Recycling Lives
Individuals

Darrel

Life is "rosy" for Darrel now he has the stability a job, a home and routine

James

James now has a new home, a steady job, and can see a future

Jean – Volunteer

Jean won an national award for her efforts volunteering at our Food Redistribution Centre

Yvonne

Yvonne is back in employment and a home of her own after spending months living on the streets

Kris

Kris says Recycling Lives Charity has given him the chances he'd never been given in life

Shaun

Shaun joined our 'family' towards in prison and then moved into our residential facility. Now he's the happiest he's ever been.

Gina

Gina is sharing her story of hope thanks to support from the ACE Project

Colin

Colin says the ACE Project has given him firm foundations to rebuild his life

Steve

Steve says life is a 'dream' since breaking the cycle of reoffending

Andy

Andy is 'high on life' thanks to his new home and job

Martin

After years of street homelessness, Martin now has his own home

Garry

Garry has shown his family they can believe in him again

Donna

Through-the-gate support helped Donna to quickly resettle on release

Aaron

Aaron has never been happier since rebuilding family relationships

Kayleigh

Kayleigh is better able to manage her mental health thanks to the stability of work

Richard

Richard knew he could trust in our team for support and understanding

Samantha

Our workshop helped Samantha to stay focussed and positive in prison

Zack – Volunteer

Zack's learned new skills and grown in confidence, ready to go and find a new job

Helen – Volunteer

Helen has regained her confidence and learned to cope with grief through volunteering

Bill – Volunteer

Bill has a renewed sense of purpose from volunteering after retirement

Rimma – Volunteer

Rimma has grown in confidence and settled in a new community

Mark – Volunteer

Mark has found full-time work thanks to volunteering

Christine – Volunteer

Christine is sharing her skills and experience after retirement

Damien

Damien has broken the cycle of crime and is a role model to his family

Gary

Gary now has a settled home and a steady job for the first time

Ian

Ian found the motivation and direction to maintain his abstinence

Janet

Janet had ongoing support to resettle in the community after release

Danny

Danny is now financially independent, earning and saving money

Chamayne

Chamayne has overcome mental health problems and secured her first job