The Garden Bridge Trust, the charity behind the Garden Bridge project in central London, today announced that Sky, Europe’s leading entertainment company, has become a major founding donor.

Sky has made one of the biggest individual donations to fund the creation of one of the central large gardens on the Bridge, which will be named by Sky. 

Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky, commented: “We are delighted to support the Garden Bridge. The project will enrich London, helping us to give back to the city where Sky was founded over twenty five years ago and remains headquartered today. The Garden Bridge will create a beautiful and tranquil space for us all to enjoy, and will become an iconic landmark in the heart of our capital city.”

Lord Mervyn Davies, Chairman of the Garden Bridge Trust, commented: “We are delighted to have the support Sky, which plays such a major role in UK culture. The Garden Bridge Trust has huge support as this announcement demonstrates.  It is thanks to the support of so many donors that this world class project and imaginative green space is coming to life.”

London’s Garden Bridge will be a stunning new public garden and pedestrian crossing, spanning the River Thames, linking the South Bank to Temple station, Covent Garden, the city and beyond. Designed by Heatherwick Studio, the Bridge will provide a vital new route between north and south London and feature plants, trees, woodland and meandering walkways to be used and enjoyed by all.  

For more information:

Sky

Euan Fordyce

020 7032 3276

Euan.fordyce@sky.uk

Garden Bridge Trust

Fran Edwards

020 7257 9428

fran.edwards@gardenbridge.london

About Sky

Sky is Europe's leading entertainment company, serving 21 million customers across five countries: UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. We offer the best and broadest range of content, deliver market-leading customer service and use innovative new technology to give customers a better TV experience, whenever and wherever they choose.

Sky has annual revenues of over £11 billion and is Europe's leading investor in television content with a combined programming budget of £4.9 billion. The group employs 30,000 people and is listed on the London Stock Exchange (SKY).

Sky is committed to making a contribution to the communities in which our people live and work, taking positive action on the environment and supporting young people to unlock their potential through Sky Academy.

For more information visit Sky.com/corporate 

About the Garden Bridge Trust

The Garden Bridge Trust is a UK registered charity that has been established to fundraise for and deliver the Garden Bridge and will be responsible for its ongoing maintenance. The Trust is also responsible for the maintenance and operations of the Bridge in the future, and raising money from individuals, and the private and voluntary sectors to fund this. 

For information visit the Garden Bridge website at www.gardenbridge.london