Bees' Needs
Bees’ Needs Week (18(10 to 2416 July) is coordinated by Defra, working alongside other organisations, to raise awareness of bees and other pollinators.
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Pollinators are a priority for the UK government. We know that bees, and other pollinating insects, are an essential part of our environment and play a crucial role in food production.
Find out how you can:
- get involved in Bees’ Needs Week
- apply to be a Bees’ Needs champion
Last updated 23 February 2023 + show all updates
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Bees' Needs Week 2023 is due to be held 10 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
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First published.
Update history
2025-04-15 13:40
The deadline for applying for a Bees’ Needs champion award has been updated to 27 May 2025.
2025-03-05 16:08
Updated to remove references and links to the National Pollinator Strategy, which concluded in 2024.
2025-02-05 11:48
Updated for Bees’ Needs Week 2025, including adding a new application form for the 2025 Bees’ Needs’ champion awards.
2024-07-10 08:12
We have published the 2024 Bees Needs Champions.
2024-02-06 09:45
Bees’ Needs Week 2024 will take place from 8 to 14 July 2024.
2024-01-10 11:05
Added section on how to apply to Bee’s Needs champion award to Bees Needs’ week page.
2024-01-08 10:54
Added an attachment on how to nominate yourself or someone else for a Bees’ Needs champion award. Added the Bees’ Needs champion award application form.
2023-07-20 09:15
We have published the 2023 Bees Needs Champions.
2023-07-10 16:19
Updated the content under the ‘Bees’ Needs Week 2023’ heading.
2023-07-07 15:17
Added information about the interactive bee event under the ‘Bees’ Needs Week 2023’ heading.
2023-02-23 11:32
Bees’ Needs Week 2023 is due to be held 10 July 2023 to 16 July 2023.
2022-07-14 16:11
First published.