Double Impact Launches TimeOut: A New Gambling Recovery Service for Nottingham city
Published at 01-10-2024Double Impact Services is proud to announce the launch of TimeOut, a new initiative designed to support Nottingham City residents affected by gambling. The service, based in the heart of the city, is aimed at providing help to those who are struggling with gambling-related harms and offering a path to recovery.
Nottinghamshire Hosts its First Inclusive Recovery Cities Event
Published at 01-10-2024Double Impact is pleased to share the success of Nottinghamshire’s first Inclusive Recovery Cities event—a day dedicated to celebrating recovery and showcasing the incredible community organisations supporting it across the county.
New Recovery Service for Scunthorpe
Published at 28-06-2024June 28th was a great day for us at Double Impact, it being the offical launch of the Scunthorpe Recovery Service, a new dedicated space to support individuals in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. The service was inaugurated by Diane Lee, Director of Public Health, who cut the ceremonial ribbon at an event attended by commissioners, local partners, and members of the recovery community.
Poem by Graham
Published at 16-01-2024A reflective poem by one of our participants in Lincolnshire.
CAFE SOBAR HOSTS INCLUSIVE RECOVERY CITIES NATIONAL MEETING
Published at 15-01-2024Cafe Sobar and Double Impact were delighted to host the National Inclusive Recovery Cities meeting in December 2023. The aim of the collective is to increase the number of cities actively supporting and promoting recovery from addiction at a city-wide level. It’s an approach which emphasises the positive value that people in recovery have to wider society – and, crucially, to remove the shame and stigma around addiction.
The Spirit Of Recovery is alive and well in Nottinghamshire award ceremony.
Published at 13-12-2023The Nottingham Contemporary gallery played host to an afternoon of inspiration, celebration, and triumph as Double Impact held its annual Spirit of Recovery Awards ceremony. The event, now in its 10th year, brought together individuals, partners, and organisations committed to supporting recovery from addiction in Nottinghamshire.
Double Impact's Cafe Sobar Secures Three-Year Grant Support from the National Lottery Community Fund
Published at 13-12-2023Another reason to be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Double Impact is thrilled to announce that its social enterprise, Cafe Sobar, has been awarded a significant grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. The grant, spanning the next three years, will empower Cafe Sobar to continue its impactful work in providing a safe and welcoming space for individuals in recovery, offering work experience placements, and fostering a sense of community through diverse events.
Double Impact Runners Celebrate 25 Years of Supporting People In Recovery
Published at 25-09-2023In celebration of Double Impact’s 25th Anniversary a team comprising people in recovery, supporters and staff, came together to run the Robin Hood Half Marathon, and what a team they turned out to be!
Robin Hood Half Marathon September 2023
Published at 31-07-2023The first is our major fundraiser, for which we are seeking 25 runners to take part in the Robin Hood Half Marathon in September 2023.
LINCOLNSHIRE PARTICIPANTS ENJOY A VISIT TO THE ESCAPE ROOMS
Published at 21-03-2023Lincolnshire Recovery Connector, Hayley's verdict on the most recent trip funded through the Connect Fund - 'A great team building experience with an added extra of smiles and laughter!'
TIME OUT GAMBLING HARMS - BLOG
Published at 15-03-2023Our Voices Matter – Using Lived Experience When Developing the Time Out Gambling Harms Project in Nottingham
CONNECT FUND PROVIDES CHRISTMAS CHEER
Published at 13-03-2023The Connect Fund was able to provide some much needed Christmas cheer for people recovering from alcohol and drug issues in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.