East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Registered charity number 1179560
Financial Statements
for the period
1 April 2023 31 March 2024
Page
Contents
Organisational Infomation
Trustees Annual Report
Receipts & Payments account
Sialement of Assets & Liabilities
Note5
Independent Ex8minerfs report
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Haslings Voluntary Action
Jackson Hall
PortLgnd Place
Hasb'ngs
East Sussex
TN34 IQN

East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Organisational Information
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Full name: East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Other name5 by which the charity is known: ESRA
Registered charity number.. 1179560
Principal addres5: 5 Harold PLace, Hastings. East Su55ex, TN34 LJA
Trustees:
Danielle Mitchell- Treasurer
Gareth Trevitt
Sarah Milton - Resigned February 2024
Jackie Travis
Anton Gayton - Resigned February 2024
M2rtin Connolly
Charlie DiK- Appointed May 2024
Senior Mana8ement Team
Jacqui Skilton- Chief Executive
Alison Bis5ett- Hub Manager- Hastings
Karlie Allaway- Hub Manager - Eastbourne (Resigned April 20231.
Bankers
HSBC, 4 Robertson Street, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 IHW
Independent examiner
Laura Dawson, Finance Manager of Ha5tings Voluntary Action, Jackson H311, Portland Place. Hastings,
TN34 IQN.
Governance and management
CIO Association Registered 15th August 2018
Chartiable Obje¢ts
To Promote and protect the physlcal and mental health of people in recovery or actively seeking
recovery from drug andlor alcohol missuse and their families/carers In partlcular but not exclusiveley
by the provision of counsellingi peer led groups, support and activities.

Easl Sussex Recovery Alllance
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustee's Annual Report
Executive Summa
East Sussex Recovery Alliance has had another successful year supporting individuals to have
healthier, happier znd more fulfilling lives. We help clients to improve confidence, connectivity and
gkills to further their education and employment, or career opportunities.
Over the last year we have supported 264 clients V4ith 4,304 tontatts, consisting 3,030 contarts to
159 Hastings clients, 655 contacts to 81 Eastbourne clients and 621 clients to 21 clients in local, rural
areas.
In a recent survey we asked clients to name the top 3 activities that SUPPOrt their recovery.
We had 60 responses.
58% reported they needed a safe space to come to.
45% reported that the cafe 5UPPQrted thelr retovery.
41% reported that SMART group was important to their recovery.
The college courses and therapeutic activities were the things people needed least to support their
recovery, although they said that they enjoyed participating.
The contract for ESRA'S hub in Eastbourne transferred to a new provider on Ibt June 2023 and we now
have one hub in Hastings. Eastbourne staff contracts transferred under TUPE and some 5t3ff secured
new role5 Wlth other organisations. ESRA continues to SUPPOrt clients from Eastbourne and other
areas in the county remotely, through online groups and f3¢e to fatè.
ESRA has developed its SMART programme over the last year which 15 proving to be a great Success. It
helps 5UPPOrt clients managing their own recovery by using the tools they have learned within the
group. Clients are also sUPPOrted by telephone contacts, online groups and groups activities. The café
remains the heart to the ESRA Hub in Hastings and is well u5ed,' we can offer a hot rneal a day, cake,
tea or coffee and the café a150 offers opportunities for clients volunteering.
The staff continue to offer amazing support to clients giving time and listening to what clients need.
Ke
Achievement5 in 2023- 2024:
Introdtjcing a new recovery plan which is initially set up at induction and then reviewed at 3 months. 6
months, 9 month5 and a year.
In july we started using google forms to evaluate courses and activities.
All Staff have had mandatory training in Trauma Informed Practice and Suicide 1st Aid, and have also
attended other training to improve their professional development.
A partnership project with ESRA and Coastal Current5 commenced in September 2023. The clients
used creative writing and art5 to produce work that covered their recovery journeys which was
displayed in Hastings town centre bus stops
We now have 3 students counsellors supporting client5 who have identified that counselling would
really help with their recovery, with another counsellor starting in May 2024. All the counsellors use
Person Centred Modality.
