The installation of our new, all-weather gym is helping men battling addiction to invest in their physical health. The new gym building, located in the garden of our Wharncliffe Road property in Loughborough, has been made possible through the support of the Screwfix Foundation which supports projects that fix, repair, maintain and improved properties and… Continue reading Residents at The Carpenter’s Arms get physical in new gym space
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Technology wins for The Carpenter’s Arms at East Midlands Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2024
The Carpenter’s Arms was amongst the winners announced at East Midlands Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2024, which took place at The Venue @ DMU on 8th November. The charity won the Business Improvement Through Technology Award, sponsored by NetMonkeys and presented by ceremony host and ITV presenter Emma Jesson. A key way in which the… Continue reading Technology wins for The Carpenter’s Arms at East Midlands Chamber’s Leicestershire Business Awards 2024
Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham help secure homes for hens at The Carpenter’s Arms
The Carpenter’s Arms received a welcome boost to its plans to rear chickens when staff from local Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham lent their support. The project forms part of the charity’s ambitions to turn a one-acre piece of wasteland at its Six Hills site (situated midway between Melton Mowbray and Loughborough) into… Continue reading Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham help secure homes for hens at The Carpenter’s Arms
Preparing for the Autumn Budget
With so much speculation at the moment about what the Budget announcement will mean for us all, we asked Eleanor King, Managing Director at Ian King Financial Planning Ltd, to share her thoughts. Aaahh, the Autumn…a time for standing by the window with a mug of hot chocolate, watching the leaves fall and wondering how… Continue reading Preparing for the Autumn Budget
Jonny’s Story: From Struggles to Strength
“I’m not looking back at what I’ve lost but focusing on what’s ahead” Jonny’s journey is a powerful example of personal transformation. After completing The Carpenter’s Arms recovery programme, Jonny became a dedicated volunteer with us, supporting others through their recovery process. His time with us was marked by a strong commitment to giving back… Continue reading Jonny’s Story: From Struggles to Strength
Donor power helps transform The Carpenter’s Arms wasteland into thriving meadow
The Carpenter’s Arms is one step closer to realising its dream of turning a one-acre piece of wasteland into a purposeful meadow space to grow fruit and vegetables, rear chickens and keep bees, thanks to the generosity of local supporters. The project has been given the name ‘Malone Meadows’ in memory of Brendan, the husband… Continue reading Donor power helps transform The Carpenter’s Arms wasteland into thriving meadow
Stories of addiction recovery championed at The Carpenter’s Arms’ annual celebration
Uplifting stories of drug and alcohol addiction recovery were celebrated by an audience of some 150 guests at our annual celebration event. The event, which took place at King Power Stadium on Friday, 21st June, was attended by the Deputy Lieutenant of Leicestershire Professor Robert Allison CBE, who presented on the vital role the Loughborough-based… Continue reading Stories of addiction recovery championed at The Carpenter’s Arms’ annual celebration
Lead sponsor announced for The Carpenter’s Arms’ addiction recovery celebration
Our annual celebration and expo, which takes place later this month, has received a welcome boost with the announcement that Ian King Financial Planning is to be the event’s lead sponsor. The event involves presentations from the charity and its graduates, as well as an expo to inform about each stage of our programme, our… Continue reading Lead sponsor announced for The Carpenter’s Arms’ addiction recovery celebration
High Sheriff receives warm welcome at The Carpenter’s Arms addiction recovery centre
The newly appointed High Sheriff of Leicestershire, Mr John Chatfeild-Roberts, received the warmest of welcomes when he visited The Carpenter’s Arms addiction recovery centre at Six Hills this week. The purpose of the visit was to learn more about the charity’s vital work in supporting men challenged by issues with drugs, alcohol and other forms… Continue reading High Sheriff receives warm welcome at The Carpenter’s Arms addiction recovery centre
Fire Disaster Appeal launches for The Carpenter’s Arms’ Six Hills site
We need your help! On the morning of Saturday, 30th March, The Carpenter’s Arms suffered a devastating fire at its Six Hills property on the A46 between Loughborough and Melton Mowbray. Miraculously, none of the staff or residents were injured and we would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Services for… Continue reading Fire Disaster Appeal launches for The Carpenter’s Arms’ Six Hills site