Recovery touches more lives than we often realise.

Whether through our own experiences, our families, our friends, or the communities we’re part of, many of us know what it means to navigate addiction or other major life challenges, and to find a way through them.

The Recovery Festival exists to make that journey visible.

Each year in Bristol, we bring together people from across the South West — individuals in recovery, peer-led communities, treatment providers, and local organisations — to share stories, build connections, and show what’s possible.

For some, it’s a first step.

For others, it’s a celebration.

For many, it’s a reminder that no one has to do this alone.

We are proud to be one of the largest recovery-focused events in the region, welcoming nearly a thousand people each year, and continuing to grow.

Alongside support from local partners and sponsors, community donations play a vital role in making the festival possible and keeping it free for everyone who needs it.

Your support helps cover the essentials that make the event possible — and ensures this space exists for someone who needs it, now or in the future.

If you’re able to give, you’re helping to build a community where recovery is visible, supported, and celebrated, and where more people can find a way forward.

Thank you for being part of that.

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