We held a Recovery Event in September 2023.
We send out over 350 bi-monthly newsletter5 to partners.
ESRA received two awards for Wellbeing Award At Work Award.. the first award wa5 for Commitment
and the second was the Bronie award. These awards recognise the importance of the support we give
to staff regarding staff wellbeing.
We have started gathering clients, Stories to show their progress which are inspiring.

Challen
ESRA faced several challenges, the first being the loss of the Eastbourne hub to Change Grow Live. This
was because East Sussex County Council I CGL wanted to offer a different Service which was not in line
with ESRA'S ethos.
Funding continues to be challenging but we have been fortunate to receive an uplift from the lottery
for this financial year and next financial year. We have been successful in several smaller bids which
have helped us continue to support the Ha5tings hub.
ESRA STAFF TEAM
The ESRA staff team 31.03.24'.
Chief Officer-jacqui Skilton. The Chief Officer is responsible for oversight and planning of all of the
day to day running of the organisation under the Board of Trustees. Jacqui has a background in
management in community settings 2nd working with vulnerable people.
Hub Manager Hastings-Allson Bi5sett. Alison SLJPPOrts the Chief Officer and runs the day-to-day
operations of the Hastings Hub.
H4stings Staff team..
Senior support Worker
Group and attivities coordinator.
Receptionist / support worker
Café supervisor
The staff team worked extremely hard thi5 year to ensure we provide the support our clients require.
We have 11 active volunteers, without whom ESRA would not functiot). We are Indebted to our
volunteers who help with so much, by offering free ¢oun5elling and therapeutic activities.
Sincere thanks go to all the volunteer5, Staff and trustees for all their hard work and commitment to
supporting our clients.
BOARD OFTRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
Governancè responsibility for ESRA lies with the Board of Trustees. Some of these have
supported ESRA for many years and bring a wealth of experlence to the organi5ation. They are..
Danlelle MStcho11- Secretary expert15e in the charity sertor
Gareth Trevitt- expertise in rnanagement and has lived experience
Jackie Travis- expertise in HR
Martin Connolly- Treasurer expertise in finance
Charlie Dix- project management
The Chair resiBned in February 2024 and at present ESRA is Wlthout a Chair. ESRA is working with Lloyd5
Enhance Support to help in the recruitment of a new Chair. In the interim, each member of the Board
shares the Chair5. responsibilities.
The Board of Trustee5 meets every twelve weeks and also attend some ESRA events. We also hold
strategy and planning sessions periodically.
There is a process of trustee induction and training. Additionally, potential, and new Trustees are
invited and encouraged to spend time at the project getting to know the staff and services.
New Trustees are provided with information and support regarding the following areas..
Their role & responsibilities as Trustees
The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity, includin8 thè
Memorandum and Articles of Association
The complex funding of ESRA and the current financial position, as set out in the latest
published accounts.
Future business plans and objectives services. as provided by ESRA.
We also hold regular strategy and planning sessions to ensure that E5RA Is allgned to its Charitable

Indep8nd•nt Examlnerfs Report to the Committ¢¢ of tho East SusswA Rocovory Alllanc•
I report on the accounts of East Sussex Recovery Alliance
for the twelve month peiiod ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on the previous pages.
Respective responsibilities of committee & examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the a¢counts. The charity's trustees
considei that an audit is not required for this year under s&clion 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the
Charib'es Act), and that an independent examination 15 needed.
It is my responsibility..
lo examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions g¥ven by the ChaTiIy
Commission (under section 14Sl511bl of the Charilies Act), and
to stale whether particular matters have come lo my allenlion
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination incluées a review ol the accounting records kept by the ¢harily and a
comparison of the SUPPDrting documentation presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the
trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be requlred In an audit. and consequantly no opinion is given as lo whethor Ihe accounts present
a 'lrue and fair" view and the report is limited to those mallers set out in the slalemenl below.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention..
11 which gives me reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements..
lo keep accounkn'ng records in accordance with section130 of the Charitie5 Acl
lo prepare accounts which accord wi(h the accounting records and lo comply wlh the
accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met., or
21 to which, in my opinion. allenlion should be drawn in order lo enable a proper undersianding of
the accounts to be reached.
