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Last month, we were proud to partner with Big Give on Earth Raise 2026, the UK’s first major creator-led environmental fundraising campaign. The idea was simple: lend your voice to nature - our creator partners did exactly that! Across the campaign, wildlife photographers, urban gardeners, sustainability storytellers, food campaigners and ocean lovers used their platforms to help people reconnect with nature and support the charities working to protect it. From hand-feeding cheetahs and swimming alongside catsharks in UK waters to shining a light on food banks, coastal protection, community growing and habitat restoration, each creator brought Earth Raise to life in a way that felt personal, joyful and completely their own. We were lucky to work with a brilliant group of creators including @lifebeforeplastic_ , @tristan.phipps , @jake_brass , @monalogue , @amythefreelife , @besmacc , @justsammorris , @robbie_lockie , @cloudgardeneruk , @brooke_wildlife , @jjrheams.photography , @wildlifeemily and @oceanic.kayleigh Together, they helped spotlight charities working across wildlife conservation, coastal protection, food systems, habitat restoration and environmental protection, including @mcs_uk , @thebigcatsanctuaryuk , @chesterzoo , @peakdistrictfoundation , @soilassociation , @surfersagainstsewage , @faresharesussexsurrey , @thebirdofpreyproject @foodcyclehq , @nffnuk , @dudley.zoo , @mareco_org , @dorsetwildlife and @71bluefoundation . Together, they helped raise over £600,000 for environmental causes. A huge thank you to Big Give, every creator and charity involved and everyone who donated, shared and followed along. Do you have a similar campaign you’d like to work with us on? We’d love to hear from you! just email us at [email protected]. #SkatingPanda #EarthRaise #RealImpact

This weekend, people took to the streets of London to support the incredible people running the @londonmarathon Some of the team at Skating Panda were happy to be part of that crowd. From the sidelines, we watched thousands of runners united by purpose and perseverance complete one great achievement, pushing them into the 1% of the population that become marathon runners. The energy across the city was electric, with communities coming together to cheer, support and celebrate every step. A great reminder that impact isn’t just about taking part, but also about showing up. In a world where we’re surrounded by news of the horrors taking place across the globe, it is so refreshing and comforting, to see people come together and support their friends, families and complete strangers. The team at Skating Panda couldn’t have been prouder to be part of that support network. Congratulations to everyone who ran and made the day so special, what an inspiring moment for London. If you want to learn more about working with an impact centred organisation, please get in touch by sending us a message on here, or email [email protected]. We help clients make an impact on people and the planet. #skatingpanda #realimpact #londonmarathon2026

The Skating Panda team was pleased to attend the premiere of @lifelinemusical by @robin.hiley and @Beckyhopepalmer at @swkplay . The production brings attention to antimicrobial resistance, one of the most urgent global health challenges of our time. We were proud to represent our partner BEAM Alliance, who amplifies the voice of small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe innovating in the fight against AMR. Our very stylish STOP AMR glasses (pictured 🕶) offered a simple metaphor, sometimes we need a new lens to see the scale of the challenges ahead. AMR is often invisible, but its impact is already being felt across the environment as well as human and animal health systems, communities, and economies and echoing many of the comments from the night - once you put them on, AMR is all that you could see! It was meaningful to see people from all walks of life including the UK Special Envoy on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Sally Davies, MPs championing awareness like @nataliebennettgreen , @danny_the_vet and @drbeccycooper_mp , PhD students, NGO leaders like @jarottingen , CEO of @wellcometrust , doctors, researchers, and industry pioneers, take part in raising awareness and helping make AMR more visible. (watch this space for more!) AMR is not a future problem. It is happening now, and awareness is an important first step toward change. Lifeline the Musical is an important show that communicates AMR in an accessible way, increasing the visibility of the problem and reminding us that with greater awareness comes greater care, and with care comes action. Catch a showing of @lifelinemusical in @swkplay while it runs until May 2nd #AMR #BEAMAlliance #LifelineMusical #SkatingPanda #RealImpact

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been proud to support our wonderful client @biggiveorg in launching Earth Raise 2026, the UK’s first-ever creator-led environmental fundraising campaign. ⭐ From 22–29 April, creators across the country will use their platforms to give a voice to nature, partnering with charities doing vital work to protect the environment. Even better, every public donation will be matched by @biggiveorg , turning your engagement into double the impact for environmental causes. 🦔🌳🦉🌻 Over the coming week, audiences will get a behind-the-scenes look at the incredible work happening across the sector, from wildlife conservation to coastal protection and beyond. Creators will be teaming up with organisations such as @thebigcatsanctuaryuk , @surfersagainstsewage @thebirdofpreyproject , @chesterzoo and more (stay tuned!) to spotlight the people and work that makes a real difference. Follow along, support the campaign, and help make every donation go further. If you like the sound of this campaign and want to work with us to make a real impact on the world, drop us a line on here or email us at [email protected] #EarthRaise #WorldEarthDay #BigGive #CreatorsForGood #SkatingPanda #RealImpact

Skating Panda is excited to be at the Eden Project this week for Anthropy UK 2026. Skating Panda founder Andrea Hartley will be moderating two panel discussions - ‘Our Future Quality of Life - on the future of life in Britain and ‘A Power Ecosystem’ - how change can really happen across tech, politics, finance and civil society. 📆: 25 March 16:00 to 17:00 GMT 🌱: Our Future Quality of Life What kind of country do we want to build for the next generation? Featuring industry leaders across travel, sport, sustainability and charity sectors, this panel looks at what living well in Britain could mean in 30 years, from health and fairness to trust, opportunity and community. 📆: 26 March 9:30 GMT 🤝: A Power Ecosystem: How change should happen across Tech, Politics, Finance and Civil Society What does it actually take to create change at scale? This conversation brings together strategic leaders from tech, finance, politics and civil society to explore how influence, capital, policy and public pressure can work together to drive faster, fairer progress. Two big conversations. A brilliant lineup of leaders. Critical questions for the future. Andrea is always on a mission to achieve positive change bringing a wealth of business and non-profit experience to everything she does, with a sharp focus on purpose. If you’re attending, she’d love to see you there. Drop us a message on here or email us at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

