Supporting Recovering Veterans in the High Peak

A High Peak community interest company that helps veterans rebuild their lives after addiction has received financial support from High Peak Borough Council.

Cllr Sloman presents the cheque to Building Bridges. Credit: HPBC

Building Bridges provides temporary, recovery-focused accommodation alongside a range of community activities designed to boost health and wellbeing, build confidence, and support veterans on their journey towards living happy, independent and sober lives.

Recognising the organisation’s vital work with some of the area’s most vulnerable residents, the Council has awarded £10,000 to support the provision of an additional supported accommodation unit.

Executive Councillor for Housing, Fiona Sloman, said:

Building Bridges is a fantastic local organisation which offers much-needed support to veterans recovering from addiction by providing temporary accommodation in a safe and healthy environment and assisting them to develop the skills they need to live independently.

I, and the Council, are delighted to be able to support this valuable work with this funding. It will help Building Bridges provide more accommodation in the High Peak and continue to deliver their in-house and community-based activities which make such a difference to individuals in need.