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Close-up of a bumblebee climbing out of a flower.

Close-up of a bumblebee climbing out of a flower.

We are a science-led conservation charity fighting for the future of the UK’s bumblebees.

Become a member How to help bumblebees

A close-up of a Great Yellow bumblebee with large, round pollen baskets on its hind legs. The bumblebee is feeding on a bright purple flower.

With your support, we can help bumblebees thrive

Be part of our work to reverse the decline of bumblebee populations and restore our landscapes. Together, we can create more, better-connected, high-quality habitat for bumblebees across our cities, towns and countryside. From planting bee-friendly flowers, donating to our cause, getting involved in our research, or becoming a member, there are so many ways you can join the fight to protect our vital pollinators.

Infographic showing a checklist, pencil and bumblebee representing 1,293,850 bumblebees counted in BeeWalk up to April 2026.

1,293,850 bumblebees

Number of bumblebees counted since BeeWalk began (to April 2026)

Infographic showing a downward arrow over wildflowers representing 97% of species-rich grassland lost in the UK between 1934 and 1984.

97% of grasslands lost

Amount of species-rich grassland lost in the UK (1934 to 1984)

Infographic showing a UK map and rows of bumblebee icons representing 24 bumblebee species currently found in the UK.

24 bumblebee species

Number of bumblebee species currently found in the UK

We need to take urgent action to support our bumblebee populations, including restoring flower-rich habitats and reducing pesticide use, to improve the environment in which they, and we, live.

Dr Richard Comont, Science Manager

Close-up of a Brown-banded carder bumblebee in the centre of a sunflower.

Garden for bumblebees

Grow something for the bumblebees in your local area.

A Shrill carder bumblebee and Common carder bumblebee feeding on a thistle.

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A man standing in a meadow and using a net to catch a bumblebee for identification purposes.

Become a citizen scientist

Count bumblebees to support our scientific research.

A Red-tailed bumblebee queen feeding on a pink flower.

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