Impact, reports and stories

People first. Numbers with context.

Recovery Cymru’s public reports combine data and lived experience, showing what has been achieved and what has been learned as a peer-led recovery community.

Recovery Cymru representatives celebrating charity governance recognition.

In their own words

The human story behind the numbers

“Recovery Cymru helped me find my identity again.”

“It gave me hope that life can be good again.”

“It’s all about the connection.”

934

people worked with

440

people referred or re-engaged

335

people supported through 1:1s

6,401

support calls made

4,717

support calls connected

860

groups ran

296

different people attended groups

4,008

volunteer hours

Source: Recovery Cymru Community Annual Report 2024–25.

Community model

Recovery is about quality of life

Recovery Cymru’s public recovery vision describes a community based on support, hope and opportunity. The model places value on shared experience, community, participation and independence.

Annual reports

Read Recovery Cymru’s latest reports, accounts and updates in one place, with headline impact brought onto the page so progress is easy to understand at a glance.

Latest report

Stories

Behind every figure is a person building confidence, connection and a stronger sense of self. Recovery stories show the human impact behind the data.

Learning and improvement

Impact is not just about what went well. Feedback, lived experience and reporting help Recovery Cymru keep learning, adapting and strengthening support.

Recovery made visible

Impact is not only measured in reports. It is also seen in people reconnecting, contributing and belonging.

Recovery Cymru community members celebrating Wales and community connection.
Community connection helps recovery feel visible and shared.
People gathered at a Recovery Cymru community celebration.
Events and shared activity help people reconnect, contribute and belong.

Built on trust

Backed by funders, partners and community belief

Recovery Cymru is supported by organisations and people who believe recovery should be visible, accessible and rooted in community. Their support helps keep peer-led spaces open, welcoming and accountable across Cardiff and the Vale.

Charity Governance Awards Winner 2024
Recovery Cymru funders and supporters for 2026
Funders and supporters of Recovery Cymru.