About us
Content Rising is brought to you by a dedicated band of storytellers and environmental communicators, all united and working hard to craft a future fair for all.
We have reached out across our global network, to bring together those who are working hard to articulate why we need active hope to protect and restore our planet.
We're inviting trailblazers, changemakers and activists to offer hope, encouragement and inspiration for all who join us at Content Rising in June 2025.
Planting hopeful seeds at the Millennium Seed Bank at Kew Wakehurst, we'll hear from some of the planet's most inspiring content creators at a storytelling festival of shared experience and new ideas. Let's see what we can grow together.
Wilsome LLP is a regenerative communications consultancy, offering research and content strategy to people and organisations who are making their own path. Based in Sussex and working with clients across the UK and Europe, partners Tamsin Bishton and Charlie Peverett bring over 45 years’ collective expertise in navigating the rapidly changing landscape of digital communications.
For the last 20 years, Greenhouse has led the way as a specialist green communications agency, collaborating with innovators to forge campaigns that deliver long-lasting impact. With bases in Bristol and London, Greenhouse commits to delivering exceptional communications strategies that support partners to thrive and grow. As a dedicated green marketing agency, Greenhouse plays a crucial role in supporting the environmental organisations leading change across the world.
Hiyield is a climate-conscious digital product studio, dedicated to launching ideas, creating websites, and crafting digital experiences that stand out. Each project is a blend of innovative design and robust technology, aiming to enhance organisations while simultaneously caring for the planet. This commitment is underscored by the provision of a Carbon & Emissions report for every project completed.
Wakehurst is Kew’s wild botanic garden in the Sussex High Weald. Its ancient and beautiful landscapes span 535 acres and are a place for escape, exploration, tranquillity, and wonder. Its diverse collection of plants from Britain and around the globe thrive within a tapestry of innovative gardens, temperate woodlands, meadows, and wetlands. Wakehurst is a centre for UK biodiversity and global conservation, seed research and ecosystem science. At its heart is Kew’s Millennium Seed Bank, the world’s largest store of seeds from wild plant species.
The National Trust bequeathed the Mansion and grounds of Wakehurst in 1963. It was then entrusted to us here at Kew in 1965, and we now work in partnership with the National Trust to care for our collections and heritage areas.
Content Rising is also being supported by the Naturesave Trust. The Trust provides grant funding for environmental projects - big and small - that build community and support better communication. The trust also funds sustainability advice for SMEs, together with a long-running programme to plant trees.
Content Rising is also being supported by the Naturesave Trust. The Trust provides grant funding for environmental projects - big and small - that build community and support better communication. The trust also funds sustainability advice for SMEs, together with a long-running programme to plant trees.
Your cuppa on arrival and ice-tea as the day warms up will be provided by our lovely friends at the Bird & Blend Tea Co.
Bird & Blend was set up and run by Krisi and Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university. They started off packing tea in their bedroom and attending markets. Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos and values has been Krisi and Mike’s passion. Now with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK.
Our friends at Real Junk Food Project are providing delicious, plant-based boxed lunches for anyone who wants one. (Just pre-order at the tickets page here.)
The Real Junk Food Project Brighton is part of the Real Junk Food Project network, created by Adam Smith. It is a national and international movement of cafes, projects and pop-ups with one core objective: To intercept food waste destined for land fill and use it to feed people who need it, on a ‘pay as you feel’ basis.
Founded by the University of Brighton in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University and University of Portsmouth, Clean Growth UK is a pioneering university-led business network that helps members get innovative ideas to market faster. Join us to access university expertise and resources and innovation funding to develop clean and green products, services, and business models. A one-stop-shop for clean innovation. Since 2014, we’ve helped businesses raise over £2 million in R&D funding, created over 300 green economy jobs, and helped develop over 70 new products and services.
The Association of Sustainability Practitioners (ASP) is here to promote learning that transforms behaviour from unsustainable to sustainable practices. We are an international community of sustainability practitioners with a wide diversity of skills and practices, learning and acting together to create truly sustainable futures. We provide each other with the space to safely explore the challenges of this journey through mutual support and helpful connection.
The Living Coast has been a designated Biosphere by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), since 2014. It stretches between Shoreham-by-Sea and Newhaven, from the Adur River to the Ouse River, from the South Downs to the sea.
UNESCO Biospheres are places of international best practice, promoting sustainable development in Conservation of biodiversity and cultural diversity, Economic development, Education & Research.
Metrobus connects communities, by providing access to work, education and healthcare. Social connections, made possible by bus, are vital in bringing people together and help combat isolation and loneliness. As well as connecting communities it's really important to also do what we can to provide help and support within the communities we are proud to serve.
One of the ways we are able to help and support is via the Community Support Fund. Twice a year we donate small pots of money and free bus travel to local charities and community groups.
Funding is available from £50 to £500 with similar amounts for bus travel.
We are a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex. We focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns, countryside and coast.
By working alongside local people we create opportunities for us all to connect with nature, and for nature to thrive in even the most unlikely places. Together we can make sure that future generations living in Sussex will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers.
Together we can make Sussex life richer.
Climate Acceptance Studios runs a Virtual Studio that can produce 4k-quality videos remotely, quickly and at scale for anyone anywhere in the world with a smartphone. They are offering a free recording session to produce 5 minutes of content with no obligation for selected organisations dedicated to tackling the climate and nature crisis. If you want to see if your organisation qualifies to receive some high-quality bespoke content for your channels and to help your communication goals - please email tom@climateacceptancestudios.com
With thanks to our SUPPORTING FRIENDS
Help us make this an event to remember
We are seeking a small number of sponsors for Content Rising so we can ensure that this inclusive and welcoming event will plant long-lived seeds of hope and action in everyone who attends.
In return for this support Content Rising can offer your organisation visibility to a group of highly motivated and engaged marketing and communications professionals. Your brand will stand alongside the best company of ethical and sustainable organisations, businesses and projects.
See more sponsorship information here or contact: info@wilsome.co.uk
