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The Carpenter's Arms

Accommodation providing addiction related support primarily for those challenged with homelessness This programme ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months long.

The programme -

Phase 1: We have 18 bedrooms across 2 sites for new arrivals, commonly referred to as Phase 1. Here residents can settle in, reduce from methadone, subutex, chlordiazapoxide or a range of other prescribed medications to aid with substance withdrawal. Here residents are expected to work with staff to detox and prepare for Phase 2 should the resident successfully complete Phase 1. P

hase 2: This part of the programme focuses on the pastoral issues surrounding the addictive lifestyle, including looking at the back to work mentality. During this time residents will be encouraged to reconcile with family, visits facilitated and progress made on core issues by one of our support workers. Phase 3: For those who have successfully completed a residential addiction recovery centre, ours or a similar programme in the UK, we offer great accommodation in and around the Loughborough area. These houses have a member of staff living in and space for up to 4 residents. During this time the resident will be encouraged back to work, but realistically the timetable is their own. A regular review takes place every three months to determine the progress a resident is making in Phase 3 and, along with their key worker, new long term objectives are set. Help is never far away though as the live in staff member assists with daily challenges including work place issues and life skills. Re-offenders: Due to our close working relationship with the police and probation, and in no small part to the further education courses that some residents enrol on, we have found particular success with re-offenders. For those coming out of prison, our centre provides a stable platform for reintegration whilst addressing recovery from addiction. This programme includes move on houses with voluntary work available. Perks: We have found that part of successful rehabilitation is a healthy body as well as a healthy mind. We have a gym at Phase 2, a 5 a side football team, a scuba diving club and volunteering opportunities that include gardening within the community. This is a great chance to invest in the local community. After a busy day, catch up with other residents in the hot tub onsite or over a game of pool or table tennis. Street-2-life: This is a fantastic opportunity for willing residents to sow back into a younger generation by visiting schools and running workshops on substance abuse. This includes working with local youth groups. Family feel: Our largest centre has 29 bedrooms so there is always a sense of knowing who you live with and who you’re going through the programme with. We recognise that a support network is a necessary tool and so we will also work with clients to help reconcile family relationships. We believe that Christianity provides a firm foundation and ethos to operate under. No-one is excluded from applying for a place on our programme. Although we are based in Leicestershire, we are able to accommodate referrals nationwide. Application forms and House Rules can be downloaded from our website.

22/07/2025

Have you met our support dog Brodhi?! 🐕

He's usually such a happy fella but all the love our chickens are getting on socials has left him down at mouth!

Desperate to be Top Dog, he won't leave the camera alone! 📸

18/07/2025

A huge thank you to Whetstone Baptist Church for their generous donation of clothing sets for new residents in need.

They've put together around 20 sets in various sizes, including trousers and suits – and have kindly committed to donating regularly every couple of months, or whenever they're needed most. 💙

11/07/2025

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.

Their generosity will help our residents take part in online learning, work towards their CSCS cards – a key qualification for the construction industry – and build confidence using software, working on their CVs, searching for jobs, attending online interviews and, when the time comes, finding their next home.

This donation is a brilliant step towards helping our residents gain new skills, rebuild their confidence, and move forward into employment and independent living.

Find out more: https://carpenters-arms.org/loughborough-colleges-it-donation-supports-education-and-employment-at-the-carpenters-arms/

10/07/2025

We’re running low on some everyday essentials for our residents.

Often, when people arrive with us, they have few belongings. We want to ensure they have everything they need from day one and keep these essential items well stocked for when they’re needed most.

If you’d like to help, you can purchase any of the items shown below directly from our Amazon Wish List. Your gifts will be sent straight to us.

🔗 https://amzn.eu/8AUuLYh 🔗

Thank you for your help in supporting our residents💙

03/07/2025

What an incredible day celebrating the link between mental health, recovery and physical wellbeing. A powerful reminder that mindset and motivation are key to pushing through when things get tough. 💪

Thank you Cllr Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE for sharing so many great tips on how to keep going when motivation drops, to the Mayor of Charnwood and Mayoress of Charnwood and all our other wonderful supporters for joining us on the day, and to Swim Six Hills for providing such a fabulous venue.

📸 We’ve captured some of the highlights from the day in our reel below – and if you’d like to find out more, head to https://carpenters-arms.org/world-record-swimmer-supports-the-carpenters-arms-outdoor-swim-and-qa/

Charnwood Borough Council

27/06/2025

Check out our ball skills at the kit reveal! ⚽️

Big thanks to Walsh for joining us for the kickabout, and a huge thank you to Enva for sponsoring our football kit this season – their support is already making a real difference, helping us celebrate a win in the Homeless Football League!

20/06/2025

This Friday JOIN an event that dives deep – into freezing water and powerful conversation.

World Record Swimmer Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE and CEO Richard Spence are taking on an outdoor swim at Swim Six Hills. Before they take to the water, they’ll be holding a Q&A to share what connects peak physical performance with positive mental attitude the journey to addiction recovery.

