Recovery group celebrate funding boost
A group which supports people in recovery has received a welcome funding boost.
Minds of Recovery works across Irvine and Kilbirnie providing individual and person-centred help to people navigating their difficult journey through recovery.
And the not-for-profit organisation will be helped significantly after recently receiving almost £30,000 from North Ayrshire Ventures Trust (NAVT).
This grant programme was developed to enable voluntary, community and social enterprises in North Ayrshire to explore new opportunities to help them grow in size and improve long-term sustainability.
The money will be provided over a three-year period to support staffing and running costs to support the introduction of Recovery Coaching.
This one-to-one style of coaching has been evidenced in other areas of Scotland to have an impact in reducing drug related deaths and supporting people into recovery from addiction and improving mental wellbeing.
The funding will be for one staff position who will enable the group to then develop another six volunteers throughout the year in various roles.
Quote: Minds of Recovery do a fantastic job already and are striving to do even more for people in addiction. Recovery Coaching has been seen to make a huge difference and we believe it will be beneficial to Minds of Recovery and helping people in what is often a complex and long recovery journey. They are linking in with many of our services – such as the Alcohol and Drug Partnership – and really complementing some of the great work being done in the region. We look forward to seeing the progress Minds of Recovery make over the coming weeks and months.”
Quote from: Councillor Alan Hill, Cabinet Member for Communities and Islands
Community Coordinator Darren Anderson said: “Minds of Recovery would like to thank North Ayrshire Council and the Board for receiving this much-needed funding which will see us develop Recovery Coaching.”
If you would like to apply for NAVT funding, please email infonavt@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Published: 06 March 2025