Heal Rewilding, a registered charity dedicated to the restoration of nature and combating climate change, has announced a major fundraising campaign in partnership with Aviva’s Community Fund. The campaign, which aims to raise £7,500, will run from Tuesday 25 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.
Thanks to the support of Aviva, every donation made to Heal during this time will be matched, up to £250 per supporter. This unique opportunity will double the impact of every contribution, helping to accelerate vital work to restore nature and tackle climate change across England.
Founded in 2020, Heal Rewilding is committed to addressing two of the most pressing challenges of our time: the climate crisis and the catastrophic decline of nature. With England’s natural environment ranking 228th out of 240 countries and territories for ecological health, Heal is determined to reverse this trend. The charity aims to create safe, thriving spaces for wildlife and people in every English county.
Heal’s long-term vision is ambitious – to purchase land and bring it back to life through rewilding. The charity plans to establish 48 rewilding sites across England, providing nature with the space it needs to recover while also creating opportunities for people to reconnect with the natural world, learn, heal, and be inspired to take action.
In 2022, Heal purchased its first site – Heal Somerset, a 460-acre former dairy farm. In less than three years, the site has undergone a remarkable transformation, with wildlife returning at an impressive pace. The funds raised through this campaign will directly support essential work at Heal Somerset over the next six months.
Donations to the campaign will also enable Heal to measure its impact, share its progress, and connect more people with nature. The funding will support repeat habitat and species surveys, including in newly created wetland areas, to build scientific evidence of how rewilding can boost biodiversity. Additionally, it will allow Heal to document and share the successes of Heal Somerset, inspiring others to join the rewilding movement. The charity also plans to provide opportunities for underserved communities to visit the site and enjoy the benefits of spending time outdoors.
There are three simple ways for the public to get involved in the campaign. They can make a donation, with every pledge matched by Aviva to help build momentum towards the campaign’s goals. They can also spread the word by sharing the campaign with friends, family, and wider networks. Finally, those who want to support rewilding first-hand are invited to volunteer and get involved directly in Heal’s work.
“This is an incredible opportunity for supporters to make twice the difference,” said Heal Rewilding. “Every donation between 25 November and 6 January goes even further thanks to Aviva’s generosity. Together, we can restore nature, tackle climate change, and create space for people and wildlife to thrive.”
About Heal Rewilding
Heal Rewilding is a registered charity dedicated to raising money, purchasing land in England, and rewilding it to promote nature recovery, climate action, and wellbeing. Through the rebuilding of wildlife populations, community involvement, and storytelling, Heal aims to reconnect people with nature and combat the climate and ecological crises. The charity’s first rewilding site, Heal Somerset, was acquired in December 2022 and is open for free public access 50 weeks a year.
For further information, please contact:
Katie Stearn-Mills, katie.stearn-mills@healrewilding.org.uk, 07594 121320
Jan Stannard, jan@healrewilding.org.uk, 07710 171704
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To learn more about Heal Rewilding, please visit www.healrewilding.org.uk.
