“We did it” is a phase I wasn’t sure we’d be saying at some points this weekend but WE did it! Not only did we smash our target (every penny comes to the charity so please keep giving) but we also climbed mountains we didn’t think we could We’re really proud of the residents that took part.…

We are delighted to announce that Kevin Randall is joining us as our new Head of Key Working. Kevin is a 'bitsa' which means he's lived bits of his life in different countries including New Zealand, Australia and the USA. He grew up experiencing the same kind of trauma that many of our residents…

I wanted to tell you more about my friend Paul Blair who is leading the team climbing the 21 Peaks in a few weeks. Paul and I were in Bullingdon prison together and it was Peter, our Chairman, who sentenced us both. This photo is the moment Paul met Peter again for the first time since the court…

This is Paul Blair. He and I have a few things in common: 1. We were in Bullingdon prison together 2. Judge Ross sentenced us both 3. We’re both crazy enough to climb 21 peaks over 2 days next month to raise money for Hope and Vision. Please share this post and consider donating to…

The final episode of the More Than My Past podcast from this series featuring Tony has been released. It focuses on reducing addiction and crime. It includes Tony's perspective on how a punitive response is less effective. He asks whether an empathetic response would be more effective and cost…

We are delighted to welcome two-time World Record Holder and Wild Adventurer Roger Davies as an Ambassador of our charity. It’s fair to say that having recovered from a life of crime, addiction and cancer, Roger knows a thing or two about transformation and second chances! He was once a man on…

We’re really honoured to have Michael Emmett joining us an Ambassador of our work. Having once been the world’s biggest drug smuggler he understands how important second chances are. He was 18 when he joined the family business and entered into the dangerous world of organised crime. His father…

Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE has always been a supporter and friend of Hope and Vision Communities, so it feels very natural to welcome her as an Ambassador. She is best known as the author of ‘Mum, can you lend me twenty quid?’ which tells the story of how her ordinary family was devastated by…

The trustees of Hope and Vision Communities became aware of the recent allegations concerning Russell Brand only when they emerged in the media on Saturday 16th September. We are saddened by the stories emerging but our focus must continue to be on working with men in recovery from addiction, and…

The Martin Geddes Charitable Trust was founded in 2014 in memory of Martin Geddes by his family and friends. It supports people who are affected by alcohol and other addictive substances and we are honoured to be the latest receipent of their support. The funding of £7,650 will continue our work…