At The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), we understand how meaningful time in nature can transform communities, boost wellbeing, and restore biodiversity. Corporate support from organisations like Bloomberg enables us to deliver impactful programmes that benefit local wildlife, volunteers, and communities alike.
At The Paddock, an 8-acre urban greenspace in Tottenham Hale, London, Bloomberg’s support is helping local people and nature thrive – whilst also allowing Bloomberg employees to see that impact first-hand.
A greener future in the heart of London
The Paddock is a vibrant mosaic of habitats – woodland, wildflower meadows, ponds – supporting everything from hedgehogs and butterflies to peregrine falcons and rare bumblebees. Bloomberg’s partnership with TCV has enabled a wide-reaching programme of activities designed to connect local people with nature and improve biodiversity in this vital urban corridor.
In the first year, our partnership has delivered:
- 12 volunteer sessions for Bloomberg employees
Tasks have included managing 70m of wildflower swales, sowing five wildflower species, and planting and mulching 130 tree saplings for a wildlife-friendly hedgerow.
Over 12 months, we have had around 100 members of the Bloomberg NEF team visit The Paddock, which has facilitated team building and connecting with the community. It’s great to see the changes to the site and help with biodiversity in the area, including by planting a range of trees we hope to come back and see grow!
Ryan Fisher, Bloomberg NEF
- 47 mindfulness sessions for volunteers from the local community
Held during volunteer tea breaks, these sessions helped volunteers slow down and connect with the sights and sounds of nature.
I mentioned our session on wellbeing and mental health to a group of male friends in the pub that evening after watching the football … what followed was an equally surprising discussion between us all around personal experiences of anxiety and depression … can’t say we have ever ventured into discussions like that before.
Peter, Volunteer, TCV Mindfulness Session
- 14 school activity sessions
Engaging 217 children through bug hunts, bird walks, and nature-spotting games.
All surveys were super engaging! Very organised. I enjoyed the bird survey the most, the children worked so hard trying to spot birds! Loved the whole workshop – thanks!!
Belmont Primary Teacher
- 11 weekend events for families
Including a winter tree workshop, insect BioBlitz (citizen science biological surveying), and folklore-themed nature walks.
Thanks so much for a great workshop. I loved being in such a special place, which gave me a real sense of wellbeing, and I learnt a lot. You pitched the information at just the right level for me, as a beginner, and you made it really interactive. Seeing a woodpecker and a peregrine falcon was a lovely, unexpected bonus!
Dan, TCV Winter Tree Survey Attendee
- 47 midweek practical conservation days
Volunteers cleared over 700m of path network, managed pollinator-friendly meadows, cared for woodland areas, and planted over 400 bulbs. Bringing better nature for all in the local community.
An intercity gem… can you believe this ‘forest’, as my 2-year-old calls it, is a short walk from Tottenham Hale station?
Chelle, The Paddock Visitor
The Paddock was once a neglected site and a hotspot for anti-social behaviour – a place people told us they were afraid to visit. Thanks to Bloomberg’s support for the ‘boots on the ground’ volunteer team, it’s now a space that retains its wild charm while welcoming people from all walks of life. Whether visiting alone, socially, or with children, the community now sees The Paddock as a place to relax, connect, and explore.
Working with Bloomberg has been a very rewarding experience for TCV staff at the Paddock. Throughout rain and sunshine, they have come along, got stuck into conservation tasks, and shown us how to make a big difference on the day. Through their funding of our activities, we have been able to reach a diverse section of the community through our school activities and volunteering events.
Anna Pole, TCV Team
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Corporate support like Bloomberg’s helps TCV deliver tangible benefits:
- Environmental impact via habitat restoration and biodiversity support
- Urban biodiversity in areas where nature is most needed
- Employee wellbeing through nature connection and mindfulness
To explore how your organisation can support nature and community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more about the impact of corporate volunteering with TCV, or email corporate-enquiries@tcv.org.uk to discuss a tailored solution to suit your organisation.
Connecting People with Purpose
These contributions at The Paddock are part of a much bigger picture – one where communities across the UK are coming together to restore biodiversity and connect with nature. See how TCV is making an impact nationwide: The Impact of our Work on People and Green Spaces
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