📍 Swim Six Hills, Melton Mowbray
🗓️ Friday 27th June
🔗 Join the Q&A by booking your place through the 'Reserve a spot' button at: https://bit.ly/4cAjtBl

Come join us for an informative outdoor swim Q&A session with The Carpenter's Arms and Cllr Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE

17/06/2025

⚽ Come and support us on the pitch for the HOOF Homeless
Football League Charity Fun Day!

📅 All the match details are below – grab your tickets now and cheer us on!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://leicestershire-rutland-county-football-association.sumupstore.com/product/homeless-open-opportunities-football-11-side-charity-match?fbclid=IwY2xjawK-eF5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB3MU5yTDRWZm1MTzlOSWxFAR4WIz9NS9x6pg0dbLUC-t0mKLDDQjkmHrpskTnhsZ9ND07yy15ok6hZS1adwQ_aem_ySGiqr0L_zDkfePw1F9N8w

Falcon Support Services Turning Point UK

15/06/2025

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at The Carpenter’s Arms 💙

Recovery isn’t just about overcoming addiction – it’s about being present, rebuilding trust, and showing up for the people we love.

Today we’re celebrating some of the amazing dads in our community who are doing exactly that!

13/06/2025

A huge thank you to Crown Decorating Centres Nottingham West Bridgford for their first generous donation of mistint paints to our Six Hills site! 🎨 These surplus paints are still perfectly good to use and would’ve otherwise gone to waste — so they’re ideal for helping us keep the site looking fresh and full of life.

Want to find out more about Crown Paint? You can check them out here:
🔗 https://crownpaints.co.uk

11/06/2025

Dr. Julie Bradshaw MBE is no stranger to overcoming challenges. From breaking the World Record for the fastest Butterfly Solo Swim across the English Channel to becoming a counsellor, coach, the Mayor of Charnwood and dedicated supporter of addiction recovery, Julie brings her passion and experience to a special Outdoor Swim and Q&A this June with The Carpenter’s Arms CEO Richard Spence.

Together, they’ll explore the powerful link between sport and recovery – and how self-belief, resilience and mindset make all the difference.

The event will also be joined by Cllr David Northage, Mayor of Charnwood. We’re honoured to be one of his chosen charities for the year and delighted to welcome his support on the day.

📍 Swim Six Hills, Melton Mowbray
📅 Friday 27th June
🔗 Join the Q&A by booking your place through the 'Reserve a spot' button at: https://bit.ly/4cAjtBl

Charnwood Borough Council

10/06/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Enva as the shirt sponsor for our charity’s football team for the season 2025-26!

And it comes at the perfect time – drum roll please – as we secured back-to-back promotion last night, this time to Division 1 of the Power Play League.

Football shows how our team – made up of current and former residents, together with our volunteers and staff members – can tackle playing sports competitively, sober and with respect.

It was fab to be cheered on at the kit reveal by Enva’s Kirsty Woodward and Daniel Chechlacz and to welcome Ryan Walsh to the squad!

Big thanks too to Fanatics Supplies Ltd who provided the kit at a discounted price and kindly donated a raft of other football goodies for the lads.

Read more here: https://carpenters-arms.org/enva-unites-with-the-carpenters-arms-to-fight-addiction-through-football/

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http://www.carpenters-arms.org/

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The programme: Phase 1: We have a twelve bedroom house for Phase 1. Here residents are expected to prepare themselves for Phase 2. This programme usually ranges from 2 weeks to 3 months long. Phase 2: This part of the programme focuses on the pastoral issues surrounding lifestyle, including looking at the back to work mentality. During this time residents will be encouraged to reconcile with family, visits facilitated and progress made on core issues by one of our certified counsellors. Phase 3: For those who have successfully completed the Phase 2 programme, ours or a similar programme in the UK, we offer great accommodation in and around the Loughborough area. These houses have a member of staff living in to provide low level support for up to 4 residents. During this time the resident will be encouraged back to work, but realistically their timetable is their own. A regular review takes place every three months to determine the progress a resident is making in Phase 3 and, along with their key worker, new long term objectives are set. Help is never far away though as the live in staff member assists with daily challenges including work place issues and life skills. Re-offenders: Due to our close working relationship with the police and probation, and in no small part to the further education courses that some residents enrol on, we have found particular success with re-offenders. For those coming out of prison, our centre provides a stable platform for reintegration whilst addressing lifestyle issues. This programme includes move on houses with voluntary work available. Perks: We have found that part of successful rehabilitation is a healthy body as well as a healthy mind. We have a sports programme that uses the local gym 3 times a week and volunteering opportunities that include gardening within the community. This is a great chance to invest in the local community. After a busy day, catch up with other residents in the hot tub onsite or over a game of pool, table tennis or table football. Family feel: Our largest centre has 29 bedrooms so there is always a sense of knowing who you live with and who you’re going through the programme with. We recognise that a support network is a necessary tool and so we will also work with clients to help reconcile family relationships. We believe that Christianity provides a firm foundation and ethos to operate under. Referrals: We take a variety of referrals and no-one is excluded from applying for a place on our programme. Although we are based in Leicestershire, we are able to accommodate referrals nationwide. Application forms and House Rules can be downloaded from our website.