Here’s how you can help!
First Steps ED is an award winning mental health charity, at the forefront of improving the lives of people of all ages impacted by eating disorders and mental health. Your donation will help the team continue to support our service users, even during times of uncertainty.
We are supported by a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers, many with a lived experience, offering quality-assured, research-based services and support and raising awareness for early and better treatment.
Over the last year, our referrals have more than tripled! We are now supporting service users nationally, including many of those who have felt let down with more traditional support channels.
As a fundraiser, you can help us continue to provide support and education to anyone affected by poor mental health and eating disorders, without judgement or discrimination.
Over the year we will respond to over 1250 self and professional referrals for one-to-one direct support for their mental health, as well as offer support and training in both education and professional settings.
In supporting us, you will help us continue to fight for earlier and better treatment for mental health issues, something the team is passionate about. Don’t forget to read our Fundraising Guidelines before you get started.
Volunteering at First Steps ED can be a really rewarding experience and we are always looking to hear from people within our community who are looking to make a positive contribution. There are a number of ways to volunteer here at First Steps ED from support roles and befriending, to design and communications.
If you can’t find a volunteer role for you, stay connected with us on our social media pages where you will find the latest opportunities as soon as we have them.
Participating in research is a chance to have your voice heard which might help influence how support is offered to others in the future.
Research requiring you to focus on personal experience can be emotionally provoking. If you have any concerns about participating in a research study make sure you read all the information provided and contact the researcher if you need to ask further questions. It may be important to discuss what support you can access if you find any of the experience triggering.
