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Chapter One Chapter One provides free, independent information and support for everyone affected by gambling.

Guided by lived experience we deliver education, professional training, advice & public health campaigns to prevent and reduce gambling harm.

We’re at the EABCT Congress in Brussels, bringing lived experience of gambling harm to an international audience of ther...
17/09/2026

We’re at the EABCT Congress in Brussels, bringing lived experience of gambling harm to an international audience of therapists and mental health professionals.

We’re sharing what gambling harm looks like from the other side of the clinician’s desk – learnings from those who lost their lives to gambling, bereaved families and people in recovery to help professionals understand why and how gambling harms health.

Today, James Grimes spoke at , the 11th International Conference on Behavioural Addictions in Istanbul.His talk, “Lesso...
26/08/2026

Today, James Grimes spoke at , the 11th International Conference on Behavioural Addictions in Istanbul.

His talk, “Lessons from Lived Experience”, shared learning from families bereaved by gambling-related su***de and people who gambled – and what their experiences can teach us about preventing future harm and deaths.

18/08/2026

Ahead of our upcoming webinar, Scott Woolley shares his thoughts on the importance of humanising how we communicate prevention, something he’ll be exploring further during the session.

Join us for the free webinar where we’ll share what we’ve learned through our pioneering public health campaign ‘If Only I Knew’ and what this approach could mean for future public health campaigns. Visit the link in our Linktree to reserve your place.

18/08/2026

Ahead of our upcoming webinar, Scott Woolley shares his thoughts on the importance of humanising how we communicate prevention, something he’ll be exploring further during the session.

Join us for the free webinar where we’ll share what we’ve learned through our pioneering public health campaign ‘If Only I Knew’ and what this approach could mean for future public health campaigns.

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09/07/2026

It’s no accident that 83% of 18-24 year olds expect to gamble more frequently during the World Cup.

It’s because gambling companies have spent billions on marketing around tournaments.

01/07/2026

Our Director James on North West discussing how free bets and promotional offers can make it much harder for people to stop gambling.

This clip highlights the story of Hannah who features in our World Cup campaign in partnership with .

Through ‘If Only I Knew’ Hannah shares how she lost her brother to gambling after he found it increasingly difficult to escape the constant stream of free bets & promotions.

If gambling is making this tournament difficult for you or someone you know, support is available via the link in our Linktree. 💛

30/06/2026

“Big tournaments are a big deal for gambling companies.”

When football and gambling go hand in hand, the constant advertising can make it hard to stop.

Although you will still see the ads, you know now the truth behind them.

25/06/2026

Last week, our Director, James gave evidence before the House of Lords Liaison Committee regarding gambling marketing.

Speaking on behalf of an organisation built by a charity representing bereaved families, James explained how inquests and lived experience testimonies show that non-stop ads and targeted messaging worsen addiction and undermine efforts to stop gambling or recover.

At Chapter One while our core mission focuses on public education, advice & professional training, we fully support an end to gambling advertising to help those currently affected and to protect the next generation.

20/06/2026

The truth behind the advertising is that it’s promoting a product that is designed to be addictive.

If gambling is affecting you or someone close to you, you are not alone - free support is available. 💛

15/06/2026

If you or someone you know is worried about gambling, you’re not alone.

Our Director James joined North West to discuss our World Cup campaign in partnership with highlighting the scale and impact of gambling marketing during major sporting events.

Support for gambling harm is available and you can access help via the links in our Linktree. 💛

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