OVO Gives Back

worked with youth groups on a project that looked at how local actions can help reach net zero targets.

fitted a kitchen in their building, so they could turn food that would otherwise go to waste into nutritious, healthy meals for people who need them.

crowdfunded immediate support for vulnerable young people to help them find secure, stable employment.

reduced inequality and improved people’s health through free cookery workshops and meal kits - helping families to create nutritious meals. 

helped young people connect in the Scottish borders, by starting ‘Radio Rowlands.’ The station also gives them great work experience.

supported isolated young homeless individuals in Bristol through developing their youth homelessness services to include early intervention-support.

distributed food and essential items to local vulnerable groups.

helped kids and young people aged 11-25, with weekly hubs run by young mentors of the same age.

ran litter picking events in and around the waterways of Bristol whilst also working to create an education programme to deliver to plastic-fighting kids.

continued to fight the public health crisis caused by air pollution by using the information gathered from setting up air pollution monitors to influence and inform local policy.

Some of our biggest nature fans here at OVO have helped school students create some brilliant, planet-friendly projects.

gave some of Bristol’s most vulnerable groups a chance to explore and learn about local wildlife.

helped make Bristol the UK’s leading ‘Refill’ city, by signing up 500+ new refill stations across the city and inspiring people to live a life with less plastic.

worked with 180 local children from less advantaged backgrounds, inspiring them to write, direct and animate their own film – a boost to their confidence and writing skills!

converted two shipping containers into homes for two young people currently sleeping rough on the streets of Bristol; helping them towards independence.

Feed Bristol (now called Grow Wilder) was a fantastic community food-growing project in Stapleton. Now it’s a gardening hub, still dishing out veg to those in need.

launched its OVO Digital Arts scheme to engage young people who missed out on formal education.

revamped its play area to make it even more engaging and exciting for local kids.

connected young people with older generations, proving you don't have to be the same age to share interests – and get along!

supported a one-to-one peer mentoring scheme for homeless people aged 16-25.

Depaul opened the doors to a new ‘Day Stop’ centre in London, a place where young homeless people could drop in, and get help.

trained people to undertake conservation work in their local area to improve Bristol’s woodland.

set up fun outdoor activities, to inspire and entertain 500 less advantaged children.