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There’s something really beautiful about travelling alongside a client on their journey to recovery. Being able to remin...
10/04/2026

There’s something really beautiful about travelling alongside a client on their journey to recovery. Being able to remind someone of who they were when they first arrived, and then witnessing who they become as they leave, is a privilege that never loses its weight.

We often speak about “leaving people better than we found them,” and I see that come to life in these moments. We’re always honoured by the trust our community places in us allowing us to be a vessel, however briefly, in their process of change and recovery.

Even more powerful is when they begin to recognise it themselves: seeing the fruits of their own work, their resilience, and the distance they’ve travelled.

Those moments stay with you.

Our amazing team Shreya and Jermaine were out at Birmingham University doing what they do best, engaging with students a...
10/04/2026

Our amazing team Shreya and Jermaine were out at Birmingham University doing what they do best, engaging with students and creating an open space to explore key themes around triggers, identity, wellbeing, and substance use.

Through a series of interactive and thought-provoking activities, they encouraged honest reflection and meaningful discussion.

It didn’t take long before the usual “student poker face” gave way to genuine conversations, moments of insight, and plenty of lightbulb moments along the way. By the end of the session, what started as curiosity had turned into open dialogue, with students actively engaging in conversations that really mattered.

Imagine we get to call this work 🥹🥰

To mark the end of our Cultivate programme in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust, we headed off on one final a...
01/04/2026

To mark the end of our Cultivate programme in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust, we headed off on one final adventure with five incredible young people (plus the youngest mini member of our JTD community) We had a mini escape to Manchester for a day packed with fun, food, and memories 🎉

The journey alone set the tone: a train ride filled with singing, laughter, and some classic “agony aunt” conversations that had us all both entertained and deeply reflective at the same time

The the main event… the legendary The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience 🧩

Let’s just say… there were moments of “I can’t do this!” followed quickly by determination, teamwork, problem-solving, and a whole lot of encouragement. Watching the young people push through challenges, support each other, and fully immerse themselves was nothing short of inspiring. And the dome at the end? They loved it!

To round off the day, we visited a museum, inspired by one of our young people who has a real passion for them.

What a way to close the programme. We are beyond proud of every single young person who has completed the programme! What an amazing group of young people!

Half term means half term fun, and this week definitely delivered 🎉In partnership with City of Birmingham School, our br...
01/04/2026

Half term means half term fun, and this week definitely delivered 🎉

In partnership with City of Birmingham School, our brilliant arts therapist Michaela has been out and about making sure creativity stays firmly on the agenda, even when school’s out

This week’s highlight? A trip to the Big Birmingham Bake with a group of students from COBS!

Our young people absolutely LOVED the experience. There was teamwork, friendly competition, and, of course, the very important final step: taste testing (arguably the best part!)

What a DAY at Real Talk - Built By Us 🤩🔥Honestly, it was amazing. The whole day was about one thing: giving our young pe...
31/03/2026

What a DAY at Real Talk - Built By Us 🤩🔥
Honestly, it was amazing. The whole day was about one thing: giving our young people the mic and actually listening 🎤

In partnership with BCT and powered by 2 Much Passion, we packed in a full day of activities where young people didn’t just take part they took charge and helped shape the future of programmes. No pressure 👀

The Youth Spotlight was a whole moment �We got to see the brilliance, creativity, and sheer determination of young people showing off their work, businesses, and commitment to making real change. Safe to say… the future is in VERY good hands.

Then came the Dragons’ Den!�And wow… the ideas?! Young people pitching solutions to real youth issues with confidence, innovation. Truly inspiring to see that level of creativity in action.

All in all loud, proud and inspiring,

An absolute pleasure to work in partnership with BCT here’s to more days like this 🙌

Great to be at Balaam Wood today delivering a bespoke 1:1 intervention that combines therapeutic support with physical a...
25/03/2026

Great to be at Balaam Wood today delivering a bespoke 1:1 intervention that combines therapeutic support with physical activity, underpinned by a strong focus on educational engagement and well being.

Our tailored approach supports young people to re-engage with learning by addressing both the academic and emotional factors that can impact progress and participation.

