GambleAware awarded PS2.0m in funding (EUR2.3m/$2.4m to 10 organizations across Great Britain that aid the long-term rehabilitation of those who have suffered from gambling harms).
GambleAware’s Aftercare Financing Programme (AFP) will provide funding to help people receive additional support as part of ongoing recovery.
The selection process involved two gambling harm survivors and a panel of experts.
Every applicant was required to show how they would help people who had suffered from gambling addiction. This meant improving mental health, enhancing practical skills, and increasing confidence in one’s abilities.
There were two levels of funding available: PS150,000 for smaller, newer organizations or those who want to try an approach; and PS350,000 to larger, more established organizations that wish to expand or develop their work.
Cyrenians is one of the selected organisations. They will use the funding for one-to one and group trauma-informed support to the homeless community in Edinburgh. Another successful applicant was the Acta Community Theatre. They will offer a peer support group in Bristol that is open to all people in recovery.
GambleAware chief commissioning officer Anna Hargrave stated that it was essential to allow people to get treatment and support in order to stop or reduce their gambling. But, there are fewer details about how this recovery can be sustained for the long-term.
“This is why the Aftercare Funding Programme was created to support people in their recovery and rebuild their lives.
“These 10 organizations were selected for funding due to their innovative approaches and their ability to reach specific communities. We are excited to see how these projects progress.”
GambleAware announced last month that it will distribute PS1.2m across Great Britain to 22 organizations through its Community Resilience Fund. This funding is in response to the support GambleAware provides to individuals and communities who have been affected by gambling.