Skating Panda has been on the move! We have officially settled into our new central London office in Farringdon, now based at 26 Britton Street. If you would like to book a meeting with us or just want to come say hello – we have great coffee, please get in touch through [email protected] or just send us a message on here. #SkatingPanda #RealImpact

Move over famous faces… British wildlife might soon be the stars of our banknotes🦊🦉 The @bankofengland is exploring a new design theme for future notes that could swap historical figures for native animals. Think foxes, otters, or puffins instead of poets and prime ministers. It’s a fun reminder that even something as familiar as the notes in our wallets can evolve to reflect changing stories about who we are and what we value. At Skating Panda, we’re all for creative ways to bring new narratives to life (and we wouldn’t say no to a panda cameo…). 🐼 If you could choose one British animal for a banknote, what would it be?

Imagine you’re 16 years old and being told you might soon have the right to vote, the first thing you would probably ask is, what does that mean and does my vote matter? Skating Panda with our partners Family & Education have been appointed to support the Electoral Commission’s "Improving Democratic Education" project through Secondary Schools, ahead of the upcoming changes to voter age The Government announced last year its intention to lower the voting age to 16, engaging young people in democracy and ensuring their voices are heard. The Representation of the People Bill 2026 that covers this reform is now making its way through Parliament. This means its now more important than ever to make sure young people understand their vote and the importance of using it. Skating Panda, with our partners Family & Education, have been appointed to work with the @electoralcommissionuk to help support the implementation of this landmark reform. We have developed a new education programme, across four interactive lesson plans and a competition to answer the fundamental question: ‘Is it important to vote and why?’ The pilot programme launched during Welcome to Your Vote Week, which commenced in schools across the country this week, is an opportunity for young voters to discuss the importance of voting and democracy. Learn what issues matter to them, how the government works and how their vote makes change happen. Because an informed first vote can be the start of a lifelong habit of participating in democracy. #SkatingPanda #RealImpact #WelcometoYourVoteWeek

This International Women's Day marks 115-years of since the first one in 1911. More than a century of women organising, advocating and pushing for change. And a reminder that while progress has been made, there is still work to do. This year’s theme, #GiveToGain, is about reciprocity. When people and organisations give support, opportunities grow. When women thrive, everyone benefits. At Skating Panda, that idea is built into how we operate. Founded by our CEO @andreahartley , we’re a women-led, mostly women-run team. From day one, we have built the kind of workplace we believe should be normal, not exceptional. One that recognises real life, including women’s health, caring and parenting responsibilities, and makes space for people to do their best work without leaving those realities at the door. That is the Skating Panda version of #GiveToGain. ◾Giving knowledge. ◾Giving opportunities. ◾Giving credit. ◾Giving visibility. ◾Giving support. Because giving is not subtraction. It multiplies what is possible. This International Women’s Day, we are focused on how we continue to support the women around us, in our team, our partners and the communities we work with. If you would like to work with us, drop us a message or email us at [email protected] #RealImpact #SkatingPanda #IWD2026

Thank you to @naturealpha.ai for hosting the @ipbes_ 12 Post-Plenary Business and Finance Summit. It was a packed room! The keynote discussion...“Is 2026 the Year for Nature?” confirmed again that it’s time to move beyond talking about nature as a principle and push for and put nature solutions into practice. Let’s - with the help of Nature Alpha’s pioneering approach – look at materiality through the lens of business opportunity, not avoid it due to its ‘newness’ and apparent complexity and cost. Nature work should not be considered a cost, rather an opportunity - it needs to be understood as a necessary stakeholder in organisational and investor decision-making. And to overcome the say-do gap, let’s all keep raising it in meetings, because if investors and other stakeholders don’t raise it, leaders risk thinking it doesn’t matter when it does. We only need to look at current disruption in global supplies that that depend on natural resources for energy, fertiliser, food production – to see this in real time. Some of Skating Panda’s most impactful work from the past year has centred around protecting nature for the future. If you are interested in embedding nature into what you do and de-risking your organisational longevity, drop us a message here or get in touch through [email protected] #SkatingPanda #RealImpact #IPBES

Looks like we have some serious competition. ⛸🐼 Olympic gold medallist @mikhail_shaidorov brought a literal Skating Panda to life on the ice during the Olympic Figure Skating Gala at Milano Cortina this weekend. Like Shaidorov, Skating Panda has a love for sport, the Olympics, the Paralympics and everything in between. Ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024, we supported @teamgb in shaping their social impact strategy, with a focus on strengthening player mental health and wellbeing and driving meaningful, long-term change beyond competition. Shaidorov’s routine to Kung-Fu Fighting made us smile this morning (no plans on sending a cease and desist - yet). If your organisation is looking for a strategic partner to define and deliver measurable social impact, contact us at [email protected]. Photography from @usatodaysports #SkatingPanda #RealImpact #MilanoCortina2026

We have some exciting news to share! Skating Panda has welcomed four talented pandas to our team. Swipe through the carousel to meet Will, Nancy, Emily and Anne each bringing experience, perspective and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. 🐼 It’s been a privilege to have them join our work and contribute to the impact we deliver. To learn more about that impact, read our Annual Impact Report for 2025 here: /bcorp-impact-report-2025/ 📖 If you would like to work with us, please get in touch by emailing us at [email protected] #SkatingPanda #RealImpact