GamFam Charity, Ipswich (2026)

GamFam is a registered charity (1191139) set up by those who have experienced first-hand the devastating effects that gambling can have on family and friends. We had no idea where to go for support, nor that a gambling addiction was in fact, a recognised mental well-being disorder. Things could have been so different for our family, ‘if only we knew then, what we know now’. It is with this ‘lived

experience’ we hope that your family will also be able to start recovering from the effects of gambling harms.

08/10/2025

Hi all, I thought it might be nice to share my video that I send out to new Affected Others members who join GamFam. I feel like it’s important to stress that everyone who works with GamFam has all been members ourselves and still are - my husband had a secret gambling addiction for years and I had no idea. I was so angry and confused when I first found out - the resentment was off the scale - and I don’t know how being in a Peer Support group calmed me down, but it did. I talked things through, learnt more and listened to other peoples’ stories.

There’s no right or wrong way to have as your outcome either - some people have stayed and some people have left. We have groups for parents, siblings, sons and daughters too.

So hopefully you might be able to find some comfort from not only being in this group, but maybe joining us at GamFam too 💚💙

www.gamfam.org.uk

03/09/2025

We are proud and humbled to be celebrating our 5th year as a Charity today (3rd September).

We have always tried to keep it simple and our mission remains the same to offer hope to anyone affected by gambling harms through our Peer Support meetings and provide the opportunity to share their experiences in a safe space, without fear of judgment with others who have genuine empathy and understanding.

We have now held 2500+ various meetings and currently have 24 different groups (including our recently introduced Women's Recovery group) that run each week with 300+ members getting regular support with us. It's amazing to think that we still have some of our original members that were part of our pilot group that met for the first time way back in July 2020.

We have also continued to raise public awareness and understanding of the impact of gambling harms through our accredited CPD information and Awareness sessions and more recently have launched our brand new KS2 and KS3 Online, Gaming and Gambling Harms workshops.

On behalf of the trustees we would like to say a huge thank you to every one involved or associated with GamFam over the last 5 years. We would like to acknowledge all of our members past and present who have attended groups offering such amazing support based on their own unique lived experience.

28/08/2025

Exciting News!

We’re thrilled to announce that our Key Stage 2/3 programme is officially accredited by NCFE (Northern Council for Further Education)! ✅

A massive thank you and congratulations to Laura. Your dedication and countless hours of hard work have made this possible. 🙌 The incredible response from schools, including repeat bookings, truly reflects the quality and impact of the programme you’ve created.

18/08/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀!

Are you looking for a supportive community on your recovery journey? Whether you’re struggling, feeling disconnected, or just need a safe space to talk, the GamFam Peer Support Meetings are here for you.

Our meetings are held online via Zoom for both those in recovery from a gambling addiction and any affected others, and so you can join from the comfort and safety of your own space.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗙𝗮𝗺:
• DM us to get details on our meetings and get onboarded
• Or fill out our quick contact form on our website at www.gamfam.org.uk

We’d love to welcome you. Please reach out today to connect and feel supported.

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21/12/2024

We know that Christmas can be a challenging time for many. So if you are worried about your gambling or that of your loved one we are still hosting a series of meetings for both those in Recovery and Affected Others over the festive period.

Address

Ipswich
IP30DL

Website

https://gamfam.org.uk/

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