Happy 9th Recovery Birthday, Will! 🎉💙 Today we celebrate an incredible milestone. 9 years drink and drug free. Will’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how difficult life becomes, recovery can completely transform a person’s future. There was a time when Will was homeless, selling The Big Issue and struggling to see a way forward. Today, through determination, hard work and the right support, he has turned his life around beyond what many thought possible, even achieving a nursing degree. What an incredible achievement, and what an inspiration to so many others. At Jericho House, we believe that with the right support, delivered by people who truly understand addiction and recovery, lives can be transformed. Will is living proof of that. Recovery isn’t just about stopping drugs and alcohol. It’s about rebuilding confidence, restoring relationships, finding purpose and creating a life worth living. Congratulations, Will. We couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve achieved and everything you continue to achieve. Here’s to nine amazing years…and many more to come. Recovery really is possible. 💙 #RecoveryIsPossible #RecoveryWorks #LivingRecoveryFoundation #JerichoHouse #RecoveryBirthday #HopeInAction #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #RecoveryJourney Foundation Derbyshire BBC Derby The National Lottery Community Fund Derby City Council University of Derby Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Toyota UK Derby Homes
What an incredible evening! A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this year’s Derbyshire Unstrictly Dancing Fundraiser such a fantastic success. We were honoured that The Living Recovery Foundation was chosen as one of five amazing charities to benefit from such a special event along side @the Lewis Sewell foundation Gillian Sewell DL FRSA Rebuild East Midlands Derby Kids’ Camp Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre To everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organise the evening, thank you. Events like this don’t happen by chance, and your hard work, dedication and generosity are truly appreciated. A very special thank you goes to the co-founders of the event, Theresa Peltier and 📣 Jonathan Leach. Your vision, commitment and passion have created an event that not only brings people together but also raises vital funds for local charities making a real difference in our communities. A huge thank you to every single dancer who stepped outside their comfort zone and took to the dance floor. Your courage, commitment and enthusiasm made the evening unforgettable. An extra special mention must go to our very own trustee, Caroline Lowery . Caroline, you were absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t be prouder of you for representing our charity with such passion, energy and grace. We would also like to thank the event sponsors, including Cosy Peter Ellse MBA DL cosy foundation, Deano Huub MBE and L.E.A.D., to name just a few. Your generosity and commitment to supporting local charities helped make this incredible evening possible. Finally, thank you to everyone who bought a ticket, made a donation, cheered the dancers on and supported the event. Every single person played a part in making the evening such a success. As an unfunded charity, support like this isn’t just appreciated…it is essential. It enables us to continue providing life-changing support to people overcoming addiction, helping them rebuild their lives, reconnect with their families and become positive members of our community. From everyone at The Living Recovery Foundation, thank you for believing in what we do and for helping us continue to bring hope, recovery and opportunity to those who need it most. We are truly grateful. 💙 #ThankYou #UnStrictlyComeDancing #LivingRecoveryFoundation #RecoveryIsPossible #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference #Derby #Charity #HopeInAction #StrongerTogether Ian Morgan OBE FCILT ( sorry I missed you ) ♥️ The National Lottery Community Fund Foundation Derbyshire Toyota UK Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner University of Derby BBC Derby The Invisible Friends Cllr Jonathan Smale Ged Potter another very special shout out and thankyou to another dancer Chris Birds for an amazing Donation 🔥🔥🏆🏆
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




