Non-profit company Blue Human Project (BHP) are asking members of the public to complete an anonymous survey to help them to provide free experiences in the Cotswold Lakes.
BHP is a certified social enterprise that believes in the power of wild water experiences for wellbeing benefits. This includes activities on, in, and around water, such as outdoor swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, SUPYoga, sound-bathing, walking, and more.
Blue spaces (rivers, lakes and seas) have been linked to improved mental health, with some studies suggesting that proximity to water can reduce symptoms of depression and psychological distress. The sight and sounds of water can foster a sense of connection with the natural world, which can be beneficial for overall wellbeing.
BHP Director, Paul Flynn, says “the cost of activities at the Cotswold Lakes can stop people from taking part and enjoying the wellbeing benefits that these activities bring. The recent closure of the charity Mental Health Swims has also left a gap in provision at the lakes. We want to provide free sessions for people that need them most and ask members of the public who have wellbeing needs and/or financial difficulties to complete our anonymous survey to help us develop our projects.”
Groups are planned to launch in Spring 2026 and include those for women in peri-menopause/menopause, veterans experiencing PTSD, and adults with mental health issues.
Support has already been given to men’s health group Blue Bloods Wild Swim Club who now have access to tow floats, a water thermometer and changing robes thanks to BHP’s donors and sponsors.
One member of the Blue Bloods says “I can honestly say that the last time I ever felt this way about the camaraderie within a group was when serving in HM Forces, where you would expect it. The banter and laughs just lift my spirits every time we meet. I can be worried about my cancer, or anything for that matter, and those worries are halved by just meeting up with the guys. I love it.”
To complete the survey please visit https://bluehumanproject.org/
BHP also wants to hear from local charities and community groups that would like to access activities for the people they support. You can get in touch by emailing hello@bluehumanproject.org
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