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1.6 million people in the UK are affected by an eating disorder
Succeed supports innovative research by developing and funding projects that promote wellbeing and tackle the root of eating disorders and negative body image.
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Up to 10% of women with anorexia nervosa may die due to related health problems. There is a lack of standards for best practice and global benchmarks for eating disorders care.
We work to develop and establish standards and tools to further the understanding and tackling of these illnesses with all involved.
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8 years is the average age a girl starts dieting
We look to investigate and tackle eating disorders at their roots and build preventive measures for people of all ages.
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Less than 2% of the UK's R&D spend goes towards improving understanding of how health systems work and how to make sure the established knowledge is used to benefit patients
We build platforms for dialogue between academics, sufferers, their friends and carers to promote dialogue and engagement to serve their respective needs.
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54% of people think their GP was not well informed about eating disorders
We support academics and practitioners in building, collecting and disseminating knowledge, research and evidence for the benefit of all.
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20% of anorexia sufferers will die prematurely from their illness
We investigate and tackle eating disorders at their roots, building evidence-based preventive programmes and effective treatments for people old and young, male and female.
Our Approach
The Succeed Foundation believes in an evidence-based approach to developing programmes and treatments for eating disorders. To ensure the best outcome, we ensure that we always adhere to six stages
Get Involved
Whether you are a researcher, clinician, an individual with an eating disorder, a carer or just generally interested, there are many ways you can get involved with us.
Our Work
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The Succeed Body Image Programme
An evidence-based body image improvement and eating disorder prevention programme
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International Fat Talk Free Week
An international, 5-day body activism campaign to highlight body image issues and impact of the ‘thin ideal’
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An educational theatre tour sponsored by The Succeed Foundation
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A collection of innovative self-help video interventions for individuals with eating disorders
News & Events
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16 March 2012
The Succeed Foundation sponsored and attended the Eating Disorder International Conference in London from 15th to 17th of March. Dr Phillippa Diedrichs presenting results on The Succeed Body Image Programme.
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Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2012
16 March 2012
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood among the general public and The Succeed Foundation wishes to change that. From 20th February to Sunday 26th February we carried out various activities designed to spread more accurate knowledge on eating disorders, including interviews with top experts in the field.