Ambition Portsmouth is a community recovery service based in the heart of Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, delivered by Intuitive Thinking Skills.

It complements the local drug and alcohol service by helping people who have come through treatment to build education, skills and community involvement. Activities include peer-led groups such as gender-specific support, wellbeing workshops and outreach harm-reduction clinics. The service also runs ambassador training and co-production activities, emphasising lived experience, independence and resilience.

B3 (Brent Service User Council) is a peer-led charity in Brent supporting people affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

It aims to raise awareness of substance use issues, provide a voice and support for service users, and improve local services through community feedback, partnership work and training. B3 runs BSAFE, a weekend drop-in offering a safe, friendly space with refreshments and activities, and engages volunteers in peer support roles to help guide people towards treatment and recovery resources.

Breakthrough Recovery Chorley Group is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run community organisation supporting people to address addictive behaviours and work towards sustained recovery and a balanced, meaningful life.

Drawing on facilitators’ lived experience of addiction and recovery, the group uses a structured programme informed by Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Enhancement Therapy. Support is delivered in a safe, peer-led environment that values shared understanding and practical change. All groups are free to attend and open to anyone seeking recovery-focused support.

Bridge Northants is a peer-led recovery organisation in Northamptonshire supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.

It offers a range of community groups, peer support, social activities and wellbeing sessions designed to build connection, reduce isolation and sustain recovery. Bridge Northants also provides practical support, life skills development and links to treatment and other services, all delivered with lived experience at the heart. Its work aims to strengthen local recovery communities and improve wellbeing across the county.

BSURF, the Bolton Service User Recovery Forum, is a local charity supporting people affected by addiction, including individuals in recovery and those impacted by a loved one’s substance use.

Its aim is to raise awareness of addiction and available support at parish level. The group is open to anyone with an interest and meets regularly, combining scripture study, worship through music, prayer, occasional personal testimony and open discussion. Meetings conclude with refreshments and provide a welcoming space to explore faith, build connections and support the prayer life of the parish.

Bring Unity Back into the Community (BUBIC) is a peer-led community organisation in Tottenham, North London supporting people affected by substance misuse through outreach, peer support and community engagement.

BUBIC delivers one-to-one support, peer support groups, information and advice on drug treatment, educational talks and assertive outreach, especially in hard-to-reach areas. Its teams also provide practical assistance such as food, warm clothing and toiletries during outreach, and run activities aimed at building connection, inclusion and wellbeing.

Cambridgeshire Recovery Service is a community-based support organisation for people at any stage of recovery from drug and alcohol dependence across Cambridgeshire.

It runs free weekly Recovery Cafés and social groups in venues such as Cambridge, Ely, Huntingdon, March, St Neots and Wisbech where people can connect, access wellbeing activities and build supportive networks.

The service also offers creative workshops, friends and family support groups, peer-led mutual aid and links to additional services to aid sustained recovery.

Cascade Creative Recovery is a peer-led recovery organisation based in Brighton, East Sussex, England, supporting adults 18+ affected by alcohol and drug misuse.

It runs a range of creative and wellbeing drop-in groups at the Brighthelm Centre, including choir, art, drama, writing, yoga, peer support and open mic nights, all designed to build confidence, connection and sustained recovery through creative expression. The project draws on lived experience to offer inclusive, accessible activities that foster community and wellbeing.

Come Together Hub is a peer-led support organisation based in St Helens, Merseyside, England, offering inclusive community activities and wellbeing groups for people experiencing loneliness, mental health challenges, homelessness, addiction or social isolation.

It provides recovery support groups, outreach sessions, sports and activity therapy, mentoring and positive community activities designed to improve wellbeing and connection. The hub runs multiple weekly groups, supports volunteers and works to help people feel welcome and connected within their local community.

Community Led Initiatives (CLI) is a values-led UK organisation supporting people in Bedfordshire Milton Keynes and Luton who have experienced addiction, homelessness, mental-health challenges or involvement with the criminal justice system.

It offers tailored one-to-one mentoring and peer support, helping individuals build confidence, overcome barriers and connect with supportive community networks. CLI also delivers recovery community development, resettlement housing and other programmes co-produced with lived experience, aiming to foster inclusion, stability and opportunity for people to thrive.

Dear Albert is a peer-led, recovery focused social enterprise helping people address drug and alcohol misuse and move towards sustained recovery.

It offers a free national helpline and support to individuals and families to resolve ambivalence about change, undertake needs assessments and connect with appropriate treatment options.

The organisation also works with other services and agencies to embed recovery-oriented approaches, runs mutual-aid facilitation programmes, hosts film screenings and publishes recovery resources to make recovery more visible and accessible.

Double Impact is a long-established charity based in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire supporting people affected by drug and alcohol addiction to build lasting recovery and independence.

It offers personal development programmes, education and training, volunteering and employment support, mutual aid groups and peer support networks, and safe community spaces that help people connect and rebuild their lives. The organisation also operates Café Sobar, an alcohol-free social space, and works with families and partners to strengthen inclusion and wellbeing for those in recovery.

The Edge Café Cambridge run community cafés (Brookfields and Fulbourn) and a recovery-focused social enterprise providing a welcoming, non-judgemental space open to everyone. Alongside serving affordable food and drinks, it hosts recovery meetings, peer support, wellbeing activities and creative groups.

