Community Alcohol Partnerships

25/08/2026

Thanks to the team at Crediton CAP for organising an activity day for young people. Street art sessions are always popular!

24/08/2026

Thanks to Easterhouse Fire Station!

21/08/2026

For many young people, a festival means music, friends, freedom and a lot of excitement, but knowing how to stay safe matters too.

That’s why Reading CAP joined Festival Republic and Safer Spaces at Reading College for a festival-themed day with a difference.

Students got involved, asked questions and picked up practical advice about alcohol, personal safety and looking out for their friends, all designed to help them enjoy festival season safely.

It’s a great example of how the right partners, the right setting and a little creativity can get young people talking.

Take a look at what they got up to.

Tessa Brunsden, Trading Standards Public Health Protection Officer with Reading Borough Council and our CAP Coordinator in Reading, writes this month about their recent Reading College event highlighting safety at this year's Reading Festival.

20/08/2026

GCSE results can mean celebrations, parties and more independence for young people. And for parents, it can also mean conversations about alcohol.

Would you know what to say if your child asked you about drinking?

Talking openly about alcohol can help young people make safer, more informed choices. Our Parents Guide has practical advice on when and how to start the conversation, setting boundaries and answering some of the questions parents often face.

Download the guide and be prepared for the conversation.

19/08/2026

GCSE results tomorrow?

Whatever the results, your teenager may be planning to celebrate with friends.

And alcohol may be part of those plans.

So now is a good time to talk.

Download our Parents Guide to Underage Drinking which will quip you with the facts and help you have an open conversation about alcohol with your teen.

https://bit.ly/49Nlqbf

18/08/2026

Partnership working is at the heart of every CAP.

Our CAPs bring together people and organisations who know their communities and understand what will work locally. It means each partnership can respond to local needs rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

We’re pleased to see this way of working recognised by Deputy Chief Constable Scott Green, the National Police Chiefs Council Lead for Alcohol Harm and Licensing.

His words reflect what we see across CAPs every day - bringing people together locally can make a real difference.

17/08/2026

What does effective community engagement look like in practice?

In the Upper Rhymney Valley, local partners have been finding creative ways to connect with young people and families, combining education and prevention with activities that engage with communities.

From an alcohol-free Community Christmas Movie Night attended by around 150 residents, to young driver workshops and creative events bringing young people together with local policing teams, the CAP is creating opportunities to engage, build relationships and share important messages in a positive way.

Read the full Upper Rhymney Valley case study: https://communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk/case-studies/upper-rhymney-valley---community-engagement-and-education

13/08/2026

If your teen is getting their A Level results today they might be planning a celebration later today and you might be wondering how to bring up the conversation about alcohol.

Our parents guide might help. Scan the QR code and download it the guide today.

12/08/2026

Watch this film to see Govan CAP in action, bringing together Glasgow Life, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, schools and community organisations to support young people. Through education, early intervention and positive activities, partners are helping young people make informed choices and supporting their health and wellbeing.

This film showcases the collaborative work of the Govan Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP), bringing together Glasgow Life, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue, schools and community organisations to support young people through education, early intervention and positive engagement. Featuring...