Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) is proud to introduce the Living System Fund, a not-for-profit initiative created by our parent company, Levy, to support ecological projects that give back to nature, engage communities and create positive social impact.
LVP’s parent company, Levy, is a leading global hospitality partner and proud founding partner of the Living System Fund, developed with not-for-profit RegenFutureCo CIC, a pioneering consultancy dedicated to advancing circular and regenerative practices.
During 2026, Levy will contribute £500,000 to the fund to support six projects, alongside the double award-winning Biohub in North Yorkshire, which inspired the fund’s creation.
The projects were selected for their commitment to nature restoration and social impact, the diversity of landscapes they represent, and their relevance to the supply chain supporting Levy’s family of hospitality businesses, including Lime Venue Portfolio.
Levy, RegenFutureCo and the 2026 projects will track and report progress, while Lime Venue Portfolio will help share the stories and learning that can inspire, educate and engage our customers, venue partners and wider community.
Giving Back to Nature. Engaging Communities. Bringing Social Impact
Spanning coastal, moorland, highland and urban environments, the projects for 2026 (below in alphabetical order) are:
1. Allotment Soup, Isle of Walney, Barrow In Furness: Establishment of a new community orchard at ‘Allotment Soup’: 1.6 acres of former scrubland in one of Britain’s most economically and culturally challenged areas and which has been transformed by volunteers, artists and ecologists into a community growing and nature restoration space.
2. GrubsUp! North York Moors, National Parks Partnership: Creation of connected habitats for pollinators and other invertebrates across the North York Moors, expanding the current, highly successful network.
3. London Regenerative Farm Hub, Greenwich, London: Supporting the next phase of ecological regeneration at one of Europe’s largest city farms, in Greenwich. The project will help transform this unique 89-acre site into a leading showcase for agro-ecological farming in London.
4. Project Seagrass, Laugharne, Wales: Development of a nursery for seagrass, one of nature’s ‘superheroes’. Seagrass plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration and storage, and Project Seagrass, led by three internationally recognised marine scientists, shares a vision of a world where seagrass meadows thrive, are abundant, and are well managed for people and planet.
5. Restoring Highland Rivers, Kyle of Sutherland, Scottish Highlands: Ecological work supporting the health of two rivers in the Scottish Highlands. Riverwoods: Catchment Restoration is a partnership project aiming to restore river ecosystems across two catchments: the Cromarty Firth and the Kyle of Sutherland, spanning 3,600km2. Funding will contribute to the planting and protection of over 70,000 native trees and an environmental education programme for secondary school children at Alladale Wilderness Reserve, helping drive community engagement, understanding and action.
6. River Friendly Farming, Fordhall Farm Community Land Initiative, Shropshire: Bespoke hydrology and ecosystems projects at this community-owned farm to support ‘river-friendly farming’. The works, including restoration of the farm’s oldest spring-fed pond, transplanting native marsh plants and planting apple trees along water courses, will attract native species and provide places for wildlife and people to enjoy the benefits of a healthy water ecosystem and the wildlife it hosts.
Inspired by the Award-Winning Biohub
The Living System Fund’s projects join the Biohub ‘Living Lab’ in North Yorkshire, a ‘testbed’ project for agricultural regeneration which inspired the fund’s development.
The Biohub was founded by leading ecosystems expert, Dr Vincent Walsh, and the ongoing transformation of a traditional upland’s sheep farm into a complex, thriving ecosystem saw it win two ecological awards in 2025.
Levy will continue to co-sponsor the Biohub, as it has done since 2022, alongside Yorkshire Water and Quorn Pro.
More than 500 colleagues and partners from across Levy’s businesses attended practical on-farm workshops in 2024 and 2025. These sessions explored the power of regenerative landscape design, its role in the hospitality supply chain and how that learning can help businesses such as Lime Venue Portfolio deliver experiences that support both people and planet.
“At Lime Venue Portfolio, we believe venues and events can be a positive force for change. Through our parent company, Levy, we have already seen the difference that long-term partnership and practical action can make at the award-winning Biohub. The Living System Fund is an important next step, supporting a diverse group of nature-based projects that will deliver real benefits for landscapes and communities.
For us, this is about turning ambition into action. By working together, investing with purpose and sharing what we learn, we can help create lasting value for people, places and the planet.”
Jo Austin, Sales Director for Lime Venue Portfolio and C&E Sustainability Lead for Levy
