The Harbour Centre Plymouth is a local charity that provides support for people affected by drug and alcohol use, as well as the wider challenges that often accompany addiction, including mental health difficulties, housing issues, and family problems. Harbour offers confidential, non-judgemental support through assessment, recovery programmes, counselling, clinical interventions, and family services, helping individuals make positive and lasting changes in their lives.
MoonDogz is a Plymouth-based community interest company that uses kayaking, outdoor activities, and peer support to improve mental health and wellbeing. The group provides a safe, non-judgemental environment where people can connect with others, build confidence, and access support through shared experiences in nature. Their aim is to help individuals improve their mental wellbeing while reducing isolation and promoting positive social connections.
Ahimsa is a Plymouth-based charity that works to prevent and reduce domestic abuse by supporting individuals to change harmful behaviours while also providing support to partners, ex-partners, and families affected by abuse. Through trauma-informed programmes, one-to-one interventions, and youth services, Ahimsa aims to create safer relationships and break cycles of abuse across the community.
The Phoebe Hoskin Trust is a Plymouth-based charity that supports families facing the devastating reality of a child’s terminal illness or bereavement. Established in memory of Phoebe Hoskin, the charity provides memory boxes, practical guidance, emotional support, and opportunities for families to create lasting memories with their loved ones. The trust also works to raise awareness of life-limiting childhood conditions and helps maintain the Forever & Always Memorial Garden at Derriford Hospital, offering a place of reflection and remembrance for grieving families.
Friends and Families is a Plymouth-based charity that supports and empowers families who have children with disabilities, special educational needs (SEND), or neurodiverse conditions. The charity provides practical advice, emotional support, inclusive activities, parent and carer wellbeing services, and opportunities for families to connect with others facing similar challenges. Their aim is to help children and young people thrive while ensuring families feel supported, informed, and less isolated.