Laura D8wson
Finance Manager
Haslings Voluntary Action
Jackson Hall, Portland Place, Hastings. TN34 1QN
Dated..
14th August 2024
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East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Notes to the accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
1 Receipts & paymgnts ac¢ounts
Receipts and payments accounts are stslemenls that summarise the movement
of cash into and OLJt of the charity during the financial year. In this conlext"cash"
Sncludes cash equivalents, for examplg, bank accounts where cash can be
readily withdrawn lo pay for debts as they become due.
2 Trustges. remuneration
Trustees received no expenses. rerrnneration or benefits in this period.
3 Related party transactions
There were no relaled party transactions during Ihe pgriod.
4 Prevlou5 perlod comparison
The previous period's figures are included to enable the reader of the accounts
to make comparisons wth the previous year.
5 Glossary of terms
Restricted funds.. These are funds given lo the charity, subje¢l lo specific
restrictions sel by the donor, but still wlhin the general objects of the charity.
6 Staffing Levels as of 31.03.2024
Full Time Equivalent
Volunteers
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East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Statement of Assets & Liabilities
asat
31 March 2024
prev￿￿5 year
Reslricled
Income
Unroslricled
Income
Total
Total
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in hand
1,189
121,891
123,080
72,249
72.249
24,211
24,211
96.460
96,460
Credltors
Amounts falling due wthin one year
2.076
987
3,063
3Q,323
Net Current Assets
70,173
23,224
93.397
92,757
Roprnsented By-
Accumulated Fund BIF
SurplusllDefi¢ill
39.208
30,965
70.173
53,549
13n.3?r)I
23,224
92.757
640
93,397
87,107
5,650
92,757
Charity Law require5 the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which ¢omply with lh8
gulations set out in the Charities Act 1993. The Irustess have 8￿cted to take advan18g8 of the provisions that apply io
small charities and have wepared a Re￿ip1S and Payment5 acGounl and Ststement of Asset5 and Liabil'ties.
ApprovLQ by lh¢ TrustLX'S on
and sbgned on their behalf by
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East Sussex Recovery Alliance
Receip￿ & Payments accounts
fty the pgriod
1 April 2023
31 March 2024
Cwrert Yoar
PrewK>us Year
ReslTirled
fur
Unr¢stri¢ted
funds
Recei
Donations
Grants
Bank Interest
Cafe Income
Venue Hire
Fundraising Income
Total Receipts
Nole5
Total funds
14,698
2,500
1,763
3.818
14,698
191,606
1,763
3,818
12,584
277.986
313
7,283
285
189.106
440
23,219
440
212,325
189,106
298.451
Ex
enditure
Cafe Cost
other Direct Costs
Wages
Social Security
Pensions
Other Operating Leas99
Insuran
Llght & Heal
Telephone
Postage & Slationary
Advertising
Sundries
Cleaning & Waste Removal
Subscrlptions
staff Travel Expenses
Volunteer Travel Expenses
Training
Computèr Consumablgs
Stsff Gift5
Repairs and Mainenance
Bank charges
Indepgndent Exarninalion
Accountancy & Legal Fees
Bookkeeping
Legal & Professional Fees
Total Expe￿￿11Ure
269
5,158
123.454
5,957
3.900
3,655
3,924
5.158
141,787
5.957
4,863
9,829
1.605
10,132
822
2,616
30
6,626
15.522
198.259
9,496
6,041
9,185
843
4,726
1,581
3,758
1,246
579
1,371
4,548
1,899
732
5,274
11.655
27
1,934
115
1,560
1,080
4,074
670
292,801
18,333
963
9.829
1.605
4,702
5,430
822
1,833
783
30
11.4811
1.496
3,969
501
298
1.719
139
40
1.313
102
1,496
4,193
867
837
3,366
8.319
40
1,355
102
224
366
539
1.64T
8,180
42
3,120
2,428
3,120
2,748
320
158,141
53,544
211,685
Net surpluslldefiGitl
30,965
130.3251
640
5,650
Balance brought forward
114123
39.208
53,549
92,7S7
87,107
Balance carried forward
3113124
70,173
23,224
93,397
92,757
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Res
onsibilities of the Trustees
The Trustees are required by Company Law to prepare financial statements for each financial year,
which give a true and fair view of the 5t3te of 3ff3irs of the Charity including a balance sheet and
income and expenditure for the financial year. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees
follow best practice and.
