Over 800 people directly supported in Greenock and that’s before you even begin to count the families whose lives were restored alongside them. Add to that the successes in Dundee and their families. The work in Derby and the families rebuilt there. Projects in Nottingham, Northampton and Grantham. A housing project in Derby. A project supporting young people caught up in county lines in Nottingham. When you step back and look at it properly, the scale of what Michael and his team have built over the last 25 years is remarkable. And the truth is, much of it has been done with very little help, very little funding, and very little recognition. What they’ve really done is set off a chain reaction. One person gets well. One family heals. That person then goes on to help others. Communities shift. Narratives change. They’ve quietly proved that real, lasting change is far more possible than most people think … when the right conditions are created and the right support is put in place. That kind of work might not always make headlines, but its impact runs deep. Please share These guys deserve a medal 🏆
Today we’re celebrating 1 year of The Living Recovery Foundation. 😱😱😱 A year on from taking the step forward, we just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s stood with us and made this possible. To our trustees and patrons for your guidance and belief. To our AMAZING staff and volunteers who turn up day in, day out and put their hearts into this work. And to all of you out there who’ve donated, fundraised, shared posts, liked posts, or simply backed us in quiet ways.. none of this happens without you. 👏👏 This Foundation exists because people believed recovery deserved more than short-term fixes. One year in, we’re still here, still growing, and still doing the work that changes lives and rebuilds families. Thank you for being part of it. Onwards, together ❤️ A special thanks to Foundation Derbyshire TOYOTA The National Lottery Community Fund Derby City Council If you’re a local business, organisation or potential partner and you’re looking to support work that genuinely changes lives, we’d love to hear from you. The Living Recovery Foundation delivers long-term, community-based recovery support that rebuilds individuals, families and futures. Whether through sponsorship, partnership, skills-sharing or financial support, your involvement can make a real and lasting difference right here in our community. Please get in touch if you’d like to explore how we can work together.
Our Patrons

Ged Potter
Mayor of Derby 2024-2025
Councillor for Allestree

Ian Morgan OBE
High Sheriff of Derbyshire 2024-2025
Chair Derbyshire CCC, Deputy Chair Wellglade Ltd

Philip Ingall
Councillor for Chellaston and Shelton Lock




