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UK Recovery Walk 2025 Wolverhampton
City wins bid to host next National Recovery Walk Released: Tuesday 17 December, 2024 In a first for the city, Wolverhampton has been chosen as the venue for the 2025 UK Recovery Walk – after residents and local organisations came out in force to back its bid to host...
(FAVOR UK) Annual Report 2024
FAVOR Report by Paul Finch2024 was a transformative year for FAVOR UK, marked by significant milestones and an expanded impact. From the landmark Right to Recovery Bill reaching the Scottish Parliament to the growth of our Women’s Healing Retreat program, the hosting...
The Bids are in for 2025 UK Recovery Walk – Vote now.
The power to shape the future of the UK Recovery Walk is in your hands! This year, we have two incredible bids from Wolverhampton and Solihull, each passionate about hosting the next UK Recovery Walk. We invite you to take part in this democratic process by reading...
Stand Up for Recovery: A Template to Use in the Right to Recovery Bill Consultation
Are you passionate about ensuring that those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction have access to effective, compassionate treatment in Scotland? The Right to Recovery Bill consultation offers a vital opportunity to shape policy that could make treatment more...
3 year Advocacy Case Worker Report
This report provides an in-depth analysis of both the state of the addiction sector in Scotland and the first three years of FAVOR UK’s advocacy project, a vital lifeline for individuals and families affected by substance use. It highlights both the groundbreaking...
Reflecting on the Women’s Healing Retreat: A Journey of Connection, Empowerment, and Renewal
By Annemarie Ward There’s something extraordinary about bringing women together—a palpable energy that fosters healing, unity, and empowerment. This October, FAVOR UK hosted the Women's Healing Retreat at the serene Netherurd Garden House in the Scottish Borders,...
The Stark Contrast in Drug Deaths across the UK
The drug death crisis across the UK remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The recent statistics for 2023 from Scotland, and England and Wales, reveal stark differences between the two nations. As someone deeply committed...
Rethinking the UK’s Approach to Synthetic Opioids: Why Harm Reduction Alone Won’t Solve the Fentanyl Crisis
The UK is in the midst of a public health emergency: synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazenes are claiming lives at an alarming rate. These substances are not just another challenge in the ongoing struggle against addiction—they represent a deadly escalation....
Overlooked Success: The Untapped Potential of RAPt’s 12-Step Programme in Reducing Reoffending
It’s disheartening, though sadly not surprising, to see that the significant findings from the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt) programme (now Forward Trust) have long been overlooked, especially given the proven success of 12-step abstinence-based...
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Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
UK RECOVERY WALK Newcastle 2022
At last --- Starting point is 12.00 at Ceremonial Way (next to the Civic Centre) on 17th September 2022. We will walk down Ceremonial Way, to the City and then back to the park for the rest of the day. Join the Recovery Walk Newcastle 2022 17th September 2022...
Purple Heart of Recovery
The History of the Purple Heart Way back in 2012 we created the purple heart of recovery as our charity's emblem to represent the bravery & courage required & practiced daily, by people in recovery & their families, friends & allies. Honouring all...
Bidding Process open to host the UK Recovery Walk
We are now open to notes of interest and applications for the hosting of The UK Recovery Walk in 2024. Bidding Process for to Host the UK Recovery Walk Applying to host The UK Recovery Walk is a two-step process: Note Of Interest Bidding Specification...
Recovery Month 2021 – When we include YOU in our plans
As Im sure you know, Recovery Month here in the UK was amazing this year - with daily events off & online. Much of this amazingness came from the energy & enthusiam of our latest board member Calliese. We asked her to write a blog about what it meant for her...
End of Recovery Month 2020
Normally at the end of Recovery month we are invigorated and reenergised in our commitment to celebrating recovery but this year it has been more difficult to celebrate and here’s why. The impact of lockdown on recovery according to a yougov poll says that 39% of...
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Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
UK RECOVERY WALK Newcastle 2022
At last --- Starting point is 12.00 at Ceremonial Way (next to the Civic Centre) on 17th September 2022. We will walk down Ceremonial Way, to the City and then back to the park for the rest of the day. Join the Recovery Walk Newcastle 2022 17th September 2022...
Bidding Process open to host the UK Recovery Walk
We are now open to notes of interest and applications for the hosting of The UK Recovery Walk in 2024. Bidding Process for to Host the UK Recovery Walk Applying to host The UK Recovery Walk is a two-step process: Note Of Interest Bidding Specification...
Newcastle 2021 UK Recovery Walk Brochure
Hey everyone please check out this years brouchre for the UK Recovery Walk 2021 (NEWCASTLE) favor2021 Across the UK we have seen even more of our friends and family lost to alcohol & other drug deaths. As usual each year we see the usual commentary...
UK Recovery Walk 2019 Brochure.
Here it is folks Download it here Final Brochure 2019 Thanks to all our Sponsors - we couldn't do it without you - thats just a plain fact ! We are so grateful for your unconditional support each year. Hugs from all of us and from everyone who will attend over the...
Huddersfield or Newcastle for UKRW 2020- You decide.
The Bids are in for next years potential Hosts. The Bid have came in this year aagin from city's in the North = Newcastle & Huddersfield. Newcastle Bid You can Read the bid from Newcastle by clicking on the links above & below New2Recovery Walk...
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Christmas Message & Annual Report 2023
Dear Friends, Members ,Colleagues, and the FAVORUK Community, As 2023 draws to a close and we look towards 2024, I reflect on our journey at @FAVORUK, marked not just by progress but by the courage to challenge norms and confront uncomfortable truths in the realm of...
Annual Report 21-22
Please find our annual report here. Also please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions, suggestion, or directions for our work. This is a summary of our work for the year but we are happy to talk to in more detail anytime. You can contact us at...
Our Annual Report 20/21
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being interested in our work, and whether you are a person in or seeking recovery, a commissioner, a funder, a critic, or a member of the media - we want to extend a warm hand of friendship, and our...
Our Annual Report 2019/20
Please find the press release below and the download to our Annual Report . Annual Report 2020_print version. Scotland “going backwards” on tackling drug deaths A campaign group has said Scotland is now “going backwards” in efforts to tackle drug deaths. A...
Our Annual Report 2018/9
Please feel free to download our Annual Report here. We hope you enjoy reading it. Annual Report 2019-6.pdf
Our Annual Report 2017/18
On behalf of the board, I am proud to present the Trustees’ Annual Report, which sets out, for our supporters, members and the general public, what we have achieved and to give sight and opportunity for our members to influence our work going forward over the next...
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