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Why your support matters

We all deserve an equal opportunity to access the resources and support that enable us to live happier, healthier lives. That’s why we launched the Community of Practice, our free online mindfulness platform designed to help you maintain your meditation practice.

Running our Community of Practice costs our charity £30,000 each year. Together with Breathworks funding, your generous donations have helped our platform to stay free since 2020. However, in these financially challenging times, it’s clear that we can no longer afford to run this platform without a reliable and stable income.

Like other small charities who are feeling the pinch, we’ve had to adapt to keep afloat. We’ve carefully considered a variety of funding models for our Community of Practice, including charging a membership fee or cutting back on what we offer. In our hearts, neither felt right; the world needs mindfulness more than ever, and we don’t want to exclude those who need the support most, nor do we wish to take away the events and resources that keep our community so vibrant. 

Our members’ generosity has never failed to strike us. That’s why we decided on launching this Community Patrons programme, where members can choose to become part of the force driving the platform's long-term success by contributing a small, regular donation, starting from as little as £2.50 a month. 

Your role as a patron

Becoming a Community Patron is more than just a financial contribution; it’s the opportunity to join the dedicated group of people enabling over 6,000 members worldwide to access mindfulness on demand. 

Many members live with extremely challenging physical or mental health, and describe our Community of Practice as a “lifeline”. Patrons volunteer to support the running costs of this platform, not only to ensure the resource they value thrives, but because they want to extend these benefits to those less fortunate. Patrons will have experienced the transformative impact of mindfulness, and share Breathworks’ vision of ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to access these life skills.

What does the Community of Practice mean to members? Here's what your support is enabling...

Patron benefits In recognition of your support, you will receive: 3 exclusive meditations, guided by Vidyamala Burch OBE (Breathworks’ Founder) upon signing up A quarterly insight from Vidyamala with accompanying meditations, emailed directly to your inbox A shoutout in our monthly free event guide email

 

How to become a community patron

We understand that we’re not the only ones conscious of finances. That’s why we offer a sliding donation scale and invite Patrons to choose an amount that feels affordable for them. It’s not about who can donate the most - it’s about working together to meet a shared goal.  

Gift Aid

When you donate you'll be asked to tick a box to confirm whether you're a UK taxpayer who wants us to claim Gift Aid on your donation. Gift Aid allows us to reclaim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate at no additional cost to you. To qualify for Gift Aid, you must be a UK taxpayer and have paid or will pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax in the current tax year (6 April to 5 April) that is at least equal to the amount of tax that all charities you donate to will reclaim on your gifts for that tax year. If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code. By ticking 'Yes' to Gift Aid, you're confirming that you meet these requirements and you're giving us permission to reclaim Gift Aid on this donation and any future donations you make to us. You can cancel this declaration at any time by contacting us.

To help us keep the community sustainable and supported, please consider becoming a Community Patron where you can give monthly to keep the hub running.

Donate £20 per Month If you value what Breathworks and the Community of Practice offer, this contribution would make a significant difference to our work. This level of support helps us sustain and grow the community that benefits so many.

Donate £10 per Month We will meet our annual target if 125 Patrons choose this amount. If you regularly enjoy the Community of Practice, you can think of this as a personal investment comparable to streaming services like Netflix & Spotify.

Donate £5 per Month For Patrons on a tighter budget who still want to make a big impact. Less than a cinema ticket, yoga class, or pint of beer.

To make a one-off donation or set up an annual subscription, get in touch at [email protected]

Enjoy the support of a community of fellow practitioners, and nourishment for your mindfulness and compassion practice

Why a monthly donation?

We ask for monthly donations because they provide the reliable, stable income our small charity needs to plan ahead and keep the Community of Practice running. This steady support helps us cover essential costs like staffing, platform hosting, and creating new content—so that mindfulness remains freely available to all who need it. If monthly giving doesn’t work for you, you can also set up an annual Direct Debit by contacting [email protected]. 

With immense gratitude for what you are making possible,

The Breathworks Team