How you can help

Trusts and Foundations

RAPt was launched as a charity in l992 when the need for drug treatment in prisons was recognised by a group of individuals who had studied the success of the 12-Step approach. We were entirely dependent on charitable donations until the government recognised the extent of the need for this work. We now receive some statutory funding, however, we still rely on charitable giving to fund new initiatives and to enable us to deliver the highest stands of treatment to those with addiction problems.

Drugs - seeing the light

Trusts and Foundations currently fund:

Aftercare programmes

For those who have completed a RAPt 12-Step primary programme and need support in securing funds for secondary treatment upon release.

The training department and programmes

RAPt is unique in its ability to offer free training for 12-Step counsellors, CARAT workers and prison officers. This means a high level of professional competence is consistently being achieved.

Volunteer programmes

A Volunteer Coordinator based at Head Office aims to place, support and guide volunteers, during their voluntary placements in the community and prisons settings.

Alcohol Intervention Projects

RAPt is developing a number of services to counteract the deficiencies in government funded alcohol work both in the community and prison estate.

Social Enterprise

RAPt is developing projects to enable prisoners to find pathways in to employment.

Research

Invaluable statistics are being gathered to allow an evidence based approach to outcomes which then informs the development of improved services.

Family Counselling

A specialist unit has been established in three prisons. Work allows relations to engage with the therapy undergone by the offender thus helping to support the family unit when he or she is released. We are also enabling professionals to achieve qualifications in this area.

If you would be interested in finding out how to support any of this work please contact either Karen Stenning (Karen.stenning@rapt.org.uk) or Pippa Sedgwick (pippa.sedgwick@rapt.org.uk). The telephone number is 0207 582 4677.

RAPt thanks the following major supporters and donors without which our work would be impossible.

Comic Relief
Cole Trust
Goldsmiths Company
Lloyds TSB Foundation
Marchday Charitable Trust
Mercers' Company
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
Persula Foundation
Roughley Charitable Trust
Salters Company
The Bryant Trust
The Lotus Foundation
The Martann Trust
The Saintbury Trust
The Ranworth Trust
The Rausing Trust

" The Persula Foundation are proud to support the work of RAPt who are working so hard to help more graduates move away from the cycle of drug and alcohol use and giving them the opportunity to make a better life for themselves and their families."

Fiona Brown
Chief Executive
The Persula Foundation