The Matthew Project

06/10/2026

A short update from 3 of our 6 chefs yesterday at our planning meeting 🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳👩‍🍳 plus we hear from Carrie at City College about what 6 Chefs, 1 Cause means to them 🤍

Super excited for this sell-out event 🥳 sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when our next event like this is 🥰

04/10/2026

Statistic from our 2025/2026 Impact Report...

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27/09/2026

📖 Stories of Strength - Louise's Story📖

When Louise first walked through the doors of The Matthew Project in June 2025, she had already done something remarkable; she had stopped drinking on her own.

Recovery is not simply about giving something up, it is about rebuilding confidence, purpose, and hope for the future.

Her last drink had been in April, and although she had achieved early sobriety independently, Louise knew that staying alcohol-free would require more than determination alone. She spoke honestly about her fears of relapse, the lack of coping strategies she could rely on, and her hope of building a more stable and healthy future.

From the beginning, the focus was on understanding Louise’s story, not judging it. Through assessment work and conversations about her goals, she identified the areas of life she wanted to rebuild: maintaining sobriety, creating routine, improving her wellbeing, and developing confidence in her recovery.

Louise was soon enrolled onto the Recovery Support Programme. As her confidence grew, so did her connection to the recovery community around her.

Read Louise's full story online (link in bio).

25/09/2026

Throwback to our final Business Breakfast of the year last week. Check our blog to read some fantastic feedback and to find details of our next date for 2027...

It was our pleasure at The Matthew Project to host our final Business Breakfast of the year last Friday. 20 businesses from our local community attended our session on Micro Habits and Wellbeing, chaired by our CEO Rachel Chapman, along with On Track Manager Anita Gagen and On Track Recovery Support...

22/09/2026

Thank you to the Thorpe St Andrew Town Council for having us at your firework event. Look out for us on the night as we promote and fundraise for our organisation.

Join us on SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER for the Town Council's flagship event - our fantastic fireworks event!!

21/09/2026

🕯️Highlights from our annual Remembrance Service at 🏰 featuring The Matthew Project’s choir 🎶

Thank you to everyone who attended & volunteered. What a special evening 🌟

20/09/2026

📖 Stories of Strength - Emily's Story 📖

When Emily first began working with YouCan practitioner Leanne, life at home felt overwhelming.

For years, Emily had been living with the impact of her dad’s alcoholism. As a young person with AuDHD, relationships and trusting others did not come easily to her, and the challenges at home often left her feeling anxious, isolated, and emotionally exhausted.

Although support was available, opening up felt impossible at first.

Leanne understood this.

She never pushed Emily to talk before she was ready. Instead, she created a safe, calm space where Emily could simply be herself. In the beginning, sessions were often spent chatting about everyday things, hobbies, interests, school, or whatever was on Emily’s mind that day. Slowly, over time, trust began to grow.

Eventually, Emily found the courage to talk about the reality of life with her dad and the impact his drinking was having on her wellbeing.

Read Emily's full story here - https://buff.ly/eTIZ779

18/09/2026

Have you signed up for the Norwich City Half Marathon?

If you're taking on the Norwich City Half Marathon on 3 May 2027, we'd love to hear from you!

Why not run for The Matthew Project and help support children, young people, adults, veterans, and individuals in the criminal justice system to overcome the impact of drugs, alcohol, mental health challenges, and other barriers, helping them live life more fully.

Running for us already? Let us know in the comments or send us a message.
We'll make sure you're part of Team TMP and can support your fundraising journey.

Together, we can go the distance and make a real difference.

17/09/2026

Run for The Matthew Project

Run the Norwich City Half Marathon on 3 May 2027 and support The Matthew Project. Every mile you run helps children, young people, adults, veterans, and individuals in the criminal justice system to overcome the impact of drugs, alcohol, mental health challenges, and other barriers, helping them live life more fully.

Raise a minimum of £150 and your race entry fee will be refunded!

Plus you'll receive:
* A free TMP T-shirt
* Support from our cheer squad on the route
* A complimentary lunch and hot drink after the race
* Free city centre parking for the first 5 runners to sign up

📅 Registration opens 18 September, 7.30am.

🔗 Sign up: https://buff.ly/OR4AbkC

15/09/2026

Looking for a job that makes a difference?

We're recruiting for three rewarding roles at The Matthew Project:

* Children & Young People Practitioner (Unity & YouCan)
* Young People's Practitioner (On Track)
* Cook (Next Steps Centre)

Join a team where 100% of colleagues feel supported by The Matthew Project.

For more information and how to apply follow link in bio.