Helping people build a life worth living
Acorn provides specialist drug and alcohol recovery services that help people make positive changes, improve their wellbeing and build a life worth living.
We work alongside people at different stages of their recovery journey, providing safe, compassionate and person-centred support. Our focus is on helping people achieve lasting change, improve their health and wellbeing, and build stronger connections with their communities.
Every person’s journey is different. That’s why we work with individuals to understand their needs, strengths and goals, supporting them to make informed choices about their recovery.
Part of Syncora and The Calico Group
Acorn is part of Syncora, which is part of The Calico Group.
Together, we are a group of charities and social businesses united by a shared purpose: making a difference to people’s lives.
Across the Group, specialist services support people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including drug and alcohol addiction, domestic abuse, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues and additional support needs.
Being part of Syncora and The Calico Group means we can share expertise, learn from one another and work together to improve outcomes for the people and communities we support.
Working with others
We know that recovery is often linked to many different aspects of a person’s life. That’s why we work closely with a wide range of partners to provide joined-up support and improve access to services.
Our partnerships can include:
- The NHS and healthcare providers
- Local authorities
- Criminal justice services
- Housing providers
- Employment and skills organisations
- Community and voluntary sector organisations
- Peer support and recovery networks
By working together, we can help people access the support they need and build stronger foundations for the future.
Quality, safety and accountability
Providing safe, effective and high quality services is important to us.
Acorn operates within the governance and assurance arrangements of Syncora and The Calico Group. Our services are monitored and reviewed to help ensure we meet legal, regulatory and professional standards, and that we continue to learn and improve.
You can find out more about how we are governed, regulated and held accountable on our Governance page.
Corporate information
Acorn is part of Syncora and The Calico Group.
Annual accounts are published as part of The Calico Group’s corporate reporting and are available through the Group’s publications page.
Information about our governance arrangements, policies and regulatory responsibilities can be found on our Governance page and through the links provided in the footer of this website.
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