Next Steps Recovery Centre

The Site

In October 2018, the Matthew Project moved into 70 - 80 Oak Street, funded by Public Health England, forming the basis of Next Steps. With a total area of over 550m2, plus offices, the building has a huge amount of potential, with ample space for a wide range of activities and support.

The building is now a vital local asset, accessed by hundreds of local people. It was completed with the support of a wide range of trusts and foundations, local companies and individual donors.

Refurbishment work on Next Steps was officially opened on October 17th, 2019.

The Layout

Next Steps includes a wide range of rooms and spaces, custom-designed for supporting our target beneficiaries. When designing the centre, we consulted with groups of beneficiaries, staff, and other local professionals.

The key areas within the centre are as follows:

A reception and welcome area

A new toilet block

A laundry and shower room

An IT suite

An art studio

A group meeting space

A training kitchen and café
A new street-facing entrance for easier access
One-to-one therapy rooms, providing a safe place
A skills and employability workshop
Multifunctional space
A mezzanine breakaway area

How can you help?

Any donation, big or small, will make a big difference to the development of Next Steps, allowing us to support more of those in recovery to realise their potential.

If you would like to make a donation for over £500 then please contact finance@matthewproject.org, 01603 626 123.

Any donations over £1000 will be acknowledged by a wall plaque in the new Recovery Center and on our website.