Holland & Barrett to extend fund for women’s health education

Holland & Barrett and Wellbeing of Women are to extend their Women’s Health Community Fund, donating an additional £50,000 to support women’s health-focused projects across the UK.

Launched in October last year, the fund has already supported 13 projects that work to engage underrepresented and disadvantaged groups in menopause awareness and support.

Over 650 beneficiaries took part in 35 in-person or online events or workshops, which also resulted in an indirect reach of over 3,000 individuals looking to break the barriers of the menopause conversation.

Extending the fund for a further two years is hoped to help improve women’s health education, with a particular focus on supporting women through all life-stages from their first period to their last and beyond.

“We’ve already seen great success from our partnership with Wellbeing of Women and the fund, but we know there’s more to be done to support even more women,” said Lina Chan, director of women’s health at Holland & Barrett.

“At Holland & Barrett, we are on a mission to increase education and access, break down stigmas, whilst offering women a safe space to go for support at all life-stages from menstruation to menopause and beyond.

“We hope that by extending our fund we are able to provide more inclusive support to more women through local initiatives.”

Janet Lindsay, chief executive officer of Wellbeing of Women, said: “We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Holland & Barrett and the important work to improve menstrual health education from within local communities with the Women’s Health Community Fund.

“More funding for community groups and leaders will offer a trusted and safe space to discuss women’s health issues and break down the shame, stigma and silence, which is key to empowering women to get the help they need”.