Our intervention focuses on:

➡️ Developing emotional regulation to support wellbeing and readiness for learning
➡️ Strengthening peer relationships to promote positive social integration in school
➡️ Exploring identity and environmental factors to enhance both wellbeing and engagement both in and out of the classroom.
➡️ Providing consistent 1:1 support with a specialist to develop effective coping strategies
➡️ Supporting academic attainment through targeted, individualised intervention

The blend of therapeutic, physical, and educational engagement allows for integrated support!

If you’re a school or professional seeking personalised support that prioritises both attainment and wellbeing, please get in touch to find out how we can help.

Over the past year, we’ve built a strong and meaningful partnership with the Alcohol Care Team, becoming a trusted part ...
22/03/2026

Over the past year, we’ve built a strong and meaningful partnership with the Alcohol Care Team, becoming a trusted part of their referral pathway.

Feedback like this highlights the often unseen work that goes into driving real, sustainable, root cause change work that starts by listening to and learning from the people we support. Grounded in the voices of the people we serve.

The progress made over the last 12 months, alongside the research that has shaped our approach, has been truly transformative. We’re incredibly proud of the journey so far and motivated to keep building on this momentum.

‼️If we’re serious about supporting communities, we have to address root causes, not just symptoms‼️Over the past 12 mon...
22/03/2026

‼️If we’re serious about supporting communities, we have to address root causes, not just symptoms‼️

Over the past 12 months, we’ve been commissioned by Public Health to deliver a programme supporting the Black British community in Birmingham to access intensive, culturally responsive interventions for addiction.
What’s followed has been nothing short of powerful.

Here’s what we’ve achieved:

📌Actively reduced NHS waiting lists for therapeutic support
📌Influenced changes in assessment processes within university provisions
📌Delivered group interventions within HMPs, amplifying the voices of Black men
📌Embedded culturally responsive pathways into NHS referral systems
📌Delivered cultural humility training to organisations, helping them better serve their communities
📌Implemented a multi-systemic approach, meeting communities where they are: churches, community centres, prisons, and local events
📌Supported members of our community to complete recovery programmes and go on to work within the sector, helping others through peer-led interventions

Most importantly, we were commissioned to carry out a research study exploring and amplifying the lived experiences of the Black community accessing addiction support, which concluded last week. The study aimed to uncover systemic barriers and provide actionable recommendations for culturally responsive solutions to better serve the Black community in Birmingham.

We’re deeply grateful to Public Health, our partners, and most importantly, our community.

I’m sharing this because real, sustainable change doesn’t come from surface-level solutions.

It comes from addressing root causes.It comes from listening deeply. And it starts with doing the inner work first.

That’s where transformation begins.

The questions we avoid asking often have the biggest answers…Back at BCU this week, we asked students to complete one si...
08/03/2026

The questions we avoid asking often have the biggest answers…

Back at BCU this week, we asked students to complete one simple sentence:

“I wish we talked more about…”
What followed were some truly honest reflections, topics often silenced by stigma, but desperately needing conversation:

Emotions
Investing
People losing their lives
Asking for help

Watching students open up, challenge stigma, and explore these topics freely was nothing short of inspiring.

Because sometimes, giving people permission to speak is the first step toward change.

Ever wondered how the bonds we form early on affect the people we become?This week in our Cultivate programme, in partne...
08/03/2026

Ever wondered how the bonds we form early on affect the people we become?

This week in our Cultivate programme, in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust, we explored positive attachments and trauma bonding.

It opened the door to some really honest and powerful conversations about how relationships past and present shape who we are as people.
Moments like these remind me how important safe spaces are for reflection, growth, and understanding our own stories. 💬✨

Cultural Humility Training 📝🔊It’s always a real pleasure to facilitate these conversations within corporate spaces. What...
26/02/2026

Cultural Humility Training 📝🔊

It’s always a real pleasure to facilitate these conversations within corporate spaces. What’s especially meaningful is the opportunity to bring key learnings from our RECLAIM programme and ongoing research into these rooms, helping organisations reflect on best practice and how they can better serve their communities in culturally responsive ways.

These sessions create space for honest dialogue, deep insights, and thoughtful policy considerations.

Looking forward to continuing this important work and rolling it out more widely.

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