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Our Charity

Making mindfulness accessible

Making Mindfulness Accessible

Join us in bringing life-changing skills to those who need it most

Breathworks is a pioneering mindfulness organisation that has transformed over 100,000 lives since 2001. As a registered charity, we're dedicated to making mindfulness accessible to everyone, regardless of their circumstances. Mindfulness has transformed countless lives, and we're here to make its life-changing benefits accessible to those who need it most.



How We Make a Difference

Through our evidence-based programmes, expert teachers, and vibrant global community, we provide the tools and support needed to manage pain, illness, and stress - helping people live fuller lives.

Bursary with Breathworks

Bursaries

We believe financial barriers shouldn't prevent access to mindfulness. That’s why 1/3 of places on trainings and courses are offered as bursaries. We also offer sliding scale rates on all our events.

free mindfulness resources

Free Resources

We offer regular free guided practices for the public, free courses, and our Community of Practice online hub - a handy mindfulness resource for learning, practicing and staying connected with others.

seed funding for mindfulness community projects

Seed Funding

We fund community-led mindfulness projects to reach underserved groups, from supporting refugees and their caregivers in the UK to helping grieving parents find healing through mindfulness practices.

Learn more about our impact



Why Giving Back Matters


Breathworks has been built on the principle of giving back.

Our founder, Vidyamala, who experienced the life-changing power of mindfulness, established Breathworks while living on benefits from the help of a disability grant. This spirit of generosity continues to drive us.

Many of those who need our services the most - individuals experiencing financial hardship, health challenges, or social exclusion - are also those who can least afford it.

That’s why we’re committed to:

  • Offering bursaries and scholarships
  • Providing free mindfulness resources
  • Funding innovative community projects to bring mindfulness to the people and places that need it most

Watch Vidyamala's story



A Legacy of Compassion: The Aryamati Bursary Fund

Aryamati

Breathworks' bursary programme was established through the generous legacy of Aryamati Olga Kenyon, a passionate mindfulness advocate who found relief from her own chronic pain through Breathworks. Her gift allowed us to launch our bursary programme, ensuring that financial circumstances never prevent anyone from accessing the life-changing benefits of mindfulness.



Your Impact

Who Benefits?

Your support allows us to provide:

Breathworks Foundation Recipient Vibha Donne

Bursaries for individuals 

Helping people in financial hardship to join mindfulness courses that help them self-manage their health and wellness.

Support future mindfulness teachers

We provide bursaries for aspiring teachers to spread the benefits of mindfulness further.

Read inspiring stories of our bursary recipients here.

Reaching Communities in Need

Through partnerships with charities and community groups, we bring mindfulness to people facing barriers to access. This includes individuals living with health conditions that limit their mobility, those navigating systemic challenges, and individuals from historically marginalised backgrounds. Our mission is to ensure mindfulness reaches everyone who can benefit from it, especially those who need it most.



How You Can Help

To sustain our mission, we need your support. A regular donation of just £20 per month can bring life-changing skills to someone in need.

donate to Breathworks today

Together, we can make a difference

A regular donation of just £20 per month can bring life-changing skills to someone in need.

Your donation will:

  • Enable someone experiencing hardship to access mindfulness courses.
  • Empower aspiring teachers to share mindfulness with their communities.
  • Support our free resources and community projects.

If a smaller donation fits your budget, every contribution - no matter the size - helps us take one step closer to making mindfulness accessible for all.

Donate today

Published: 4th December, 2024

Updated: 17th January, 2025

Author: Emma Tian Williamson

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