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Addiction recovery community in Shoreditch to launch ‘Normal’ magazine

A new magazine will be launching soon - the look, feel and content all produced by our recovery community.

SCT’s former Chair shares Crypt memories

Our former Chair of Trustees John Bryce Pope remembers the early days of SCT as the night man in the Crypt at Christ Church Spitalfields.

Memories from the Crypt

Revd Captain Paul Deeming shares his memories of working in the crypt between 1965 and 1968.

“Addiction is the great leveller”

Jeremy Maddison from Lifeline, one of SCT's local partners talks about addiction and recovery.

Gary: from “full-blown alcoholic” to happily married working man

Gary shares how SCT helped him go from being a "full-blown alcoholic" to a happily married man with a job that he loves.

SCT receives huge L&Q furniture donation

Our houses get a much-needed revamp with new sofas, armchairs, tables and chairs c/o L&Q Housing Association.

Watch ‘The Strut’

Our new film 'The Strut’ follows Matti and Colin on a sponsored walking tour of East London - their initiative to raise funds and awareness during SCT's 50th Anniversary year.

Recovering in Shoreditch: a counsellor’s perspective

Our addiction recovery counsellor Shaun tells us about her work at Acorn House, our residential recovery accommodation in Shoreditch.

New Hanbury Project students celebrate garden success

Bard's Yard launched the new Shakespeare-themed garden in the heart of Shoreditch - brought to you by the hard work of our New Hanbury Project students.

SCT’s Garden Naming Competition

We’re running a competition to name a new public garden in Shoreditch. The winner will be given two free passes to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, including a ride on the Kew Explorer.

How the New Hanbury Project is helping Lou sustain her recovery

Lou tells us her life before, during and after being introduced to the New Hanbury Project - our personal development and training centre for people in recovery.

Join us for our free summer garden party!

Celebrate the hard work of our New Hanbury Project gardening students at the opening of the new Shakespeare-themed garden in St. Leonard's Church gardens in Shoreditch.