P3 Charity

14/10/2026

From receiving support to helping others find their way forward.

When Leigham came to P3, he was working through difficulties with substance use and wanted to build a more independent life.

With support from the team at P3 Forest of Dean at Acorn House, he was introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and connected with people who understood what he was going through.

He later became a volunteer, and today, Leigham works as a Support Worker at Acorn House, using his lived experience to support others on their own journeys.

His story is a reminder that someone's journey doesn't end when they receive support. Sometimes, it leads them to a role where they can offer that same understanding to someone else.

Read Leigham’s full story on our website. 👇

🔗 https://p3charity.org/stories/leighams-story

13/10/2026

This is why we do what we do. David's journey has been shaped by childhood trauma, experiences that continued to affect his mental health well into adulthood, and years without the support he needed.

When he moved to Halifax in 2018, he left everything behind and didn't know a single person. Through P3's Calderdale Adults Housing Related Support Service, he met Amy, who has listened, made time for him and supported him throughout his journey, including helping him secure a grant to support his move into a safe home.

🎥 David's full interview will be released soon on our YouTube channel. Keep an eye out to hear more of his story, in his own words.

💙 If you or someone you know needs support, visit p3charity.org/get-support to find out more about our services.

10/10/2026

Every year on 10 October, we recognise both World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day. These two important awareness days highlight issues that are often closely linked.

Homelessness can have a significant impact on a person's mental health, just as mental ill health can contribute to someone experiencing homelessness.

At P3, we see this connection every day. That's why we take a person-centred approach, recognising that everyone's circumstances, experiences and support needs are different.

From housing advice and practical help to emotional support and connections with specialist services, we work alongside people to help them feel safe, supported and able to move forward.

Because everyone deserves a safe place to live and the right support to thrive. 🫶

Read our article to find out more about the link between homelessness and mental health, and how P3 is making a difference.

https://p3charity.org/news/p3-charity-marks-world-homeless-day-and-world-mental-health-day

Read the latest news from P3 Charity. Find out more about our work supporting people experiencing homelessness and mental health needs across England.

07/10/2026

Trust takes time to build. But once it’s there, it can make progress possible.

When we first met Alan*, he was sleeping in his car with everything he owned in the boot. Years of rough sleeping had taught him to expect doors to close.

Our team started with what Alan needed, built trust by doing what we said we would, and kept showing up, even when things didn’t go to plan.

That trust helped Alan keep moving forward. Today, he has his own home, is reconnecting with his daughter, has reduced his drug use and is looking for long-term work.

This is Alan’s story, and an example of why person-centred support starts with listening, understanding and staying alongside someone.

Read Alan’s full story: https://p3charity.org/stories/alans-story

*Name changed and stock image used to protect Alan’s identity.

05/10/2026

What do you get from volunteering?

For Emma, one of the best parts of volunteering with P3 Charity was seeing people make progress in their own way.

“Seeing and supporting other people make progress in their own individual way was incredibly rewarding and I knew it was something that I wanted to continue.”

That feeling stayed with Emma. Volunteering gave her the chance to connect with people, see the difference small steps can make and be part of something meaningful.

And that’s the thing about volunteering. You might start because you want to give something back, but you can get plenty back too.

💙 Meet new people
🌱 Learn new skills and experiences
🙌 Build confidence and connections
✨ See the impact of your time
❤️ Feel part of something that matters

Emma’s experience shows that volunteering isn’t simply about what you can give. It can be about what you discover along the way too.

Could volunteering with P3 be your next step? Find out more: https://p3charity.org/support-us/volunteer

01/10/2026

When someone needs support, they bring their whole story with them.

Their culture.
Their faith.
Their experiences.
The things that make them who they are.

For someone experiencing homelessness, asking for help can already feel like a difficult step. But imagine feeling like you have to hide parts of yourself to be understood.

Sometimes inclusion is found in the details:

🍲 Food that reflects someone’s culture and beliefs
🙏 Space to practise faith
👂 Taking time to listen without making assumptions
🤝 Creating a place where people feel respected and welcome

This Black History Month, we’re reflecting on why understanding people’s experiences and identities matters. Nobody should have to leave part of themselves at the door to access support.

29/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that P3 Charity has won Change Project of the Year at the 2026 Charity Times Awards for our ambitious rebrand, website redevelopment and communications transformation. ✨

At the heart of this project was a simple idea: when someone is looking for support, finding the right information shouldn’t feel like another barrier to overcome.

We wanted to make it easier for people to understand who we are, what we do and how to access our services, ensuring accessibility was considered in every part of the journey, from our website to the information we share with the people and communities we work alongside.

This award is a huge achievement for our small but mighty Marketing and Communications Team, and we’re so grateful to everyone across P3 who helped bring this project to life.

We also want to recognise our Chair of Trustees, Adam Hackett, who was shortlisted for Chair of the Year. While he didn’t take home the award, his contribution to P3 deserves celebrating.

For almost nine years, Adam has provided leadership, commitment and support to P3, Rugby Portobello Trust, and the people and communities we work alongside.

Thank you, Adam, and thank you to everyone who has played a part in this journey. 💙

26/09/2026

When you need support, knowing where to start can feel like another thing to figure out.

P3 Charity’s easy-to-use service finder lets you search by postcode, town or city to find support near you.

Visit p3charity.org and select ‘Get Support’ to find your local service.

Share this with someone who might need a little help finding their first step.

23/09/2026

Tonight’s a big night for P3!✨

We have been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Charity Times Awards.

P3 Charity has been recognised in the Change Project of the Year category for our ambitious rebrand, website redevelopment and communications transformation, while our Chair of Trustees, Adam Hackett, has been shortlisted for Charity Chair of the Year.

Thank you to our teams for the care and commitment you bring to P3 every day, and to Adam for your leadership and dedication over the years.

Good luck to everyone shortlisted. Keep your fingers crossed for us! 🤞✨

22/09/2026

Meet Paul.
Paul likes a challenge.
Paul also likes to help people.
So Paul decided to throw himself out of a plane 😆

Paul took on the ultimate challenge of a skydive to raise money for P3, raising an incredible £838 along the way🪂

His challenge shows that fundraising doesn't have to be another 10k run; it can be about pushing yourself and trying something new so you have something to talk about at lunch on Monday.

Now it’s your turn!

Our challenge events give you the opportunity to take on something exciting while raising vital funds to support the people and communities P3 works with.

Ready to take on a challenge for P3? Find an event and sign up today.

🔗https://p3charity.org/support-us/fundraise-for-p3/challenge-events