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently-
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities 50RP IFRS 1021,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and
Prepare the financ1315tatements on the ongoing concern basi5 unless it is inappropriate to assume that
the charitable company will continue in busines5.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable
accuracy and at any time, the financial position of the Charity. in accordance with the Companies Act
2006.
The Trustee$ are also responsible for safeguarding the as5et5 of the Charity and for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detectlon of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Trustees are aware..
there is no relevant financial information of which ESRA'S independent examlner is unaware,. and
the Trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken in order to m6ke thernselves
aware of any relevant financial informatlon
The Trustees have established that the Charity independent examiner is awa￿ of that information.
Signed on behalf of the charitls trustees..
Signed
Date
4.09.2004
Signed
Date
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East Sussex Recovery Alliance
for the year ended 31 March 2024 Iconlinued)
Financlal review
TREASURER'S REPORT
Funding remains one of our biggest challenges and the management team continue to focus on this as
one of their key tasks.
Lottery uplift of £45,031
The Trustees and the team would like to thank Lloyds Fotjndation and The National Lottery as well as
many other organisations and charitable trusts for their donations and invaluable support.
Funding we received this year include5'.
Isabel Blackman
Ha5tings Food Network
Hastings Llons
BandQ
Awards for All
MIND
Maglc Llttle Grants
£5,1)00
£2000
£1,000
£7.000
£10,000
£1,350
£200
El
Magdalen & Lasher
Hastings Lions
Chalk Cliff
Police Community Safety
Lottery wlth upllft
Lloyd5 funding
£1250
£iooo
£4,000
£2,500
£121,297
£25,000
ESRA received a total funding of £184,371 which was further supported by income from the café
£6.000 (costs were £4.2161.
Risk mana
ement
The Charity maintains a risk register and conducts regular reviews of major and minor risks faced.
System5 and procedures have been established to mitlEate these and external risks to contract
funding have led to regular reviews of the business plan ènd publicity and fundraising campaiEns to
help diversify funding sources.
Internal control risks are managed by the implementation of procedures for the authorisation of all
transactions and projerts. Procedure5 are in place to ensure the health and safety of staff, volunteers,
clients, and visitors.
Reserve5
olic
The Charity does not have a reserves PDIICV.
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More than half the clients we see are male and over v half of these have mental health conditions with which they
need 5UPPOrt. We have a number of cSient5 from the LGBT+Ql communitv.
SUBSTANCE OF CHOICE
2023 2024
prosciipiioD dru8% afid alcohol • carer
IASTBOURNI
IIASEINtiS
RURAL
Alcohol is the substance used by 54% of clients,. this does not include people who are using alcohol and drugs or
prescription druRS Ithis eroup tota15 29%)
Drug5 are used by 18% of our clients
2023 - 2024
Ethnic groups
BLACK/BLACK BR5TISH
ASIAN ORASIAN BRITISH INDIAN
OTHER ETHNIC
MIXEDWHIT£ANO8LACKAFRICAN
WHITE OTHERWHITE BACKGIIOUND
20
40
I(X) 120 140
Rural
Hastir8s
EastkKurnè
This graph shows that ESRA'S clients the majority are White British, which aligns with the
demographics for East Su55ex.
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Counsellin
We offer free counselling sessions to clients who are not quite ready to engage in group work. We currently
have 3 trainee counsellors who have supported 17 cllents this year.
We received 15 responses from these clients..
IOD% of those who replied reported that counselling had helped maintain their recovery.
73% reported that they had better coping strategies to manage their recovery.
Clients were asked how the counsellors had supported their recovery and this some of the feedback we
received.
