International Women’s Day 2026

International Women’s Day 2026 A person with light hair tied back sits on a dark blue sofa, arms folded, wearing a sleeveless top and shorts. A tattoo is visible on their arm, and light from a nearby window brightens the room.

Breaking Cycles. Finding Strength. Choosing her future. As we mark International Women’s Day on Sunday 8th March, we’re taking a moment to spotlight the strength, courage and determination shown every day by the women we support across Emerging Futures. Today, we’re proud to share a powerful short video created with Ruth*, a resident in one […]

Kirklees and Birmingham awarded Lived Experience Charter status

Kirklees and Birmingham awarded Lived Experience Charter status A group of five people standing together indoors, holding certificates and posing in front of a banner that reads “Career Matters – Lived Experience Charter.” The group is dressed in smart clothing, and the setting appears to be a conference or event space with chairs and a carpeted floor.

Celebrating a milestone moment for our Birmingham and Kirklees teams Huge congratulations to our teams in Birmingham and Kirklees who have been awarded Lived Experience Charter status – a Silver award for Birmingham, and a Gold for Kirklees! Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get ready for this moment. What an achievement.  Rooted […]

Safety. Stability. A place to call home.

Safety. Stability. A place to call home. A person wearing an olive-green hooded jacket standing in front of a textured stone wall

How a safe home is a starting point for long term recovery from drug and alcohol use Recovery from drug or alcohol dependency isn’t easy. For many people, the foundation of lasting recovery begins with something we often take for granted – a safe and stable home. Without this, the journey becomes far more challenging. […]

2024/25 Annual Review

2024/25 Annual Review Two women against a stone wall laugh wearing Emerging Futures Lanyards

A year of impact and connection We’re pleased to present our 2024/25 Annual Review, showcasing the positive impact of our services and highlighting inspiring stories of recovery and connection from across the country. 2024/25 Annual Review In this review, we look back at some key moments and share stories from individuals who have rebuilt their […]

Breaking the cycle of poor mental health, addiction and homelessness

Breaking the cycle of poor mental health, addiction and homelessness A person with glasses is speaking in front of a dark background with framed pictures. There is a purple overlay on the left side of the image with cream text that reads, 'Breaking the cycle of poor mental health, addiction and homelessness."

From surviving to thriving: the importance of a place to call home. When I joined Emerging Futures as CEO, I was returning to the sector after 15 years. What struck me is that, although as a society we are better at talking about mental health, it is still deeply stigmatised. In our homeless services, so […]

The journey to recovery: stories of courage, connection and hope

The journey to recovery: stories of courage, connection and hope A person wearing glasses and a white tank top with the logo "THRIVE" stands near a railing with a pier and ocean in the background during sunset. The image includes text on a purple background that reads, "The journey to recovery: stories of courage, connection and hope."

Recovery is possible: celebrating Recovery Month with real stories from our team September is Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength of people on their recovery journey and offer hope to those who may be struggling. Today we share powerful stories from our Emerging Futures team. People who’ve walked the path of recovery and […]

From progress to parity: celebrating gender pay equity at EF 

From progress to parity: celebrating gender pay equity at EF  Two ladies sitting at a table in a coffee shop chatting and smiling. Text overlay reads, "From progress to parity: celebrating gender pay equity at EF

A look at the numbers behind our 2025 gender pay gap report  Despite ongoing efforts, women continue to earn less than men on average and achieving pay equity remains a significant challenge. Historically, the highest-paying and most senior roles in the workplace have predominantly been held by men, contributing to a persistent gender pay gap.  […]

Pride month: a time to celebrate – and confront the crisis of LGBTQ+ homelessness

Pride month: a time to celebrate – and confront the crisis of LGBTQ+ homelessness Image of a street at night time showing the legs of a person walking and cars in the distance,

Highlighting the dangerous impact of homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community. Everyone deserves to feel safe and secure in their own home. But for many in the LGBTQ+ community, that right is too often out of reach. Family rejection, abuse and being forced to leave home remain common experiences. Pride Month is a time to celebrate […]