OVO Foundation
A greener, brighter future for every child.
Help our charity, OVO Foundation, give young people the chance to thrive on a protected planet
Protecting the planet, together
Most children in the UK spend less time outdoors than ever before, and many are struggling with the weight of eco-anxiety. We’re here to change that.
We believe every child deserves a meaningful connection to nature, and an understanding of the climate that empowers them to lead.
How we’re making change happen
We’re on a mission to give children the education, opportunities, and support they need to stand up for our planet.
Connecting with nature
From city farms to community gardens, we help children spend time in local green spaces
Transforming education
Partners like Energy Sparks are empowering students to become energy-saving heroes
Building green skills
We open doors to the green careers of the future by supporting research and job placements
Amplifying voices
We give young climate activists a platform to influence policy and drive long-term change
Our customers are the key
OVO Foundation is powered by the generosity of our customers.
100% impact: because OVO covers all our running costs, every single penny you donate goes directly to supporting our work.
Stay connected: we’ll keep you close to the cause, with email updates and real-life stories from the children whose lives you’re changing.
Total flexibility: you can change or cancel your OVO Foundation donation at any time, or switch to one-off giving instead.
You can start a monthly donation in seconds. Head to Plan in your OVO account, or Rewards in the OVO app.
Real impact,real stories
Your donations help OVO Foundation reach thousands of children across the UK. Together we’re giving them the chance to learn, grow, and protect the planet. Here’s a snapshot of some of the projects we’re supporting this year.
OVO Foundation Nature Prize
Since 2022, we’ve awarded 75 schools with prize funding to install nature projects on their grounds – bringing over 35,000 students closer to nature.
Malcolm Arnold Academy: students are transforming a concrete area into a vibrant, climate-resilient green living wall. Making the air cleaner, and creating a calm space for all.
ACE Schools Prospect: their Green Skills Garden empowers students to learn conservation skills that link directly to qualifications. Allowing them to see themselves as climate heroes of the future.
Community Impact
Since 2023, OVO Foundation has committed over £960,000 to community-based projects, supporting 24 local charities and nearly 9,000 young people.
The Children’s Wood: this project helps pupils build confidence through hands-on, nature-based learning in the heart of their community.
Bristol Tree Craft: this organisation uses traditional crafts to help young people facing systemic obstacles thrive in group settings.
What thecommunity says
From a child
“I loved being outside, I feel free and safe and can run around.”
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
From a teacher
“Watching the children thrive in the outdoors has been brilliant. The confidence and curiosity they’ve gained will stay with them far beyond the classroom.”
Dunard Primary School
From a parent
“The opportunity you give teenagers to build their confidence is life-changing.”
Kentish Town City Farm