Reflections Yorkshire CIC

30/10/2026

Exciting News – We've Received Funding!
We are incredibly grateful to Wakefield Council Culture Grants for supporting our upcoming creative arts project!
Through our work with people in recovery, we have seen first-hand the powerful impact that creative writing and art can have on people's lives.
Creativity provides an opportunity for individuals to express themselves, explore emotions, build confidence and discover new ways of supporting their recovery journey.
We truly believe that recovery is about more than overcoming addiction – it's about rediscovering yourself, finding purpose and creating a brighter future.
We are so excited to get this project underway and provide more opportunities for people to experience the positive impact of creativity.

A huge thank you to Wakefield Council for believing in our vision and helping us make a difference in our community.

22/10/2026

Tuesday at The Unit saw the lads getting stuck into their woodworking projects, with plenty on the go in the workshop.

It’s good to see everyone putting their skills to use, helping each other out and working through the fiddly bits together. There’s something satisfying about seeing a project take shape and knowing you’ve made it yourself.

A few projects are still underway, and there’s no shortage of ideas for what to tackle next. No shortage of banter either—although we’re still working out whether that helps or slows things down! 😂

Time spent making things, building on what we’ve learnt and enjoying good company. A Tuesday well spent.

19/10/2026

🪪 Small Steps, Big Progress in Recovery! 💙

Over the last few weeks, our Life Skills groups at Reflections Yorkshire CIC have been focusing on the importance of having identification (ID).

Having essential documents such as a passport or driving licence is an important step towards independence and reintegration back into the community.

Without ID, accessing employment, housing, banking and education can become a real challenge.

Recovery is about more than overcoming addiction. It's about rebuilding lives, breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for a better future.

Through our Life Skills programme, we're helping individuals take those important steps forward. 💙

02/10/2026

A lovely trip to Hope Valley yesterday. Beautiful views and great memories.

02/10/2026

Today we’ve got Liver Buddies and the Hep C team here with us, raising awareness, offering support and helping people look after their health.

Recovery isn’t only about stopping drinking or using drugs. It’s also about learning to look after yourself again physically, mentally and emotionally.

Small steps matter. Looking after yourself is recovery too. 💙

29/09/2026

Today at The Unit has been all about getting stuck into the woodworking projects.

There’s always something being made, repaired or worked on, and it’s great seeing the lads getting hands-on and learning new skills along the way.

From working with tools and materials to figuring things out as they go, the projects give everyone a chance to learn, build confidence and, most importantly, see something taking shape because of their own hard work.

There’s still plenty more to come, with a few projects already underway and lots of ideas for what we can create next.
And judging by the amount of banter in the workshop, we’re definitely getting the full experience!

Skills, teamwork, creativity and something tangible to show for it at the end of the day. That’s what The Unit is all about.

29/09/2026

Another great day spent doing something we really believe in.

Today we had the opportunity to sit down, have some honest conversations and share what we’ve learned through both our work and our own experiences of addiction and recovery.

Sometimes the best way to understand addiction is to hear from people who have actually lived through it. The good, the bad, the difficult parts and, most importantly, what life can look like on the other side.

There’s still a lot of misunderstanding around addiction, and if sharing our experiences helps someone see things differently, removes a bit of stigma or gives them a better understanding of what recovery is really about, then it’s time well spent.

Recovery can change everything. We’ve seen it first-hand, and we know how important it is for people to have someone believe in them when they might not believe in themselves.

A huge thank you to the Evan Cornish Foundation and the Randal Foundation for having us today.

These conversations matter.

23/09/2026

Teamwork, new skills and plenty of laughter at The Unit yesterday!

The lads got stuck into the activities with enthusiasm, putting in the effort and encouraging each other along the way. Seeing everyone grow in confidence and take pride in their work was a real highlight.

Days like these show how much can come from spending time together, giving things a go and supporting one another—with a bit of banter thrown in, of course!

Well done to everyone for making yesterday such a positive and productive day.

23/09/2026

A little update on the Centurion helmet restoration!

David has been busy cutting, cleaning and preparing the pieces ready for welding. Just the two side panels remain, which will be prepped and ready on Friday.

After 16 years of rust, it’s another step towards bringing the helmet back to life. There’s still plenty to do, but his hard work and patience are really showing.

📸 Here’s a look at the latest progress!

17/09/2026