World Bee Day 2022: Everything you need to help save the species

This is the only charity in the UK dedicated to the protection of bees. The team works across the UK supporting bumblebee-friendly habitats, raising awareness and gathering scientific evidence about bumblebee populations to safeguard their future.

It donates a proportion of every sale to the charity, so by buying one of the many products on the site, you are helping to protect the future of the bees. Replace single-use plastic bags with this 100 per cent organic tote – it's durable enough to carry your everyday essentials and a great print. We also loved the artwork sold on the site – particularly the Queen bee (£20, Bumblebeeconservationteemill.com) and the bumblebees (£20, Bumblebeeconservationteemill.com) prints.

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Released in partnership with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to protect Britain's pollinators, this gin contains 28 botanicals, including lavender, rose and a dollop of honey from its own beehives. Each bottle comes with a packet of wildflower seeds so you can plant your own bee-friendly garden. And Warner's has recently joined 1% for the Planet, a not-for-profit charity bringing brands and businesses together to create change. As such, this distiller is giving environmental projects a helping hand along with the bees – we love to hear it.

Preserving wild habitats and restoring ecological agriculture is key to saving bees. If you have a garden or small outdoor space, plant the flowers that are essential for pollinators. A study by scientists at the University of Sussex found that lavender grosso plants are a favourite among bumblebees. With one of the strongest fragrances, and deep violet in colour – this isn’t just great for the bees, it's also a nice treat for you.

Sarah Wyndham Lewis offers a practical guide – including advice on which plants you should grow along with when and where to plant them – to help honeybees flourish in your outdoor space. And if you don't have a garden, don't disregard it as you can do your bit, even with a windowsill.

Another great way to support bees is by enticing them into your garden, and a bee house is the perfect way to do this. It works by providing bees with a space to seek refuge. Fix the bee box in a south-facing spot, but not in direct sunlight, and make sure the entrance points downwards so rain doesn’t get in.

Inspired by a spontaneous encounter with a tired bee – Beevive began designing a bee revival keyring to make sure people are well equipped with the essential solution (a mix of sugar and water) to help tired bees survive.

If you see an exhausted bee – often one that’s away from nature or flowers – Beevive advises you move it onto a nearby plant or ensure it’s out of harm’s way and feed it a couple of drops of the sugary water solution next to it, so it can slurp it up. The syrupy mix is intended to mimic the quality of the food available to bees, providing a one-off energy boost that will help them to continue pollenating.

Refilling the solution couldn’t be easier, simply fill the bottle halfway with white granulated sugar and top the rest up with water. Replace the cork and shake for 30 seconds.

A simple gold necklace is the perfect addition to your everyday jewellery collection – and this delicate bee number is a lovely way to show your support. The brand donates 10 per cent of sales to the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, so you can’t go wrong.

Buying honey from independent brands helps local beekeepers cover costs of protecting bees. While it is a little more expensive than your average shop bought alternative, this Scottish Heather honey is rich in flavour and award-winning for a reason. Add a little luxury to your morning breakfast, we promise you won’t regret it.

The Scottish Bee Company has also started a sister charity, RePollinate, which aims to protect and improve the environment by promoting Scotland's threatened pollinator population through education programmes and scientific research. For every jar of honey purchased, 10p is donated to the charity.

This is the perfect gift set to buy for yourself or someone else – it includes hand and body soap and a moisturiser, along with a tin of wildflower seed balls. The carefully selected seed mix is designed to attract solitary bees, honeybees and bumblebees.

Bee Good is an independent British skincare company based in rural Hampshire that actively supports British bees – not just with charitable donations, but also by educating young beekeepers, supporting apprentice bee farmers and planting wildflower meadows across the UK. This makes this gift set purchase even more worthwhile.