Beating Breast Cancer with Success CIC

About Us

Beating Breast Cancer with Success CIC is a new community interest company dedicated to supporting women diagnosed with breast cancer through their emotional, mental, and physical recovery.

Our name reflects a powerful truth: that “success” looks different for every woman. For some, it’s feeling confident in their body again. For others, it’s learning to manage anxiety, rediscover joy, reconnect with their identity, or find the courage to plan for the future.

We believe that beating breast cancer isn’t just about reaching the end of treatment-it’s about celebrating every step of their butterfly journey. From the moment of diagnosis to moments of breakthrough, healing, and growth, each phase holds meaning and strength. Success is in the small wins, the shared smiles, the acts of self-care, and the resilience shown in facing each new day.

At Beating Breast Cancer with Success, we honour the whole journey. The butterfly represents transformation. Through our retreats, events, and supportive community, we aim to help women feel seen, heard, and valued. We create safe spaces for reconnection and care, such as the Butterfly Retreats, Butterfly Breastival, and Butterfly Breast Cancer Awards.

Why Our Work Matters

Many women experience ongoing struggles after breast cancer, including:

Around 30% of breast cancer survivors experience depression within the first two years after treatment.
Approximately 20–30% suffer from anxiety, often linked to fear of cancer returning.
Up to 50% report sleep disturbances.
40–50% continue to feel significant fatigue, even years after treatment.
Between 30% and 50% experience fear and anxiety about cancer recurring, sometimes called 'scanxiety'.

These statistics highlight the urgent need for emotional and practical support after treatment ends. Many women feel isolated, overwhelmed, and unsure how to move forward. We aim to change that.

Butterfly Retreats

Our Butterfly Retreats are designed for women living life after breast cancer who feel lost or alone. These life-enhancing retreats offer a calm, supportive space where women can reconnect with themselves, find others who understand, and take time to heal emotionally and mentally. Through meaningful activities, connection, and care, we help women find strength and confidence to rebuild their lives in a way that feels right for them.

Other Programmes & Events

Butterfly Breast Cancer Awards

The Butterfly Breast Cancer Awards is an inspiring annual event that celebrates the strength, resilience, and courage of those affected by breast cancer. This heartwarming evening honours not only women, but also men who have faced breast cancer, as well as the dedicated healthcare professionals, carers, and volunteers who support the breast cancer community. Through powerful stories, emotional tributes, and uplifting moments, we highlight bravery, community, and the journey of transformation—from diagnosis and beyond. The awards also pay tribute to those who are no longer with us, honouring their memory and the lasting legacies they leave behind. We recognise those who go above and beyond, bringing hope, awareness, and inspiration to all affected by breast cancer.

Butterfly Breastival

The Butterfly Breastival is a festival-style event designed to bring the breast cancer community together. It’s a place to learn, connect, and be uplifted. From the moment someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, it can feel like stepping into the unknown. Like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly, the journey is filled with uncertainty, change, and growth.

The Breastival is here to guide and support women, men, families, and professionals throughout that journey. It offers stalls, speakers, workshops, and sessions that cover every stage—from the moment of diagnosis through treatment, recovery, and the years beyond. Whether you are newly diagnosed or years past your treatment, there is something here for you.

The event also welcomes children and families to create a warm, inclusive environment where we can talk openly about breast cancer and reduce fear through education. It’s about having fun, learning together, and feeling less alone. This is where education meets community in a celebration of hope, support, and strength.

Our Mission

At Beating Breast Cancer with Success CIC, we address the emotional and mental health challenges faced by over 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer each year. We know that the journey doesn’t end with remission. Our mission is to improve women’s quality of life and help save lives through holistic care, transformative retreats, and empowering workshops. We help women rebuild confidence, reconnect with their bodies, combat loneliness, and embrace life during and after cancer. We are here to support emotional recovery, body image, and self-worth-one butterfly Journey at a time.

Working with Businesses

We’re creating a trusted network of business partners who share our mission. These partnerships include:

Wig specialists offering personalised fittings and consultations
Professionals providing brow and areola tattoos to support body confidence
Holistic therapists delivering treatments like lymphatic drainage massage, reflexology, and mindfulness
Beauty and wellbeing practitioners offering makeup, skincare advice, and treatments

These services are important for emotional and mental healing, and we aim to make them accessible to all women regardless of financial situation.

How We Fund Our Work

We rely on the support of others to keep our services going. Our funding comes from:

Grants from charities and foundations
Individual donations
Corporate sponsorships and business partnerships
Paid places at events and retreats (with support for those on low incomes)
Community fundraising, auctions and charity events

How You Can Support Us

Make a one-off or regular donation
Sponsor a retreat place for a woman in need
Partner with us as a business or holistic service provider
Volunteer your skills or time at our events
Attend or promote our Butterfly Awards and Breastival

Your support helps us reach more women who need care, confidence, and community after breast cancer.