Emma And James Sterling is fundraising for
The People's Recovery Project
Charity No. 1199225
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Started on 14th March 2025
London, London, UK
On 18th May, we will be running the Hackney Half Marathon to raise money for the People’s Recovery Project. The People’s Recovery Project is an innovative charity that seeks to make recovery achievable and sustainable for people experiencing homelessness and addiction
Homelessness is a growing crisis, with thousands of people struggling without proper support.
- In 2023 over 1400 people died while experiencing homelessness and over one third of these deaths were related to drugs and alcohol.
- Over two thirds of people who are experiencing homelessness have a drug or alcohol support need.
- In recent years there has been an annual increase in the number of people who are dying due to drug related causes in the United Kingdom
In the current paradigm we know that drug related deaths in the UK are increasing and opportunities to access recovery are extremely limited for people living on the streets. However, when people are given the opportunity to access residential detox and rehab the results can be transformative for the individual concerned.
The People’s Recovery Project is inspired by real journeys made by individuals experiencing homelessness and addiction through treatment and into recovery. These examples are currently the exception and through shared purpose our community is seeking to make recovery achievable and sustainable for people in this situation.
We feel strongly about this cause and believe that, with enough support, real change is possible. Please help us reach our fundraising goal—every donation, big or small, makes a difference.