that means more than simply creating more wildflower areas and wildlife spaces (although that’s a good starting […]

This month sees the launch of the Cheerios Save the Bees campaign. We’re proud to be supporting this campaign, which sees the wholegrain cereal brand sending out free packets of sunflower seeds to its consumers. Look for promotional packs on supermarket shelves from now on (you’ll see the Bee Friendly Trust logo on the box) […]

Last year, we launched a competition to design a unique and innovative bee-themed sculpture for London Bridge Station. We received a wealth of original and interactive designs, all using primarily recycled materials. Picking one winning entry was a tough job for our panel of judges, which featured representatives from London Bridge Station, Amalgam Modelmaking and […]

Here’s a sneak peak at the latest wildlife space to be created at Coram’s Fields, London. Following on from the success of our lockdown project, we are pleased to be supported by the Mayor of London and the Grow Back Greener Fund for this new initiative. The space will include an orchard – abandoned for […]

Calling all artists and creatives! How would you like your artworks to be seen my the masses, on display at London Bridge Rail Station, London? The Bee Friendly Trust has launched a nationwide competition to create a unique sculpture for the rail station, that captures the essence of the honey bee. The sculpture, to be […]

While we’d rather you shop local and independent, we understand there are times when Amazon is the simplest option. When those times arise, be sure to use the Amazon Smile platform. For every purchase you make via Amazon Smile, Amazon will make a donation to your nominated charity. Which means, if you choose the Bee […]

Let’s hear it for the bees! We’re buzzing with excitement, this month, because not only one – but three! – of our bee-friendly wildlife planting projects received an award. Our station gardens at Alresford Rail Station, Essex and Sudbury Town Rail Station, London plus the youth centre garden at Coram’s Fields, London have all received […]

Supporting Britain’s bees and pollinators just got easier – and stylish. From this week, we are pleased to announce a new partnership with British jewellery brand Gemondo.  The brand, which prides itself for its ethically-sourced gemstone jewellery, is donating 10% from sales from its Honeycomb Collection to our bee-friendly planting projects. From rings to bracelets, […]

We’re on a mission! One third of the UK’s bee population has disappeared over the past decade. But, without bees, we wouldn’t have many of our favourite foods or flowers. Which is why, this Bees’ Needs Week (13-19 July), we’re on a mission to cover the country with wildflowers. We want to sow 100,000 wildflower […]

Stay Safe when Shopping Online Support our trusted partners We’re pleased to have the support of many UK businesses, who give a donation of their profits to our bee-friendly profits.  From artisan gin to handmade soap; wildflower seed balls to trendy tees and delicate jewellery – if you want it, we’ve got it.  Sadly, it’s […]