The cafés aim to reduce isolation, support people affected by addiction or mental health challenges, and build connection through everyday social contact. By combining a working café with community activity, it helps make recovery visible, accessible and part of ordinary life in Cambridge.

Elisha House is a peer-led recovery community and social enterprise based in Colne, Lancashire, England.

It supports people with a history of substance misuse through structured recovery programmes, supported accommodation, community activities and wellbeing projects. The organisation runs a community café and gardening project, encourages physical activity and skill-building, and fosters connection and personal growth through group activities and social support. Elisha House aims to help individuals rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and sustain positive change in their lives.

Essex Recovery Foundation is a lived-experience-led charity working across Essex to build a visible recovery community for people affected by drug and alcohol addiction.

It runs regular recovery spaces and social activities, supports community research and amplifies the voices of people in recovery to influence local service design and commissioning. The foundation also hosts events such as a “Weekend Series” and the Essex Recovery Festival, and works to reduce stigma and improve access to support throughout the county.

Jigsaw Recovery Project is a peer-led recovery organisation based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, in the North East of England.

It supports people affected by drug and alcohol use, homelessness and other complex needs with recovery-informed, person-centred support including peer mentoring, wellbeing groups and transitional services. Jigsaw also runs Milestones Young People’s Service for care-experienced 16–18-year-olds and supported accommodation for adults, helping people build confidence, stability and pathways to independent living.

Kennedy Street Recovery is a peer-led recovery charity based in Brighton and Hove, supporting people with addiction and related challenges.

It runs a recovery hub offering peer support, drop-in recovery conversations, workshops, sober socials, personal development and volunteering opportunities. The organisation draws on lived experience to help people build connection, confidence and practical recovery skills. Kennedy Street also provides training and advocacy to promote recovery and reduce stigma.

Moving On Together is a lived-experience-led recovery organisation in Leeds supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.

It offers peer support, recovery groups, creative activities and social opportunities designed to build connection, confidence and wellbeing. The organisation also provides one-to-one mentoring, advocacy, training and volunteering opportunities to help people develop skills and move forward in recovery. Through community-based services and partnerships, Moving On Together works to reduce isolation, challenge stigma and strengthen local recovery support networks.

Nightingales Recovery Café is a community hub in the centre of Birkenhead, Wirral, supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.

Established over four years ago, it sits at the heart of the local recovery community, providing pathways into treatment and recovery services alongside practical support and personal development through local partnerships. Food is central to its approach, using shared meals to build connection and inclusion. The café offers affordable, nutritious food in a welcoming, recovery-focused environment rooted in the local community.

Recovery Connections is a peer-led recovery charity in the North East of England supporting people affected by drug and alcohol problems. It runs services in Darlington, Gateshead, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Redcar

They offer community recovery groups, one-to-one support, residential rehab, employment help, trauma therapy and student support, all shaped by lived experience. The organisation also runs social enterprises and training programmes, and works to challenge stigma and build inclusive recovery communities across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Gateshead, Sunderland, Darlington and Redcar.

Revival Newcastle is a community-driven network in Newcastle supporting people affected by drug, alcohol and other addiction issues.

It connects individuals, families and local services to promote recovery, reduce stigma and raise awareness, helping people build relationships, find purpose and access support that works for them. Revival runs regular meetings, training, events and a mapped directory of recovery resources, and works with partners to strengthen recovery pathways and influence local policy and practice.

Rhubarb Farm is a Langwith-based social enterprise and charity offering therapeutic horticulture and supportive activities for adults with diverse needs, including those recovering from drug and alcohol use.

Participants engage in gardening, animal care, training and community events to build confidence, skills and wellbeing in an inclusive, nature-based environment.

It runs a 12-week recovery programme and a local Recovery Space, helping people foster connection and purpose through practical farm work and social engagement

Spider Project is a creative, recovery-focused community project based in Birkenhead supporting people affected by substance use and mental health challenges.

It places strong emphasis on arts and creativity, offering activities such as visual arts, music, drama, writing and holistic wellbeing sessions alongside physical exercise and personal development. The project provides a supportive, inclusive space rooted in lived experience, helping people build confidence, improve wellbeing and strengthen recovery through creative expression and positive social connection.

The Road to Recovery Trust is a **peer-supported recovery charity based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, England, centred around its community hub George Street Social.

It promotes recovery from all forms of addiction through 12-step fellowship meetings, SMART recovery sessions, peer connection and wellbeing activities. The organisation also runs a coffee shop open to the public, provides social support spaces, hosts recovery meetings and fosters community belonging to help people sustain recovery and reduce isolation.

The Well Communities is a peer-led recovery organisation based in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, providing free support for people affected by drug and alcohol addiction across North Lancashire and Cumbria.

It operates multiple wellbeing hubs in Barrow-in-Furness, Morecambe, Kendal and Carlisle, offering recovery support, behavioural change programmes, social activities and mutual aid. The Well also provides family support, housing services and outreach work to help people rebuild confidence, improve wellbeing and sustain long-term positive change.

Woolwich Service Users Project (WSUP) is a grassroots London charity providing practical and emotional support to people experiencing homelessness, poverty, addiction, mental health challenges and other life struggles.

It runs a warm, safe drop-in centre offering hot meals, showers, laundry, haircuts and clothing, alongside wellbeing activities and art groups. WSUP partners with local agencies to help with housing, healthcare, employment, skills, debt and legal issues, fostering dignity, inclusion and community connection for those in greatest need.