Dipping….First aid for the soul

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Our mission is to enhance mental health and overall wellbeing through the powerful experience of open-water dipping.

Water 4 Wellbeing is a not-for-profit organisation. We aim to offer an inclusive, safe and supportive environment for everyone, regardless of background or ability, to explore the benefits of cold-water immersion. Our purpose is to create sustainable wellbeing opportunities that help people reconnect with themselves and each other, empowering them to overcome life’s on-going challenges.

We generate income for the CIC through the sale of Water 4 Wellbeing services and merchandise, made by local artisans, who share our passion for cold-water dipping, wellbeing and community. As a not-for-profit organisation, all profits are re-invested straight back into the company to provide more people with the chance of improving and sustaining their health and wellbeing through open-water dipping. 

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), we are committed to connecting individuals with nature, promoting mindfulness, and fostering a sense of community. Our social prescription service offers a fully equipped introductory course of six to eight open-water dips.  Supported introductions to existing local swimming and dipping groups follow, to cement and enhance community connections.

Founder: Nicky Edwards

Water 4 Wellbeing is founded by Nicky Edwards, an accomplished swimming coach, and wellbeing advocate with a passion for supporting others. Her personal swim journey started when she challenged herself to swim in 50 different open-water swim spots during her 50th year. Now, she enjoys dipping regularly, solo and with friends, in the beautiful Lake District. With over 10 years of open-water swimming experience, and a background as a primary school headteacher, our founder has spent years helping people navigate challenges, whether in water or life. Having personally experienced the benefits of cold-water immersion for stress relief and improved wellbeing, she now helps others to safely enjoy the transformative power of open-water dipping.

Nicky Edwards Water 4 Wellbeing

Inclusive

Everyone is warmly welcomed, with experiences designed for every body and every ability

Responsible

Your safety, wellbeing and the protection of nature are at the heart of everything we do

Respectful

We honour each individual’s journey and the natural environment

Collaborative

We grow stronger together, building a community of support and encouragement

Swim / safety qualifications

Nicky holds a number of qualifications to support the work of Water 4 Wellbeing:

  • ASA Level 2 certificate in Coaching Swimming (QCF)
  • STA Open Water Coach (Level 2)
  • National Water Safety Management Programme: water Safety Awareness
  • National Water Safety Management Programme: inland waterways module
  • National Water Safety Management Programme: coastal waters module
  • Open Water Lifeguard Qualification
  • Swimming Pool Emergency Rescue Award
  • NCFE Cache Level 2, Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
  • Outdoor First Aid (2 day)
  • Safeguarding Everyone (Level 1)
  • Safeguarding Children (level 2)
About Page Testimonial

I felt totally safe every session and the water seems to effortlessly fill your soul.

Supporting local businesses

As a Community Interest Company, it is important for us to ‘support local’ as part of our activities, and we are delighted to work with the following businesses:

Insta
@dion.designs  (crochet hats and ducks)


Facebook:
Art from the Heart by Sal (painted stones)
Tower Wood Cottage (Sauna and swim experience)


Email:
H L Creations: info@hl-creations.co.uk (hand made large tote bags)
Box Box Solutions: rebecca@boxboxsolutions.com  (small to medium business hit peak performance fast)


Websites:
www.gingerarts.co.uk  (artwork for stationery)
www.sweet-peaceramics.com (lake meets land themed hand-made mugs)
www.cerberusprinting.co.uk (printing of stationery range)
www.samscotts.co.uk  (swimming beanies and embroidered badges)
https://www.marketingbuddy.co.uk/ (website and marketing)