Vicky is boosting women’s self-esteem
Vicky Evans set up Glory Days CIC to enrich her own wellbeing and help others.
Hosting activities and events that boost self-esteem and wellbeing, the organisation is on a mission to deliver wellbeing activities and make positive life experiences more accessible to women across County Durham.
Vicky set up the Community Interest Company (CIC) in December and hundreds of women have participated in its activities and events, from paddle boarding to yoga, foraging, forest bathing and arts and crafts.
“Being a parent carer was a big motivator for me,” Vicky said. “I wanted to enrich my own wellbeing, but I also recognised that there are a lot of people out there in a similar position, especially after covid.
“Over the last few years, it’s been quite an experience for all of us trying to find new pathways to enrich our lives and improve our mental health and the activities and events we host can really help those who are feeling the strain.”
Becoming a social entrepreneur not only helped Vicky explore a new career, but it has also seen her give back to the community she loves and achieve a better work-life balance.
“I’ve always been good at doing things for free, so setting up a CIC was a great way for me to set up a business which, instead of creating excess profits, instead enables me to invest back into the community. I’ve never looked back.”
Visit the Glory Days website here.
Glory Days CIC was supported by the Social Enterprise Durham Boost programme, delivered by the North East BIC.
Social Enterprise Durham Boost is one of six pilot initiatives being delivered across England, funded by the Department for Culture, Media & Sport. The programme has helped dozens of County Durham social entrepreneurs start up and grow purpose-led enterprises.
To find out more or to get involved, visit: https://www.ne-bic.co.uk/social-boost-durham/ or phone: 0191 516 6138.