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Holland & Barrett and Wellbeing of Women announce 2025 cohort of 10 charities for the Women’s Health Community Fund
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.
Supporting Women’s Health at Work: The Employer Membership Programme
The Employer Membership Programme, launched by Wellbeing of Women, is designed to help organisations foster healthier, more inclusive workplaces by addressing women’s gynaecological, reproductive, and broader health needs.
Why It Matters
Across the UK, millions of women experience health issues such as painful periods, fertility challenges, pregnancy complications, menopause, or gynaecological cancers during their working lives. Yet, many feel uncomfortable discussing these matters with managers or HR, often suffering in silence. This not only impacts individual wellbeing but also affects productivity, talent retention, and organisational reputation.
Creating a culture where women feel supported is essential for achieving gender equality in the workplace. The Employer Membership Programme equips businesses with the tools to do just that.
What the Programme Offers
The scheme acts as a one-stop shop for employers, providing practical guidance and expert insight. Member organisations gain access to:
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Resources, policies, and case studies to support HR and managers.
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Webinars with leading experts sharing best practice.
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Regular newsletters and updates on workplace health.
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Employer branding to showcase their commitment to women’s health.
Discounted membership is available for non-profits and public sector organisations, ensuring inclusivity across sectors.
The Benefits
By joining the programme, employers can:
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Improve staff retention and engagement.
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Foster a supportive, healthier workplace culture.
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Enhance diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Demonstrate leadership in tackling women’s health inequality.
Membership fees also directly fund Wellbeing of Women’s wider work, including research, campaigning, and policy change to improve women’s health for generations to come.
A Step Towards Equality
The Employer Membership Programme provides organisations with both practical tools and a platform to show genuine commitment to women’s wellbeing. In doing so, it helps create workplaces where women are supported through every stage of life, ensuring they can thrive both personally and professionally.
Period Symptom Checker
Our symptom checker has been developed in partnership with GPs, gynaecologists, pharmacists and women to help tackle normalisation of period-related symptoms and empower you to seek the correct advice.
Too many women are being held back by their periods unnecessarily. In less than five minutes, you can find out if your period symptoms are something you should contact your healthcare professional about. You can receive a letter personalised with your symptoms to give to your GP - to help start the conversation.
If you already have a diagnosis of endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids or another gynaecological condition and you've developed any new symptoms, or your symptoms have become worse, please speak to your doctor.
This symptom checker is for people aged 16 or over. It is not designed to be filled in on behalf of someone else. If you're worried about someone else with symptoms, please share this symptom checker with them.
The results from this symptom checker should not replace advice from your healthcare professional.