We are proud to announce Creating Nature’s Corridors as our new charity partner ahead of the 2025/26 Jump Season.

This exciting partnership unites racing, nature and community through initiatives that champion mental wellbeing and biodiversity. Creating Nature's Corridors is a Brampton-based charity on a mission to plant 10,000 trees and hedging plants across the UK and Ireland per year. In just five years, the charity has planted over 40,000 trees and hedging plants at 114 sites, involving 1,252 volunteers.

Throughout the coming season, Creating Nature’s Corridors will feature at selected racedays and across our channels, sharing their inspiring story and highlighting the importance of connecting people with nature.

The partnership will also see the launch of a flagship Mental Health Walks initiative around the racecourse, alongside volunteer days on which the Huntingdon Racecourse team will work hand-in-hand with the charity to enhance local green spaces and biodiversity.

Designed as an innovative corporate wellbeing activity, the new Mental Health Walks will give both individuals and businesses the chance to explore the racecourse, spend time outdoors and experience the restorative power of nature. A portion of the income generated from all Mental Health Walks will be donated to Creating Nature’s Corridors to support their other projects.

Earlier this year, Creating Nature’s Corridors completed its largest planting project to date at Huntingdon Racecourse,  which has seen them plant over 13,604 trees and shrubs. This landmark initiative has created 1.5 kilometres of new hedgerow and established a new wet woodland called Ollie’s Wood. More than 160 volunteers from the local community and local businesses came together to help bring the project to life.

Daniel Craggs, General Manager at Huntingdon Racecourse, said: “We are delighted to welcome Creating Nature’s Corridors as our Charity of the Year. This partnership allows us to champion a cause that reflects our shared commitment to wellbeing, biodiversity and bringing communities closer to nature.

“We’re especially excited to introduce the Mental Health Walks initiative, which will provide a new way for both individuals and businesses to enjoy the racecourse while supporting this vital charity.”

Vhari Russell, Founder of Creating Nature’s Corridors, added: “We are delighted to be continuing our relationship with the racecourse. It's a real privilege to have been chosen as the charity of the year. We are looking forward to raising money to plant more trees and hedging across the country and sharing the positive impacts nature can have”

Creating Nature’s Corridors is a UK-based charity created in memory of Vhari’s late brother, Rory, who tragically died of sudden adult death syndrome. She believes in the healing power of nature and leaving a lasting legacy for Rory.

Their work focuses on building greener, healthier communities through small, achievable rewilding projects. Their mission will be at the heart of this partnership throughout the racing season.

For further information or to arrange a Mental Health Walk, please email the team at Huntingdon.