World Women’s Wellness Day takes place every year on the last Friday of April, which is April 24 this year. This is an avenue to acknowledge the importance of women embracing health and happiness even as they carry out their daily activities. A woman’s strength is phenomenal, and this strength has birthed innovation, creativity and development across the world. At the Baytree Centre, we not only recognise this strength that transforms society, but also create spaces where physical and mental health is prioritised for women and girls.
The bedrock of human survival is wellbeing and without proper attention to health and wellness, it becomes difficult to contribute effectively to the society. Hence by providing the resources and tools to advance women’s health and wellbeing, women and girls are being equipped to live successful and fulfilling lives.
At the Baytree Centre, we deliver a year-round programme offering all women access to free, inclusive mental and physical wellbeing sessions. Last year, we also launched our Baytree Breakfast series, a monthly group providing a safe and welcoming space for women to explore health and wellbeing topics. Themes have included sleep hygiene, nutrition and breast cancer awareness, with sessions designed to inform, empower and encourage open conversation.
We have continued to make excellent use of our spacious, light-filled gym, hosting weekly Yoga and Dance for Fun sessions throughout term time. Our much-loved Wellbeing Wednesdays have continuedfortnightly, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers who generously shared their time and expertise. Activities have ranged from tapping and mindfulness to creative card-making and beyond, offering women a valuable opportunity to relax, recharge and step away from the pressures of daily life.
Even more exciting, we offered wellbeing support to 439 in 2025; delivering 238 hours of group wellbeing activities. 90% of women and girls who have received this support from Baytree, reported improved mental or physical wellbeing. We are fully committed to promoting the wellbeing of women and girls and we hope you join us as we continue to do this;
- Volunteer your time and skills to support our wellbeing programmes and activities
- Partner with us to create meaningful, lasting impact.
- Donate to invest in the physical and mental health of women and girls in our community.
Happy World Women’s Wellness Day!
Written by: Heritage Sanmi-Lawal
