Healing from disordered eating – a culturally competent lens for recovery.

Our Young People Thrive team successfully delivered the Food & Me programme in partnership with ORRI – a specialist eating disorders treatment service – across 21 North London Boroughs.

This service was designed to support young adults (16+), their carers, and family members, with a particular focus on those from Black, Asian, other ethnic and minoritised communities through a culturally and racially sensitive lens.

This program was implemented in the following boroughs:

North East London

Barking & Dagenham | City of London | Hackney | Havering | Newham | Redbridge | Tower Hamlets | Waltham Forest

North Central London

Barnet | Camden | Enfield | Haringey | Islington

North West London

Brent | Ealing | Hammersmith & Fulham | Harrow | Hillingdon | Hounslow | Kensington & Chelsea | Westminster

Webinar Topics

  • What is an eating disorder?

  • The role of food in your culture

  • Routine and structure

  • Body image

While the Food & Me webinars have concluded, our commitment to supporting young people and their families continues. We understand the importance of culturally competent care and have tailored resources available to help you navigate disordered eating challenges.

If you have any questions or need further support, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our team is here to assist you.

Eating Disorders impact us all differently.

Even though the Food & Me programme has ended, you can still engage with our mission to address disordered eating:

  • Discover Specialised Support Groups: Access Orri’s new online therapy groups and support for individuals with eating disorders, as well as for parents and carers. These sessions offer expert-led guidance and community connection. Download the flyer here.

  • Explore Our Resources: Access informational materials on our website here

  • Host an Impactful Event: Extend an invitation to us for your event, and together, let’s spread awareness.

  • Join the Conversation: Gather your community for a group discussion in your area.

  • Help Shape Our Direction: Join our Advisory Group. Amplify the voices of your peers, guiding service delivery with your insights.

Impact Report

Discover the transformative results of the Food & Me project in our comprehensive Impact Report. Covering the period from 14th April 2023 to 19th June 2024, this report highlights our efforts to reshape disordered eating recovery through a culturally competent lens.

  • Social Media Campaign and Engagement

  • Community Impact

  • Cultural Competency and Inclusivity

  • Reach and Participation

Read the full report to learn more about how the Food & Me project is making a difference in our communities, promoting open conversations, reducing stigma, and building resilience in young people facing disordered eating challenges.

Get in touch

If you have any questions or want to get involved:

Contact us by email edp@cbplus.org.uk | by phone at 0203 984 4096 (lines operated Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm).