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 […]
EF welcomes a new Chair of the Board
Thanking Tom Ebbutt and introducing David Moran as our new Chair As Tom Ebbutt, Trustee for Emerging Futures, moves on from the organisation we want to extend our sincere thanks to him for his dedication and service on the EF Board. His commitment has helped drive our mission forward and we wish him every success […]
Kirklees and Birmingham awarded Lived Experience Charter status
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.
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
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
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
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
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. […]
The human cost of alcohol harm
Alcohol harm: a growing national crisis Alcohol is everywhere. It’s how we celebrate, commiserate, relax and bond. But for hundreds of thousands of people in the UK, drinking isn’t social, it’s survival. Alcohol Awareness Week 2025 invites us to look beyond the headlines and into the real cost of alcohol harm. Not just the damage […]
Pride month: a time to celebrate – and confront the crisis of LGBTQ+ homelessness
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 […]
