As part of a new series of interviews, we’re taking time to shine a light on the people behind the scenes at The Carpenter’s Arms and share insight into the day-to-day work that supports recovery. Through these conversations, we hope to give a deeper understanding of the roles, values and people that help keep the… Continue reading The People Behind the Work: A Conversation with Eve
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The Carpenter’s Arms 2025 Christmas gift appeal
The Carpenter’s Arms is excited to announce the kick-off of our 2025 Christmas gift appeal! Christmas can be particularly challenging for our residents. It’s often a reminder of the absence of loved ones or the weight of past struggles, and that’s why we’d really value your support this Christmas! If you’d like to donate, you… Continue reading The Carpenter’s Arms 2025 Christmas gift appeal
Luke’s Journey: An Update
Earlier this year, we shared Luke’s Story: Building a Better Future on our website, where he spoke honestly about reaching breaking point and finding hope again through The Carpenter’s Arms. His ongoing journey is also featured in our latest pamphlet and we wanted to share his update with you here. “I was lost in addiction… Continue reading Luke’s Journey: An Update
Men recovering from addiction receive jobs boost thanks to The Carpenter’s Arms latest employability initiative
The employment opportunities of men recovering from addiction have been given a welcome boost through a new partnership between The Carpenter’s Arms and local business Radius Vehicle Solutions. The Carpenter’s Arms proposed the employment initiative to Radius with the aim of reducing both unemployment and future addiction amongst residents moving on from the charity. Drug… Continue reading Men recovering from addiction receive jobs boost thanks to The Carpenter’s Arms latest employability initiative
Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham lead the way in transforming outdoor space at The Carpenter’s Arms
Generous donations of time, equipment and muscle were in abundance when Hilton East Midlands Airport, Hilton Nottingham and local legal firm Johnson Astills lent their support to the renovation of outdoor space at The Carpenter’s Arms. Our Phase 1 ‘Stepping into Recovery’ centre at Wharncliffe Road, Loughborough is where men start their substance and alcohol… Continue reading Hilton East Midlands Airport and Hilton Nottingham lead the way in transforming outdoor space at The Carpenter’s Arms
Legal firm Johnson Astills partners with The Carpenter’s Arms to help break the cycle of addiction
Leicestershire-based legal firm Johnson Astills have announced that The Carpenter’s Arms is to be their Charity of the Year. A rolling programme of support will be implemented over the coming year, starting with accredited therapy training for five support workers. Recognising the therapeutic benefit of gardening, the firm has also committed to providing 15 fruit… Continue reading Legal firm Johnson Astills partners with The Carpenter’s Arms to help break the cycle of addiction
Triumph over addiction honoured at The Carpenter’s Arms Celebration 2025
A community committed to delivering hope after addiction came together for The Carpenter’s Arms annual celebration on Friday,19th September at Trent Vineyard, Nottingham. Staff, volunteers, graduating residents and their families were joined at the event by the High Sheriff of Leicestershire Mr Stephen Bryan JP, the Mayor of Charnwood Cllr David Northage, the Police and… Continue reading Triumph over addiction honoured at The Carpenter’s Arms Celebration 2025
Luke’s Story: Building a Better Future
When Luke first came to The Carpenter’s Arms, life was at breaking point. Now, 17 weeks on, he’s working hard to turn things around and build a future he can be proud of. “My name is Luke Griffin. I was lost in addiction to crack for 11 years and lost everything, including my supervisor role… Continue reading Luke’s Story: Building a Better Future
Loughborough College’s IT donation supports education and employment at The Carpenter’s Arms
Loughborough College are playing their part in tackling digital poverty and supporting employability with their donation of 30 refurbished laptops to The Carpenter’s Arms. It means that the 29 residents at our Six Hills property in Loughborough can access IT equipment to help support their progress towards living independently, particularly when it comes to acquiring… Continue reading Loughborough College’s IT donation supports education and employment at The Carpenter’s Arms
World Record Swimmer supports The Carpenter’s Arms outdoor swim and Q&A
The role of mental resilience in physical performance was the topic for discussion when World Record Swimmer Cllr Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE joined The Carpenter’s Arms’s outdoor swim and Q&A session. The event, which took place on Friday, 27th June 2025 at Swim Six Hills, Melton Mowbray, was attended by a number of supporters, former… Continue reading World Record Swimmer supports The Carpenter’s Arms outdoor swim and Q&A