If you've been wanting to take on a fundraising challenge, now is the best time to sign up - as we have a code to get you 50% off Ultra Challenge registration fees ON TOP OF the 25% for signing up via Beat. Don't forget to use our code 'HELLO2026': https://bit.ly/4aPgoOV

Vote for our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video in the Smiley Charity Film Awards today 👉 https://bit.ly/44AUomW We would love it if you could help support us and vote for our video, and share with your friends and family for their votes too 💖 Love, Team Beat!

Have you been meaning to get your friends together? For a walk, coffee morning, or movie marathon? Why not turn it into a chance to fundraise for a good cause!? Sign up to Twogether, to support those with eating disorders get the help that they need: https://bit.ly/3XcYgGy

Tick off your bucket list, and join team Beat to explore the #GreatWallOfChina! So what are you waiting for? Head to our website to sign up to our Great Wall of China Trek 2026 🙌 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/take-on-a-challenge/great-wall-of-china-trek/

This January, we want to change the conversation and share some of your positive resolutions you want to make in 2026. What are your resolutions for the New Year that will bring you happiness?

In January, we're meeting with Tom Arthur MSP, to further raise awareness of eating disorders in Scotland. We'd like to give you the opportunity to share your thoughts to shape Scottish policy and services through our short survey: https://beateatingdisorders.tfaforms.net/233

Our fundraiser of the year is... Georgia! The fantastic Georgia has taken on 12+ challenges this year and so we had to dedicate a post to her and everyone who's been involved in her challenges. We are blown away by her dedication to fundraising for us so THANK YOU Georgia!

If you need support for caring for a loved one with an eating disorder, join our online drop-in session, to ask questions, raise concerns and gain guidance. Find out more via POD: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/pod-e-learning-platform/

Come and join Team Beat at the London Winter Walk 👟❄️🏅 Sign up today via out website, and choose 1 of 4 fully accessibly routes taking place over two days: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-our-work/fundraise-for-beat/take-on-a-challenge/london-winter-walk-26/

⭐Day 12 of Beat's 12 days of Caremas⭐ We may seem a bit quieter on socials this week, but don't worry, Beat is still here for you if you need us. Our Helpline is still open Monday to Friday, 3-8 pm and our online support groups continue to run in the evenings too.

We’ve got a very limited number of charity places available for the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026! Apply today before places sell out 👉 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/beat/royal-parks-half-marathon/register

⭐Day 11 of Beat's 12 days of Caremas⭐ We couldn't finish off 2025 without saying a HUGE THANK YOU to our fabulous fundraisers, who have taken on incredible challenges this year for us - we really couldn't do what we do without you!

Did you have an experience of an eating disorder during school years? You could help future pupils who may be affected by an eating disorder, by joining our SPOT advisory board! Interested? Find out more and fill out our sign-up form today: https://bit.ly/3MD9dzj

Our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video has been nominated for a Smiley Charity Film Award, and we need your help 📢 It takes just 10 seconds to vote, and spread awareness of eating disorders too 💜 Vote here: https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/eating-disorders-can-affect-anyone 🫶

Feeling inspired by Celebrity #RaceAcrossTheWorld and want to take on your own adventure? Grab your passports and sign up to take on a fundraising challenge with Team Beat today. Get the chance to see Iceland, China, Milan or Paris, with our fundraisers: https://bit.ly/3Vuzb9z

Do you support a child or young person with an eating disorder? We need their help! Fill out NAED's survey, or share it with your loved ones, today 👉 https://bit.ly/4rQnRmM 📢 DEADLINE for the survey is Wednesday 17 December

Research opportunities for December: LEADING study 1 👉 https://bit.ly/4puC9rD LEADING study 2 👉 https://bit.ly/4puC9rD EDEN study 👉 [email protected] ARFID study 👉 [email protected] @leading-study.bsky.social

We're looking for a budding new team of volunteer content creators to help us reach new people and spread awareness for eating disorders - could this be you? If this sounds like something you'd like to do, find out more and sign up today via our website: https://bit.ly/4o3YZFl

⭐Day 7 of Beat's 12 days of Caremas⭐ Share a message of hope and support for those living with an eating disorder this festive season, with our Festive Dedication Page: https://beat.dedicationpage.org/festive

⭐Day 5 of Beat's 12 days of Caremas⭐ Today, we wanted to bring some festive fun that everyone can get involved in 💖 What Christmas crafts will you be doing? #ChristmasCrafts #FestiveCrafts #Christmas #SelfCare #12DaysOfCaremas

⭐Day 4 of Beat's 12 days of Caremas⭐ Today is #InternationalVolunteerDay, and so we wanted to give a BIG shoutout to our volunteers, who work really hard and dedicate their time to support those struggling with an eating disorder. You're all amazing 🫶🫶🫶

⭐Day 1 of Beat's 12 Days of Caremas⭐ Here are our winter self-care tips to help you look after yourself this holiday season 💜 You can find these tips and more on iThrive, Edinburgh's mental health website, with Health in Mind: https://ithriveedinburgh.org.uk/winter-wellbeing-in-edinburgh-2024-25/

It's the 1st of December - and that also means it's the first day of Beat's #12DaysOfCaremas! Over the next month, we'll be sharing 12 posts about caring for yourself and others, as well as sharing our thanks to our fundraisers and staff who have supported us this year 🫶

Our fundraiser of the month is... Rob! Rob took on the Alton Towers Half Marathon this month 💜 We absolutely loved Rob repping not only the Beat t-shirt but also a very on-brand beard, and hope this helped power him around the course.

