bacup community centre NORDIC mINDFULNESS cic
Our Mission
We empower individuals and communities to take an active role in their wellbeing — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through accessible, science-based programmes, we provide people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create lasting positive change.
Our approach is rooted in mindfulness, lifelong learning, and practical wellbeing skills, helping people develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them so they can adapt, grow, and thrive.
Our community
Community members who have enjoyed and helped lead sessions.
Our teaching staff
Helen – Founder, Nordic Shield Mindfulness
With nearly 30 years’ experience in public health, Helen combines professional expertise with lived experience to help others build resilience, balance and self-care. Inspired by her time in Denmark and Scandinavia, she shares the principles of mindfulness and hygge to support calmer, kinder living.
Heather -Nurse Practitioner
With experience across the UK, Sweden and the Emirates, Heather has worked in nursing, care management and community care. A qualified mindfulness teacher, she combines holistic nursing, massage, reflexology and mindfulness to support emotional wellbeing, resilience and inner balance.
Chris – Health & Fitness Specialist
With over 15 years’ NHS experience in inpatient rehabilitation and expertise in nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular fitness and strength conditioning, Chris helps people improve their physical and mental wellbeing. His approach is compassionate, practical and focused on building confidence, resilience and lasting health.
Testimonial from a lovely lady who attended the ritual session
Thank you so much Helen, and your words were just perfect & I am sure were echoed by all of us.
I didnt have the words to thank you properly tonight as so much going on for me right now.
Will look forward to Sunday xx
I feel selfish for not speaking up on zoom but it’s because I was in such a magical place that I can never ever get to, until I do one of your sessions ! You are amazing… 🙏 Thanks a million for sharing this gift with us and giving up your time to help us all in this way 💫
Liane
One of our community retreats days where people have met and made new connections through mindfulness.
Supporting Community Wellbeing
What We Do
Nordic Mindfulness CIC is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to improving community wellbeing and lifelong learning. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our purpose is social, not commercial. Funding from grants and community partners supports our programmes, staff, equipment, and essential operating costs, helping us provide meaningful and accessible opportunities for everyone.\
Our Mission
We empower individuals and communities to take greater responsibility for their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Our programmes are grounded in science-based learning, helping people develop the understanding and skills they need to adapt, grow, and thrive.
Where We Are
Nordic Mindfulness CIC is based at the Bacup community Centre where we bring calm and mindfulness into everyday life.
It is a welcoming space built with intention, warmth, and care—a place where the sacred becomes accessible and community becomes a source of connection and support.
Pictured above the centre and its beneficiaries based at
Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 8AB
The centre is easily accessible by bus or car.
over the last three years we have
held retreats, workshops, online support, and practical learning resources designed to make mindfulness and wellbeing skills part of everyday life.
Cmmunity members have used mindfulness to strengthen their inner foundations and independence of mind and take more care of their own wellbeing
Building confidence and resilience through reflection and mindful practice
Develop practical skills for healthier, more balanced lives.
Our Impact
Our aim is to help people:
Strengthen their inner foundations and independence of mind
Build confidence and resilience through reflection and mindful practice
Become active co-creators of their own health and wellbeing
We support people from the earliest stages, providing a safe and welcoming space to find greater balance, clarity, confidence, and connection.
Our Projects
With support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we have proudly delivered:
Dance with Dragons Project
Nordic Wellbeing Project
Fearless Heart Project — reaching out and still carrying forward mindfulness practice vitally.
These projects have been made possible through the dedication of our volunteers, staff, and community members, many of whom began their own wellbeing journey with us.
Our Current Project just ended
We are strengthening our regular connection with the community, creating opportunities for people to deepen their learning and make mindfulness part of everyday life.
Our workshops build on previous sessions, introducing practical mindfulness techniques that participants can continue using in their daily lives. The response from the community has been extremely positive.
We are also fortunate to have the support of local women who contribute their time, experience, and energy to help deliver and strengthen the project.