Very wurm and understoftding, knowledgeuble. non-judgementul, felt really listened to
ond understood, potient ond calm.
•They have provided me with the ideological and philosophical Knowledge. They suggested me
to proctlce meditation/mindfulne55 approoch os well a5 physicol well beingness octivtitie5for healthy body und
mlnd.
•By listening intently ond commenting sympt7thetically tsnd objertively.
•Greo¢ very understanding, empathic, professional, appmpriote
Data over the
We have continued to re￿1ve referrals over the last year from a number of agencies and partners, these
include CGL, NHS, Self-Referrals, Probation Setvices and Southdown's although this list is not exclusive.
Geographicallv,
ear:
24 from Eastbourne
70 from Hastings
12 from the rural areas.
Of ihese referrals the number we sUPPOrted were
13 from Eastbourne
26 from Hastings
4 from rural areas.
70 referrals were received In the Hastings area and of these, 26 have engaged in the service and are accessing
several groups and services, 9 clients were referred back to or on to CGL, 7 had complex mental health
conditions and were referred to a more suitable service. 9 self-disengaged for various reasons, 2 have moved
from East Sussex, 3 people have underlying health conditions which precludes them from actesslng the hub, I
referred back to Social Services, 2 attended to counselling either with ESRA or privately. 6 we have been
unable to contact despite over 5 different attempts
Gender and Mental health data
2023- 2024
tnont.Il health
20
Ao
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80
io)
120
Ruidl
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42 different clients attended these courses in the Hasting5 hub over the last year.
The Creative Writing course produced art and writing for a project in Hastings called Coastal Currents. This was
a 10-week course where clients were able to develop through creative writing and art their own recovery
posters. These were then displayed in bus stops in the town during November and December last year. This in
turn raised awareness for ESRA whi15t looking at reducing stigma in the recovery community.
We have received feedback from the other courses:
93% said course had helped with their recovery.
86% said it helped the build new friendships.
100% strongly agreed or agreed that the cour5e5 had supported their wellbeing.
100% strongly agreed or agreed that they had gained new Skills.
Clients said about the courses.
The baking course was very wellfacilitated it was goodfun t7nd helped with mentol heolth
wellbeinJ would definitely do it Ggain if it was offered.
I would love to carry on with the next course ondfocu5 on improving my writing skills. Course
WOsfant05tic. Sue wos amozing.
I'd like to do the course ogoinfor surel The urts course with Sue wa5 gret7t. Engaging (Jnd
encouraging. Sue 15 an excellent tutor. giving excellent briefsfor the lessons, offering knowledgeuble ond
creotive guidonce throughout. We were also given "open" options GS we went along und guidunce on how to
workfurther on o piece at home should we wish.
Very irnportant uctivity to p(Jrtitipote irt whilst I'm not working, helps to stuy active.
Ifound thefree writing very liberating and thought provokino.
The course wos brillittnt, enjoyoble, ond thought provoking in a positive way. It gove me a reol
sense of achievement.
We have also delivered a range of therapeutic activities including-
Hand massage
Yoga
Mindfulness on the beach
Reiki
50 clients have accessed therapeutic activities over the last year and we had 44% responses to our
questionnaires. In.b. we didn't start using this new system until quarter 21
95% report these activitie5 supported their recovery
100% report that they supported their wellbeing
Thi5 15 some of the feedback we received on these groups:
Very much so, they hove helped me with my sobriety ond mental heGlth and moving
forward in my recovery.
Enobling me to switch offfrom everyday life.
Relives Stress und tension and GnxNety.
I wouldn't be oble or comfortL7ble to t7ttend these se5SlOnS Olltside olESRA us I would not
hove the confideftce to do thoi. l olso enjoy coming into the hub ond meeting people.
This session helped my anxiety und reminded me tss to how to relox ond switch offfrom
ongoing stressful life experiences.
Ifeel these sessiDns ore importunt. They have helped in my recovery. l om groteful to
hove had the opportunity to attend these sessions.
