Through a bottom-up, community-led approach Love The Oceans supports research and education programs on the preservation of marine life in Mozambique.

Since 2019 Love The Oceans have been using our donated paddleboards as self-propelled research vessels for their marine conservation research and education program.

To celebrate this partnership, in 2023 we launched our very first limited-edition board, with 10% of all profits of the sale of these boards going toward funding their important work in Mozambique.

The Wanderlust Women is an initiative born out of the need to normalise Muslim women exploring and being visible in the great outdoors!

They are a hiking and adventure group that provides like-minded women with the space, knowledge, and skills to traverse green and blue spaces with confidence.

Move For Mental Health is an initiative empowering people to move, get outside and explore to help boost mental wellbeing and reduce the symptoms of mental illness.

Over the years Red has supported founder, Kylianne Farrell, to help grow the Move For Mental Health message in Australia.

Black Tri Tribe is a community-led triathlon club focused on introducing more Black individuals to the sport. By starting with accessible disciplines like swimming, cycling, and walking, the club aims to break down barriers and make triathlon more inclusive at entry level.

In 2024, the Red Foundation contributed £1,000 to support Black Tri Tribe’s events programme. Founder Kelly Smith shared how this funding will make a difference:

“The support from the Red Foundation empowers us to break barriers and encourage more of our tribe to 'Try a Ting’ and continue our stride towards making triathlons an inclusive sport in the UK. This contribution significantly eases our operational challenges, allowing us to direct our energies towards programmatic advancements and the enhancement of our events program. It is not only a financial boost but also an immense encouragement to our team.”  

DCRS (Devon and Cornwall Refugee Support) is a charity that has supported Asylum seekers in the Devon and Cornwall region for over 20 years. They take a holistic view of the human and work to provide advocacy and casework through people's asylum process whilst trying to elevate social isolation through their well-being program. The program highlights the benefit of immersing ourselves in green and blue spaces available within the region. The team themselves are sharing the privilege of within nature and the experience the natural world together can transcend the barriers of language and culture.

The Red Foundation has supported the program with up to £450 worth of kit and performance clothing. 

Wanderlust Women began as a hiking and adventure group for Muslim women and has grown into a powerful community championing confidence, visibility, and inclusivity in the outdoors. Their mission is to normalise Muslim women exploring nature and to empower more women to feel confident in outdoor spaces.

In 2024, founder Amira set out to grow diversity in outdoor leadership by creating more role models and instructors from underrepresented communities. With £1,500 in support from the Red Foundation, Wanderlust Women will invite 10–15 women to a September event that forms part of a selection process for future mentors.

Following this, the Foundation hopes to fund open-water swim coaching qualifications for up to three participants.

Red Light Blue Light is a new initiative led by cold water experts Gilly McArthur and Vikki McCreadie, designed to support men working in the Blue Light services in Cumbria. Through guided cold-water experiences, the programme aims to help participants connect with nature, manage stress, and better understand their mental health.

Working closely with existing groups and partners, the duo hope to roll out the initiative more widely in the future. Sessions will be led by Gilly and Vikki – both qualified cold water swim coaches – and are part funded by the Red Foundation.

Every Body Outdoors is working to drive plus size inclusivity in the outdoors by improving representation and creating safe, supportive spaces to build confidence and skills.

In 2024, they launched their first outdoor swimming sessions, led by qualified instructors from within the EBO community. For many plus size people, barriers like self-consciousness, judgement, and low confidence often limit access to opportunities like these. By making the sessions exclusively for plus size swimmers, EBO aims to create a more welcoming experience.

The Red Foundation supported the initiative with £1,000 toward bursary places and kit loans.

Into the Blue is an innovative initiative that combines the therapeutic power of cold-water swimming with holistic cancer care. Founded by Ellie Ricketts in 2023, it was inspired by her own journey – finding healing in the sea and supporting others through cancer. Recognising the emotional and physical toll of diagnosis and recovery, Ellie created a safe, supportive space for people to reconnect with their bodies, breath, and nature.

Through group swims and peer support, Into the Blue offers a powerful, restorative experience rooted in connection and community. This year, we proudly supported the initiative by donating robes to help raise vital funds – and spent a day with the group to shine a light on the incredible work they’re doing.

SUP Bristol launched in 2014 with a mission to bring paddleboarding – and adventure – to the heart of the city. Founders Kate and Tim have spent the last decade improving access to paddle sports, championing water safety, and protecting the rivers they paddle on.

In 2024, to mark their 10th anniversary, they’re aiming to get at least 10 community groups on the water – focusing on those who might not otherwise have the opportunity or financial means to do so. Their new initiative, Paddle It Forward, will make this possible through dedicated funding. The Red Foundation is proud to support the sessions with a £1,000 contribution.