Nourish & flourish

A 12-week women’s health & wellbeing programme in Newham

Nourish & Flourish is delivered by Uplift Ventures CIC, a Newham-based community interest company focused on reducing digital exclusion, economic inequality and unemployment among disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.

Funded by the Newham NHS Inequalities Community Delivery Fund, Nourish & Flourish is a 12-week health and wellbeing programme for women from marginalised and disadvantaged communities in Newham.

Many women in Newham, especially from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds, face a mix of challenges.

Our program is designed to close that gap. It meets women where they are, respects traditional cooking, and focuses on realistic, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.

Why Nourish & flourish exists?

Health risks

Higher risk of long-term conditions such as diabetes and hypertension

Cultural diversity

Cultural food habits that are rarely addressed in mainstream health programmes

Lack of awareness

Confusing or conflicting information about “healthy eating”

Lifestyle

Busy lives, caring responsibilities and low confidence to prioritise their own health

Nourish & Flourish is for women in Newham

 You do not need any previous experience with exercise or healthy cooking. This is a safe, supportive space to learn and try new things at your own pace.

Culturally diverse

Are from marginalised, disadvantaged or ethnically diverse communities

Not sure

Are worried about their weight, blood pressure, diabetes risk or mental wellbeing

Learn

Want to understand how food, movement and stress affect their health

Not confident

May be digitally excluded or not confident accessing mainstream services

What you will gain

By the end of the 12 weeks, our aim is that participants -

- Understand how everyday food choices impact diabetes, blood pressure, weight and mood
- Feel more confident trying healthier versions of familiar meals
- Are more willing and able to build gentle movement into daily life
- Have clearer awareness of stress, emotional eating and mental health triggers
- Feel less isolated and more connected to other women in their community

Interested?

To register your interest, make a referral or find out more, email us at - hello@upliftventures.co.uk

Office 12592
182-184 High Street North
London E6 2JA

hello@upliftventures.co.uk

WhatsApp

+44 7404974 742

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