The Matthew Project's inaugural Six Chefs event was an outstanding success, bringing together Norfolk's hospitality community, local businesses, supporters, students, and volunteers for a memorable evening that celebrated exceptional food while raising vital funds for our work across Norfolk.

Here's an update from our Next Steps team, including feedback from recent Recovery Support Programme graduates, plus a hospitality update... Another two Recovery Support Programme cohorts have successfully graduated, one weekday cohort, graduating on 22nd October and the weekend cohort graduating on 24th October. Some of the feedback we received was: "Charlotte is an inspiring and very knowledgeable person who brings a lot with her neurological knowledge." (weekend cohort) "L

Our Big Thank You Evening this October was a great success. We welcomed 50 of our supporters to the centre to learn more about our work and see first-hand the difference their support makes.

We are super proud of Kev Dynes and the team for completeing another of their Bikepacking Fundraisers this summer. Let's here from Kev himself...

The latest updates from our Young People's team...

Staff, family and friends conquered Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon to raise £1,205 for The Matthew Project.

It was our pleasure at The Matthew Project to host our final Business Breakfast of the year last Friday. 20 businesses from our local community attended our session on Micro Habits and Wellbeing, chaired by our CEO Rachel Chapman, along with On Track Manager Anita Gagen and On Track Recovery Support Worker Kevin Dynes. There were lots of aspects of wellbeing discussed, using the NHS 5 Steps, ranging from connecting with your neighbours by chatting about their dogs to completi

Read our Young People's Programmes August 2026 update, including an award nomination that spotlights groups who help young people flourish in Norfolk.

Discover fresh news from The Matthew Project, the first and only Norfolk post-treatment recovery centre, direct from our Next Steps Team members this month.

Persimmon Homes Anglia's sponsorship not only helps keep our services running, it also made our Stories of Strength exhibition possible at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital - breaking down alcohol and substance use stigma, and inspiring others to change their lives for the better.

Everyone who's worked with us or visited us knows the value of our volunteers. From supporting events and catering all the way through to our alcohol recovery activities, they're an invaluable asset to The Matthew Project: warm, kind, and all-round wonderful people from all walks of life. We came together recently to celebrate our volunteers at our Recovery Centre on Oak Street - read on to discover more from our HR & Volunteer Officer Deborah Morris.

Do you have some experience as a tradesman? This is a great opportunity to pass on that knowledge to others and make a difference! The Matthew Project is a welcoming and vibrant place for building community, providing support, and helping to develop the confidence and skills of those in recovery from substance misuse. We are looking for volunteers to support the Next Steps Recovery Team to enable service users to learn new skills in the building trade for either self-develo

Would you like to volunteer in our kitchen and barista bar café? This is a great opportunity to be part of our amazing recovery support community and use your skills and enthusiasm to make a difference! The Matthew Project is a welcoming and vibrant place for building community, providing support, and helping to develop the confidence and skills of those in recovery from substance misuse. We are looking for volunteers to support the Next Steps Recovery Team to enable service

The Matthew Project has launched its Stories of Strength exhibition at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, where it will remain on display for three months. The launch coincides with Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), making it a timely reminder of the impact substance misuse has on individuals and families across Norfolk. The exhibition brings together powerful personal narratives from people affected by substance misuse, offering a deeply human perspective on addict

LAUNCHED DURING ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK (6TH - 12TH JULY 2026) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/07/2026 - Norwich, UK Aya, one of the individuals who has shared their story of their journey with The Matthew Project The Matthew Project (TMP) charity is launching its Stories of Strength exhibition at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, where it will remain on display for three months. The launch coincides with Alcohol Awareness Week (6th-12th July), making it a timely reminder of the

We are delighted to reshare the efforts of Leathes Prior Solicitors (LP), a leading Norfolk law firm that supported our mental health, alcohol and substance use work at The Matthew Project in 2025.

Running is a classic way to raise money for a charity, and remains a firm favourite among The Matthew Project's supporters. Read on for a summary of Edward Cottington and Matthew Northcote running for The Matthew Project in May 2026.

We are thrilled to share the story of the brilliant local buskers who have been raising money for our services at The Matthew Project.

Explore a young person's lived experience with ketamine, our drug and alcohol awareness sessions offer for educational professionals, and updates from the Easter holidays.

Read fresh updates from our On Track Team, including employability sessions and fun days out to build confidence and new skills, and boost our young members' self esteems.