It's COA Week
Join Nacoa UK in our 16th year celebrating international COA Week - shining a light on the millions of people around the world affected by a parent's drinking or other addictive problems 🧡
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Sign up for Members Social+ | Weds 12 February
Welcome to the Nacoa members' community in COA Week!
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PwC’s 2025 Panto Raises Funds and Awareness for Nacoa
The Little Mermaid has wrapped its London run. Now onto Birmingham!
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Loti Nambombe announced as Nacoa ambassador
I want to help break the stigma surrounding addiction and bring hope to children
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If you would like to talk to someone, our free confidential helpline is here for you.
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- We are here to listen
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- We are here to help for as long as you want
- What you say will remain confidential
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Make a difference.
1 in 5 children in the UK are affected by their parents' drinking…
… we are here to help. With your help we can help no child feel like they are on their own.
£10
5 information packs for professionals working with children of alcoholics.
£60
Free phone calls for a week.
£400
Train a new volunteers helpline counsellor.
£800
Keeps the helpline running for 6 weeks.
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For just £26 a year, you can join us as a Nacoa member. Receive invites to big events and our AGM. Have your say in our management. And get your iconic Nacoa t-shirt.
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Our Patrons

Sophie K
Radio and television presenter

Calum Best
Celebrity, businessman, and television personality

Geraldine James OBE
Theatre, television and film actor

Tony Adams MBE
Football player, manager and addiction campaigner

David Coldwell
Boxing Coach, Manager & Sky Sports Pundit.

Liam Byrne MP
Member of Parliament and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Children of Alcoholics