ESRA has been u lifelinefor me, ond the different levels of support hove olwGy5 given me
the encouragement to moveforward desplte the dark doy5. 1 hove olwG*ys smiled and
remembered the positive situutions in my life whi15t engJ9jrtg with ESRA through the
support of the amazing and professional stoff-

Of these 20 who attended
60% completed the 10 week the course.
100% who completed the course have remained abstinent and continue to access ESRA
artivities, support, and group5.
35% of clients who completed the SMART course have been attending counselling at
ESRA.
40% of clients have been able to maintain their ernployment responsibilitie5 or have
found employment.
40% unfortunately weren't able to complete the course for a variety of reasons:
2 werè offered counselling, having found the group work challenging and triggering.
I went to work.
l is still attending ESRA for support.
2 had a mental health crisis.
Sta
SMART
This is a drop held weekly in Hastings, provided as a follow on from the SMART course. This is a maintenance
group so people attend when they need or are able toto, to get some that extra support. It has been attended
over the last yeor by 13 regularly cllent5 who have attended over 192 times.
Of these
100% reported this group had helped their recovery.
92QA have Stayed abstinence.
67% are in regular work.
58% have attending counselling at ESRA.
Peer Grou
This has been attended by 14 tlifferent clients over the year on 135 different tlmes. These client5 often struggle
to maintain their recovery and are not able to achieve abstinence, meoning that they are not able to attend
the SMART groups.
Out of these..
79% are abstinent.
21% have been on a roll coaster and have not been able to maintain their long-term
recovery, but have had bouts of abstinence.
14% are now having regular counselling sessions at ESRA.
We started an online recovery group every week to reach those who live in areas outside of Hastings and 8
clients attend regularly.
Activitie5
We offer a range of artivities and groups, some of which are offered through East Sussex College=
Creative art
Made by meditation
Art in Nature
Orlgami
Wellbeing and creative journ311ing
25 different clients attended these courses in Hastings over the last year.
Other courses are provided by and paid for by ESRA:
Christmas Crafts
Creatlve Writin8
Calligraphy
Mindful Bakers.

On-going access to our well-being and therapeutlc services which include counselling, hand massage, reiki,
walk and talk, mirndfulness on the beach and mindful bakers.
A sense of community and important on-going structure that Ljnderpins people's recovery succes5.
Clients l-l basis practical solutioris, whilst building confidence and resilience to manage day to day life.
Help to rebuild lives through information, advice and guidance on housing and aicommodation. benefits,
financial management. digital inclusion and access to healthcare appropriate to the clients, needs.
Training to our workers in TIP (Trauma Informed Practice).
Support through reference back to other partner organisations such as CGL Warming Up the Homeless,
Seaview Project, Adult Social Care and housing for further specialist 5UPPOrt.
Opportunities to volunteer in the Hub including the café, admin, maintenante and other opportunities for
those 9 months into their recovery.
l-l practical support with CVS, job applications, interview skills and digital inclusion.
Information on job fairs, job listings and training opportunities.
Access to our free in-house training to build their professional development and potential employability in
food hygiene.
A diverse range of opportunities to improve employability skills through our extensive networks which
include....
Advocating on behalf of those in recovery to potential ernployers. Department of Work and Pension5
and others to break stigma and raise awareness of the potential of those in recove¥y.
Advising and raising awarenes5 of the integral support of those in recovery need in volunteering and
employment.
IMPACT AND VALUE
Monitorin
and evaluation
We have been looking at ways to monitor and evaluate our work, and asking clients for their stories of
recovery. These are powerful and in5pirlng, and have been shared with partners and are on our website.
To monitor clients progress we introduced a new system in lune 2023 which monitors the progress
throughout the first year for people attending ESRA. We hope that thi5 will be able to demonstrate over
year what changes people have made.
50 far, we have complete..
21 baseline questionnaires Iwhich are completed at induction)., 23% reported that they were very confident in
maintaining their recovery, 48% reported they were confident and 24% reported they were not so confident.
By using this data. we hope to be able to support people individually in their recovery plans.
