# THE BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER FOUNDATION

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153753
- **Other names:** THE BDD FOUNDATION, THE BODY DYSMORPHIA DISORDER FOUNDATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 10, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1153753


## Contact

- **Address:** 45B STANFORD ROAD, LONDON
- **Postcode:** N11 3HY
- **Phone:** 020 8368 2017
- **Email:** info@bddfoundation.org
- **Website:** http://bddfoundation.org



## Activities

**Objects:** THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND PRESERVATION OF GOOD HEALTH AMONG PEOPLE AFFECTED BY BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER (BDD) IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) PROVIDING INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO SUCH PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THE CONDITION;(C) PROMOTING, SUPPORTING AND RAISING FUNDS FOR RESEARCH INTO THE CONDITION, THE USEFUL RESULTS OF WHICH WILL BE DISSEMINATED FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT.

**Activities:** The aim of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Foundation is to relieve suffering of those with Body Dysmorphic Disorder. The objectives are to utilise funds within the trust to raise awareness through the media and our social media channels, provide accurate information on the condition and evidence based treatments and offer support through our e-helpline and support groups.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- **Area of benefit:** NATIONAL
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **Dr ROBERT WILLSON** | Chair | July 1, 2013 |
| Dr Amita Jassi |  | May 24, 2018 |
| Dr Benedetta Monzani DClinPsy |  | June 6, 2024 |
| Holly Alexandra Pascale Staunton |  | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Joseph Davidson |  | April 19, 2018 |
| Louisa Cottrell |  | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Michael James Pounsford |  | Sept. 22, 2025 |
| Scarlett Bagwell |  | April 19, 2018 |




