Starling Bank has partnered with National Trust for a three-year initiative called “Summer of Play” to provide greater access to nature, benefiting an estimated 1 million people worldwide.
The worldwide “Summer of Play” initiative sponsored by National Trust will only be supported by Starling Bank. An estimated 1 million people will benefit from the three-year partnership’s greater access to nature.
Aiming to increase young people’s access to and interaction with nature, around 157 National Trust properties will host almost 6,000 school students annually in nature programs. Starling Bank’s refer-a-friend initiative gives new audiences free day passes to National Trust destinations.
Along with children and teenagers, adults will also gain from the relationship. It is obvious that enhancing this access for people who encounter hurdles is crucial after 95% of adults said that having access to nature is beneficial for their mental health.
Starling Bank will sponsor wildlife conservation and wilderness preservation projects. To restore up to 37.5 hectares of peat over the course of three years, projects involve taking action in the UK.
Despite the fact that 80% of the UK’s peatlands are currently in a deteriorated state, these incredibly significant ecosystems are crucial for managing floods and providing a rich and diversified habitat for rare and threatened wildlife. They also serve as one of our most significant terrestrial carbon stores.
A prosperous planet with a sustainable future
We’re excited to be beginning this partnership with Starling Bank, said Victoria Floyd, head of business partnerships at the National Trust. For nonprofits like ours, corporate partnerships are a very vital source of funding because they allow us to do more together than we ever could on our own. Together, we can rebuild important peatlands, support kids and teenagers in appreciating and learning to protect the natural world, and give Starling consumers access to explore the areas we are responsible for.
Starling, Britain’s first digital bank, shares the National Trust’s dedication to a sustainable future on a flourishing planet. As we work with Starling to preserve and improve access to environment, beauty, and history for all, the next three years will be thrilling.
Starling Bank’s brand and marketing director, Rachel Kerrone, for instance said the bank uses sustainable packaging, recycled debit cards, and eco-friendly premises.
“We’re on a journey to become carbon neutral, and our collaboration with the National Trust allows us to fund more sustainable initiatives in the UK, like recovering peat, one of the most significant terrestrial carbon storage.
Their organization is committed to assisting children who face challenges in accessing outdoor activities due to factors such as financial constraints, disabilities, or residing in densely populated urban areas. Finally, through our refer-a-friend program, we are allowing our clients access to several historic sites and green spaces maintained by the National Trust.
