Darkside Rising CIC

Darkside Rising CIC is a non-profit, women’s health organisation based in Lincoln. We seek to challenge the perception of female strength, resilience and power through innovative physical training and mindful arts projects.

We provide specialist services across 3 major programmes:

Neurodivergent women
Women with complex health needs, such as those diagnosed with cancer, or neurological conditions
Women going through specific life-changes, such as menopause or the postnatal period

Working in a personalised, inclusive way, we exist to:

Create safe spaces to connect and develop self-acceptance
Support confidence and self-esteem
Innovate physical activity for women with complex health needs
Embrace neurodivergence
Mentor lived-experience leadership

Strength in Cancer

The Strength in Cancer Project is a specialist cancer rehabilitation exercise programme dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of women living with cancer. The group offer specialist adaptive strength training and peer support to women in Lincolnshire who have recently been diagnosed with cancer, or are currently going though treatment.

Classes last 75 minutes and are held once a week. Everyone works to their own individual programme of adapted strength and technique, in a relaxed, supportive and body positive environment.

Delivered by exercise professionals with a Level 4 qualification in Cancer Exercise Rehabilitation, using evidence-based research to provide access to safe strength training. To attend a weekly class there is a suggested donation of £20 per month.

Made possible with funding and support from

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The Aim

The programme aims to provide individuals with the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health alongside meeting others with experiences of cancer, sharing successes and difficulties and accessing peer support.