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Founded | 1983 |
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Headquarters | London |
Area served | England, Wales and Northern Ireland |
Bipolar UK, formerly MDF The Bipolar Organization, was established in 1983 (as the Manic Depression Fellowship) [1] to enable people affected by bipolar disorder to take control of their lives. [2] It is the only national charity that specializes in supporting bipolar disorder [3] and is one of the largest user-led organizations in the mental health sector in the UK. [4]
The charity is based in London, Charity Number 293340, with a staff of 14 people and 200 volunteers across the United Kingdom. [5] [6]
MDF The Bipolar Organization was formed by Sheila Woodland and Philomena Germing in 1983, along with 41 other individuals. The society's first meeting was in January 1983 in Westminster Cathedral. [7] In 2011 the organization changed its name from MDF to Bipolar UK. [8] The group was formed to support those affected by bipolar, including those with a formal diagnosis, their families, and friends. As of 2022, the organization runs 85 support groups across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. [9]
The Charity's day-to-day activities are led by CEO Simon Kitchen [10] and Deputy CEO Rosie Phillips. [11] Overseeing the running of the charitable entity is 13 member Board of Trustees [12]