Addictions UKSolving Social Problems by exploiting

Business Opportunities for the Social

Integration of Vulnerable Groups

Addictions UK

Established by recovering addicts,

alcoholics and carers in 2002

to bring recovery to others,

especially by means of home-based treatment

Addictions UK

Social Enterprise

Social Firm

Registered Company

Clear Vision and Mission

Inclusive Partnerships

Addictions UK

Social Enterprises in the UK

Limited CompanyCharity or Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Co-operativeIndustrial and Provident Society

Community Interest Business Partnership

Sole Trader

www.gov.uk/set-up-a-social-enterprise

Addictions UK

Social Firms in the UKUsing the social enterprise model

to create employment opportunities forpeople facing barriers in the labour market

Social Firms UK www.socialfirmsuk.co.uk

Social Firms Europe CEFECwww.socialfirmseurope.org

Addictions UK2002 – 2004 Research, Development and Pilot Programmes

2003 Grant from UnLtd – Institute of Social Entrepreneurs

2004 Incorporated as a Company

2004 ANE – Our sister Charity Registered and Incorporated

2005 AUK Website launched

2005 Launch of Therapy Services only

2007 Medical and Nursing Team established – Home Detox Service launched

2008 Accreditation achieved for key staff members

2009 Addictions India incorporated

2011 Development of Wellbeing Talking Therapies

2012 Current version of manual of Policies and Practices agreed

2012 Current Library of Resources revised for training and coaching

2014 Learning Journeys to India commence

Addictions UK

Case Work Directorate Medical + Therapists,

Coaching staff,Trainers + Nursing Staff

Development Directorate Social Media + Writers

R+D StaffAdmin + Finance

Two Business Teams

All staff contracted – promoting Self-employment and Enterprise

Successful Partnerships

Networking, Virtual Communities and Personal Recommendation

Worldwide Affiliations

Addictions UK

The Social Need

Compulsive Pathological Behaviours

Drugs & Alcohol

Process Addictions

(Gambling, Sex, Pornography, Love, Internet etc.)

Addictions UK

Concerns

Addiction

Mental Health

Depression

Low Self Esteem

Lack of Wellbeing

Stress and Anxiety

Pressures in the Workplace

Addictions UK

Client Groups

People Isolated by Geography or Circumstance

Professionals

Women

Single Parents + Elderly + Housebound

LGBT

Ethnic Minorities + Religious or Cultural Stigma

Loneliness in Cities + Rural Communities

International Citizens

Addictions UK

12%

63%

7%9% 9%

Income Streams by Revenue

Contracted Employee Assistance Programmes

Individual Self Funded Medical and Therapeutic Services

Individual Self Funded Consulting and Supervision

Contracted Training and Counselling Face to Face

Contracted Therapy Sessions

Addictions UK

57%12%

15%16%

Core Treatment WorkDrug and Alcohol Therapy Process Addictions

Medical only (Addictions) Well-Being Issues

Addictions UK

20%

55%

15%10%

Training

Core Skills Recovery Issues Wellbeing Customised

Addictions UK

Recovery through Abstinence

Addictions UK

Principles

Social Enterprise, sharing Strength, Hope and Experience

Eclectic Methodology: Person-Lead and Humanistic Approach

12 Step Programme

Spiritual Recovery

Ethical Procedures

Addictions UK

Methods

Wellbeing

Mindfulness

Talking Therapy

Occupational Health

HR Support in the workplace

Re-invent the delivery mechanism – not the core disciplines

Qualitative rather than Quantitative Analysis

Addictions UKDelivery

Customised 1-1 Recovery Programmes based on Abstinence

Home-based Addictions Treatment and Detox

Innovative use of IT for Virtual Rehab Therapies

Innovative 24/7 Coaching and Therapy Line

Face-to-Face and Telephone Contact

Medical Intervention by Addiction Doctors and Nurses

Counselling and Psychotherapy Support from Accredited Staff

Coaching and Teaching/Training

Consultancy in the Workplace

Addictions UK

Internet and Social Media

Extensive Website for Information and Resources

Facebook and Twitter

Inspirational Thoughts

Addictions News and Interest

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S P O T and Vision

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Strengths

Delivered by Accredited Recovering Addicts and Carers

Use of IT

Accessibility + Low Overheads

Social Enterprise Principles and Approach

Person-led not Profit-led

Addictions UK

Problems

Negative Approach and Controlling Attitudes of Statutory Agencies

Short-termism among Policy Makers

Polarised Visions of Treatment Methods

Difficulties in Contracting with Government

Addictions UK

Opportunities

Emerging Technologies for

Delivery of Services

and Marketing

Expansion of Services

to other English Speaking Countries

including the Indian Subcontinent

Addictions UK

Threats

Internal

Danger of lack of focus on Business Plan

Inadequate Funding

Being too Risk Averse

External

Unclear and Negative Political Policies

Statutory Sector Competition and Control

Unfair Competition

Agencies making Misleading Arrangements for Payments by Results

Addictions UK

Vision

To become the Leading Provider of

Home-based Addictions Treatment

in the United Kingdom

To Promote and Share Best Practice

Through the Application of Ethical Principles

and

Implementation of the Social Enterprise Model

Addictions UKPhone

0300 330 30 40

+44 191 410 9000

info@addictionsuk.com

www.addictionsuk.com

PO Box 182, Chester-le-Street, DH2 1ZZ, UK