The public is being invited to vote for their favourite “blue light” workplace wellbeing fund.
Open to organisations involved in emergency and public safety work – from fire and rescue and police forces to the military – Blue Light Card Foundation’s ‘Workplace Wellbeing Fund’ looks to support the wellbeing of the blue light community at work.
“We know how important it is for blue light workers to feel supported, connected, and valued in the workplace,” the Blue Light Card Foundation said in a statement.
“That’s why we’re launching our very first Community Grant scheme offering £2,000 to 10 blue light teams to help boost wellbeing where it matters most: on shift, on station, or at base.
“Whether it’s refreshing a staff room, funding a series of yoga or mindfulness sessions, or simply stocking a snack drawer, if it makes a positive impact on your team’s wellbeing, we want to hear about it.”
Established in 2022, the Blue Light Card Foundation exists to “give back to those who dedicate their careers to keeping people safe”. It champions the physical, mental and emotional well-being of those working across health, emergency, social care and armed forces, recognising the vital role they play every day.
Emma Woods-Bolger, the foundation’s CEO, said the organisation was “overwhelmed” with the number of great initiatives being sent for consideration. The public can now vote for one of 20 finalists. She said:
“It’s been inspiring to see applications from across the UK and from such a broad range of Blue Light community services. The ideas put forward demonstrate just how valuable this fund is for workplace wellbeing. The voting deadline is 5pm Friday on 10th October.”
