This exciting new partnership will deliver environmental programmes from an education centre at Grosvenor Square, as part of Grosvenor’s investment into creating an extraordinary urban wildlife garden in the heart of the West End. From Summer 2026, the centre will offer learning opportunities for children and young people focused on biodiversity, climate change, the natural environment and the Square’s rich history.

The square will be a natural haven for wildlife and habitats, blending beauty and biodiversity to create a place for visitors and residents to reconnect with nature. A mix of plants and wildlife-friendly management will provide vital support to the city’s wild pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hoverflies. Featuring c.70,000 new plants, 44 new trees, new wetlands and c. 80,000 new bulbs, in total, the redesigns will increase planting across the square from 140 square metres to 8,000 square metres.  

The Westminster Foundation, which represents the charitable activity of the Duke of Westminster and Grosvenor businesses, provides long-term support to vulnerable children, young people and their families. As a place-based funder working primarily in Westminster and Chester, the Westminster Foundation is partnering with London Wildlife Trust by awarding a £500,000 grant to run programmes from the new education centre in the square.

The education centre and its programme intend to shape long-term attitudes to nature and the environment, and will connect children, young people and families with nature through hands-on learning experiences. The programme aims to remove barriers to participation in green spaces and support young people in developing green skills that can lead to careers in the environmental sector. 

The centre will host a regular schedule of visits from schools in Westminster, family learning sessions and youth-led activities, including those run by youth led initiative ‘Keeping it Wild Collective’. 

This forms part of the transformation of Grosvenor Square, the largest private investment into public green space in the West End in a generation. The Square is being radically reimagined to demonstrate how green spaces in cities can work harder for nature, and the wellbeing of those who rely on them. 

David Mooney, CEO, London Wildlife Trust said:

 "This partnership is an exciting opportunity to create a haven for wildlife and people right in the heart of the city. By redesigning this space with nature in mind, we can build a more climate-resilient environment that supports both wildlife and communities.

Making more space for nature is essential if we want London to be a city where wildlife and people can truly thrive. Spaces like this act as vital stepping stones, helping to connect parks and green spaces to support movement of wildlife through the city."

The Duke of Westminster, Chair of Grosvenor and the Westminster Foundation said: 

“This partnership is a wonderful example of what Grosvenor and the Westminster Foundation can achieve together, combining investment with charitable support to create something that will benefit children and young people in the heart of London for years to come. I can't wait to see young people discovering and connecting with nature right here in the West End."
 

Kate Brown, Director, Westminster Foundation said:

“We are so excited to be partnering with London Wildlife Trust to deliver programmes from the education building on Grosvenor Square. 

“These programmes will offer opportunities for children and young people to learn about the environment, biodiversity and climate change – directly linking with two of our key funding themes – Land & Nature and Education & Career Readiness.”