Norfolk Christian charity finds hope for thousands

Norwich-based Christian-ethos charity The Matthew Project has helped almost 1800 people find hope over the last year with issues including drug and alcohol addition, poor mental health and barriers to education.

The figure was revealed during an evening to thank supporters on October 22 at its Next Steps centre in Norwich and in its latest Impact Report which has just been published.
 
The report also outlines how the charity has reached 373 adults in prison and 311 adults in recovery, supported 192 veterans and delivered 272 outreach and schools’ session across Norfolk.
 
CEO Rachel Chapman said: “Last year we celebrated our 40th anniversary, prompting us to reflect on our impact over the past four decades. We gathered over 40 stories from those we’ve supported, their families, our volunteers, staff and trustees, which provide insight into the way our work has changed people’s lives.
 
“We have seen the new YouCan and Unity services completing their first year. Unity supports young people struggling with their own substance misuse issues and YouCan supports children and young people affected by a family member’s substance use. The focus of the service is on building resilience and improving skills through a variety of positive activities.
 
“We are also delighted that our Next Steps centre has started to open 7 days a week, allowing us to welcome more individuals who work during the week and to provide support for those who find weekends particularly challenging.”

You can read the full Impact Report here.

www.matthewproject.org