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The Carpenter’s Arms is launching an appeal to bring bees and honey production to its Six Hills site. Sales from the initiative, which will be known as Six Hills Honey, will raise funds towards sustaining the charity’s residential accommodation and services for many years to come.   An initial 20 beehives will house the first colony… Continue reading A little honey and a lot of hope at The Carpenter’s Arms! 

Vital accredited therapy training has been delivered at The Carpenter’s Arms thanks to funding from local legal firm Johnson Astills as part of their charity-of-the-year commitment. Solicitor Jasmine Lees and Trainee Solicitor Jenny Jackson were invited along to the charity’s Six Hills property near Melton Mowbray to meet support workers who have benefitted from training… Continue reading Johnson Astills funds accredited therapy training to help fight addiction at The Carpenter’s Arms

As our services continue to grow, we are currently looking to lease additional properties to support individuals on their recovery journey. Safe, stable accommodation plays a vital role in helping the people we work with rebuild their lives, and we are keen to connect with landlords or property owners who may be able to partner… Continue reading Could You Help Us Expand Our Accommodation?

The Carpenter’s Arms is delighted to welcome Mrs Henrietta Chubb DL, former High Sheriff of Leicestershire, as its Patron. Henrietta has been a long-standing supporter of the charity’s work to support the rehabilitation of men struggling with addiction. She brings significant experience from previous trustee and patron roles, as well as from her voluntary work… Continue reading Mrs Henrietta Chubb DL announced as Patron of The Carpenter’s Arms

It is the generosity of local businesses that makes it possible for The Carpenter’s Arms to offer the breadth of support it does. One such supporter is The Fleet Auction Group who, over the Christmas period, helped us create a truly special festive season for our residents. Thanks to their support, we were able to… Continue reading The Fleet Auction Group funds festive support for residents

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

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