6 of the 3-month individual recovery plans,. 100% now repDrt they were confident to maintain their recovery
2 of the 6-month plans.. 100% report they were confident in maintaining their recovery
l of the 9-month plans,. this individual's recovery plarb has improved her score by at least one in every section
Surve
to clients re their recove
In July we started to use fjoogle forms to evaluate the activities and courses we deliver. These are now used
on a regular basis for many of the activities and clients are getting used to using these. They are sent out to
clients on a quarterly basis for ongoing group5, or after the end of a £OLJrse. If clients are digitally excluded,
we can complete the form in-house with therTr to ensure that we capture their views. This system is still in it5
infancy, but we have been able to gather some data to analyse.
SMART recove
26 different people attended our Hastings SMART group 110 times In the last year.
SMART lour 10-week initial course),. 26 clients over 5 different courses. One was discontinued half wav
through dLJe to unforeseen circum5t3nces including mental and physical ill health. We have 6 people
attending the current course which finishes at the end May 2024.

OUR STRATEGIC AIMS
Our vlslon is that clients in recovery from substancè misuse can have a p051tive future.
Our mi55ion is that all clients can maintain their recovery and live a full and meaningful life, free from substance
misuse.
Our values- we are empowerin& non-judgmental and inclusive.
l. To maintain our work with clients, develop what we do and evidence clear outcomes
To ensure that we can continue to offer comprehensive 5UPPOrt to all those who are ready to engage in their
recovery journey. To be able show clear evidence of change using Quantitative and Qualitative data.
2. To cover rural needs more adequately across the county to ensure there are no barriers to accessing the
approprlate services
ESRA is the only service of it5 kind in East Sussex. We have had a hub in Eastbourne and continue with a hub in
Hastings. supporting over 320 clients a year (average across last 3 years) but we are not adequately addressing rural
need across the county.
3. To se¢ure adequate fundlnk
To look at all funding opportunities, giving tirne to write the bids and get support from a third parties if required.
4. To take a more artlve and planned approach to promoting ESRA'S work
As a uniqLJe service in the county, we need to develop a pl3n for promoting ESRA and developing public relations. as
well as develop our communication Strategy.
5. To encourage divèrsity to enable us to èxpand our client base.
To work iri collaboration with recovery partners to look at how we jointly engage with the community to Show how
to acces5 treatment or recovery services.
6. To embed a transparent staff culture
To ensure all staff are clear of what 15 expected of them working at ESRA, evidence how they will be supported and
improve staff retention.
7. To Improve relatlonshlps with External stakeholders
To improve our relationship and communications with our key external stakeholders to ensure we are aligned and
supported.
8. To collaborate Partners
To work together with partner5 to help ESRA grow.
OUR SERVICES
ESRA offers:
A safe and supportive space IHa5tings Recovery Hub) that is welcoming, widely known, well p05ftioned and
onnected to attract the people we are trying to reach.
A recovery hub that provides an alcohol and drug free space to better support the recovery journev.
A holistic anLI rounded support to individua15 to aid in the long-term success of their recovery which includes life
admin matters.
An understanding and acknowledgement of the complex needs of those we support- tt's not just about addiction,
iys about rebuilding all elements of life i.e. secure accommodationi good financlal man3gement skills and access to
health support amongst other5.
A first point of contact that is a l-l person centered assessment by a trained senior support worker with Ilved
experience. to jointly deterrnine the best pathway for recovery.
AdditlDnal l-l support to stabilise and prepare for our core SMART programme lor refer to other more suitable
activities we offerl. SMART is a self-mariagement and recovery group. a science-based programme which helps
people manage their recovery from any type of addictive behaviour. Clients complete a 10-week programme and
progress is evaluated from a baseline assessrnent.
A range of free activitie5 and therapeutic support for those not ready to engage in SMART- the goal is to help
people find structure. Thi5 includes person centered coun5ellin@, creative art and writing, yoga, mindfulness course5.
Mindful Bakers cooking, gym access. hand m355ages, beach 'walk and talk, and fishing.
Our all-important Hub Cafe open from 9.'30am to 2..30pm, three days a week IMonday5, Wednesdays, and Fridaysl
serving non-alcoholic drinks and hot home cooked mea15. This offers a regular socialising opportunity to tackle