How ordinary routines, community and laughter helped Stephen rebuild his life after 17 years of heroin addiction Stephen, a Reading community resident of Hope and Vision Communities, tells us about his unexpected journey into addiction, his experience of rehab, and the gradual process of…

The support that saved him, he now gives back. Russell speaks openly about how community carried him through recovery, and how he fosters safe spaces that do the same for others. Russell is a charming guy with a Brummie accent, a mod-style haircut and an obvious love of music. But what you…

Hope and Visions' recent Charity Golf Day proved to be about much more than golf. Hosted in partnership with JPA Financial Planning and Hennerton Golf Club, the event brought together supporters, businesses, and sporting personalities to raise awareness of addiction and the importance of recovery…

We are opening a new women’s community in Gloucester, creating a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment for women to recover, connect and build community. As we prepare to open, we want you to get involved!

Major funding awarded to Hope and Vision Communities, a charity providing homes for people in recovery, will help create life-changing housing for vulnerable women in Gloucester. Hope and Vision Communities are delighted to announce a £275,000 social investment from the Postcode Innovation Trust…

At Hope and Vision Communities, what truly sets us apart is not just the homes we provide, but the people who walk alongside our residents every day. Our work is shaped by lived experience, deep understanding, and relationships built on honesty and trust. In this interview, Kevin Randall, our Head…

This International Women’s Day, a homelessness charity celebrates being one step closer to helping women in Gloucester. Hope and Vision Communities are delighted to announce a £14,000 funding award from the Benefact Trust to support the purchase of a home for vulnerable women in the Gloucester…

This weekend, the supermarkets are full of what I like to call ‘mum-reblia’…various bits of pink sparkly merch, with ‘best mum ever’ emblazoned across. Plus, flowers, chocolates and of course the obligatory bath and shower giftsets! I don’t want to sound cynical here. Personally, I’m an absolute…

After 2 and a half years living with Hope and Vision, James got married and moved into a new home. He is very happy but that wasn’t always the case.  I started taking drugs when I was 17 or 18 and I came into rehab when I was 24 years old. Since then I have been able to benefit from the long-term…

16 Days of Activism is an international movement campaigning against gender-based violence. It runs over 16 days (hence the name!) starting 25th November – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women - and ending 10th December - which is Human Rights Day. Individuals,…