WHO ARE LDN DARES?
Ldn Dares is a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with commissioners within mental health to support people with low confidence, low self-esteem and body image issues through the medium of performing arts. Our aim is to help individuals feel confident within their own skin and understand their self-worth. We do this to create community value - making a positive social impact is our central purpose.
OUR SOCIAL IMPACT
Community value is the positive impact that comes from inspiring individuals mentally and physically to live their lives to the full. A positive body image and a positive mind nurtures the most marginalised in our society to access and engage in health centres, education, social events and jobs – or even access the simple freedom of getting out and about, so central to our quality of life.
We measure and communicate our social impact. The results show body image, well-being, self-esteem and work readiness are all positively improved by participating in Ldn Dares’ workshops. Furthermore, we have seen a positive improvement for body esteem, appearance anxiety, self-esteem, self-acceptance, confidence, and overall wellbeing as a result.
MEASURED EXTERNALLY BY…
Heidi L Fisher MBE | Make an Impact CIC
Heidi Fisher MBE of Make an Impact CIC is a Social Enterprise and Social Impact Specialist. Heidi conducted a report to measure how our bespoke ‘Dare Sessions’ improve the lives and wellbeing of our participants, and how this impacts the wider community.
Watch the video below where Ursula Joy (Artistic Director & Body Confidence Coach) is joined by Heidi Fisher who discusses the report creation and validity of Ldn Dares Social Impact.
What People Say
Victoria Wayne | London Community Foundation
“Ldn Dares may be small, however their outcomes and day-to-day management shows just how much small companies can achieve. Ldn Dares 'Dare Sessions' program has an extremely positive effect on the Darers (participants) and their families in terms of improved physical and mental health, at a time where peoples relationships with food and their bodies are often at the forefront of everyone's mind"
Duncan Selbie | Chief Executive, Public Health England
Mr Selbie praised our “creative and unique approach to self-compassion, confidence and a positive body image”
Laura Williams | Counselling Psychologist, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust
“A safe and creative space was created where every comment and insight was valued and appreciated. I was struck by how the participants felt able and supported to open up and share. No pressure was put on anyone, the emphasis was on personal freedom and expression, this facilitated people to explore and take positive chances within the groups. As the sessions progressed, individual personalities, opinions and experiences shone through. A compassionate, warm, and thriving environment. Excellent, excellent, excellent”