Earlier this month was #WorldDiabetesDay and we also shared part 1 of Claire's blog, where she shared her experiences of #T1DE. Now, we're sharing part 2: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories/events/claires-story-part-2-t1de-still-drifting-but-treading-water/

This month is #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and we asked you what you wish people knew about men and eating disorders. Here is comedian Dave Chawner, sharing about why awareness for eating disorders is so key for men recognising if they may be struggling, and get support.

Ask your young person to fill out NAED's survey, to help improve care for those with eating disorders 👉 https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Hcc1gv5HrEWm8ekPqVuW2G_nY4V08GNIjxUrfWmc_FVUNUtMQUNGNFlWNUxBSzZUQldCNVVKT1dXWiQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl

Are you in #Wales? Are you in need of eating disorder support, for you or for supporting your loved one? Swipe to find out what support programmes may be best for you: Endeavour 👉 https://bit.ly/3LMupm3 Nexus 👉 https://bit.ly/3LMukyL Momentum 👉 https://bit.ly/4r5lP1X

Don't miss out on our new webinar on Monday, to help you support your loved one this Christmas and New Year 👉 https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/pod-e-learning-platform/

THANK YOU TO OUR BEAT 1-2-5 CHALLENGE 2025 FUNDRAISERS 💖 We are blown away by the huge £6585 you've raised so far - and donations still coming in! Thank you to all of our fundraisers, and for showing the 1.25 million+ people affected by an ED in the UK that they're not alone

Celebrating Christmas and New Year can be challenging, especially when you're supporting someone with an eating disorder - so we're here to help, with our new webinar FREE on POD: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/pod-e-learning-platform/

Voting is now OPEN for the Smiley Charity Film Awards and we're looking for your help! Our Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2025 video is been nominated and it would be amazing if you voted for us 👉 https://smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/eating-disorders-can-affect-anyone #SmileyCFA #CharityFilm

Do you support someone with an eating disorder? Researchers at University of Birmingham are looking for loved ones of people with eating disorders to shape the future of eating disorder research. Email [email protected] to take part! #Research #MentalHealthResearch

Our Impact Report 2024-25 has just dropped - and we can't wait to celebrate our successes over the last 18 months, all because of you! Read our full Impact Report on our website today: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

After the Celebrity Traitors final, last week we found out that the incredible Celia Imrie had picked Beat as her chosen charity! Although she didn't win, we are so grateful that Celia wanted to support us and our mission #Traitors #CelebrityTraitors #TraitorsUK

Support your students - book your place via SPOT today 👉 https://bit.ly/47EciWw ⏰ 4-5pm (GMT) 📆 Monday 24 November 💻 Hosted on Zoom and bookable via SPOT 🧡 FREE! #TeacherTraining #SchoolTraining #MentalHealthTraining

Twogether is now live ⭐ It's our 4th year of Twogether, and we're excited to make it bigger and better than ever! Head to our website, head to Twogether 2026 and sign up today: https://bit.ly/3XcYgGy #Twogether #EDAW2026

FYI: The BBC has revealed the charities #TheCelebrityTraitors were all competing for, with links so that you can donate.

It's #WorldDiabetesDay, and so we want to use this time to highlight #T1DE, or type 1 diabetes and disordered eating. To do this, we're sharing Claire's blog - read here: https://bit.ly/3LCNWVR And if you need support for T1DE, contact our Helpline today 🧡 You're not alone.

It's #FundraisingFriday and we wanted to shoutout brothers Rick and Andrew ⭐ Earlier this year, the pair took on the #GowerPeninsula challenge, traversing 25km of the beautiful Welsh countryside for Beat. Thank you Rick and Andrew!

It's #TransAwarenessWeek, and so we want to highlight the importance of understanding how eating disorders and transgender and non-binary experiences may intersect. You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4n7FtXL 🩵🩷🤍

Help shape the future of Eating Disorders! 📃 🔗 Take part in our survey now, link in bio Closes: 16th Nov, Midnight #eatingdisorderresearch #eatingdisoder #edcrn #researchmatters #edawareness #mentalhealth

We're excited to announce that out 2026 #EatingDisordersAwarenessWeek theme is 'Community' 📣 Don't forget to sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear about what we’ll be doing during Eating Disorders Awareness Week 👉 https://bit.ly/4nQPBor #EDAW2026

On 21 October, we attended Stormont for our Eating Disorders Awareness event hosted by MLA Peter Martin Thank you to everyone who attended - we can't wait to see what is next for eating disorder awareness, treatment and prevention in Northern Ireland #LetsMakeChangeNI #Stormont

Book your space at our Men & Eating Disorders workshop today - our early bird tickets end of 19 November, so don't miss out! 📍 Online 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 13:30 – 17:00 (GMT) ✅ CPD-accredited Head to our website and book today 👉 https://bit.ly/43WNRCJ.

"What do you wish people knew about men & eating disorders?" 💭 If you think you may have an eating disorder and need support, contact our Helpline, and find out more info on our website 💜 You're not alone #MensMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealth

Support your students - book your place via SPOT today 👉 https://bit.ly/47EciWw ⏰ 4-5pm (GMT) 📆 Monday 24 November 💻 Hosted on Zoom and bookable via SPOT 🧡 FREE!

Get your diaries out - our Twogether 2026 dates are here! Pick your challenge, get your loved ones and colleagues involved, and Twogether we can make a difference against eating disorders 💜 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3XcYgGy

Thank you Charlotte, Catrin and Happy the dog, for taking on their Beat 1-2-5 Challenge! They all traversed 12.5 miles to raise awareness for eating disorders and fundraise for us 🐾 Thank you for waving your Beat flags proudly, and being part of our 1-2-5 Challenge 💖

It's #TrusteesWeek, so we want to say a big THANK YOU to our trustees! They support our strategy, finances and direction, and help us help more people who need eating disorder support. You can find out about our trustees here: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/about-beat/who-we-are/trustees/