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Nacoa & COVID_19 – Helpline open with reduced opening hours

In spite of the corona virus quickly spreading around the UK, the Nacoa helpline will remain open for the foreseeable future. Nacoa operates in a relatively contained work environment, which will allow staff and some volunteers to safely continue manning the helpline for children affected by their parent’s drinking. This is a time of real …

| March 18, 2020

In spite of the corona virus quickly spreading around the UK, the Nacoa helpline will remain open for the foreseeable future. Nacoa operates in a relatively contained work environment, which will allow staff and some volunteers to safely continue manning the helpline for children affected by their parent’s drinking. This is a time of real …

‘What I learned from the David Stafford Memorial Lecture 2020’

By Lindsay Doherty. I became a volunteer helpline counsellor for Nacoa last year after reading an article online about one of their patrons, Calum Best, who climbed Mont Blanc in 2018 as a fundraiser. Having lost my own father when I was aged 19 to alcoholism, I hadn’t been aware of the Bristol based charity …

| March 17, 2020

By Lindsay Doherty. I became a volunteer helpline counsellor for Nacoa last year after reading an article online about one of their patrons, Calum Best, who climbed Mont Blanc in 2018 as a fundraiser. Having lost my own father when I was aged 19 to alcoholism, I hadn’t been aware of the Bristol based charity …

John Fenston (1945-2020), Nacoa Chair of Trustees – A Tribute

It is with great sadness that we announce that Nacoa’s Chair of Trustees, John Fenston, has passed away. Though it is also with huge gratitude that we are looking back on John’s life and his heroic work for Nacoa. John became a Nacoa trustee in 1995 and took over as Chair of Trustees when our …

| March 13, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce that Nacoa’s Chair of Trustees, John Fenston, has passed away. Though it is also with huge gratitude that we are looking back on John’s life and his heroic work for Nacoa. John became a Nacoa trustee in 1995 and took over as Chair of Trustees when our …

Nacoa Ambassador Josh Interviewed for BBC Hooked Podcast

Nacoa volunteer and ambassador Josh Connolly was invited as a guest on the latest BBC Hooked podcast. In a wide-ranging conversation with presenters Melissa Rice and Jade Wye, there are some amazing insights are made about what it is like growing up with a parent who drinks too much. The programme covers the fears children feel, …

| March 12, 2020

Nacoa volunteer and ambassador Josh Connolly was invited as a guest on the latest BBC Hooked podcast. In a wide-ranging conversation with presenters Melissa Rice and Jade Wye, there are some amazing insights are made about what it is like growing up with a parent who drinks too much. The programme covers the fears children feel, …

Jasper’s Wish – Children’s book published for #COAWeek2020

During COA Week 2020, we were very proud to publish “Jasper’s Wish”. This wonderful book, written by Dr Jessica Munafo for Nacoa, is being published for all to read and share with their loved ones. After he finds himself, all of a sudden, having to stay with his two Nanas, Jasper has quite a few …

| March 12, 2020

During COA Week 2020, we were very proud to publish “Jasper’s Wish”. This wonderful book, written by Dr Jessica Munafo for Nacoa, is being published for all to read and share with their loved ones. After he finds himself, all of a sudden, having to stay with his two Nanas, Jasper has quite a few …

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2020 – Places Available!

Fancy kicking off 2020 with a challenge? We have the perfect thing for you. Of the ten spaces reserved this year for Nacoa on the London Landmarks Half Marathon, a few places are still available. The race is taking place on 29th March 2020. To apply for a place, email us at admin@nacoa.org.uk. The London …

| January 16, 2020

Fancy kicking off 2020 with a challenge? We have the perfect thing for you. Of the ten spaces reserved this year for Nacoa on the London Landmarks Half Marathon, a few places are still available. The race is taking place on 29th March 2020. To apply for a place, email us at admin@nacoa.org.uk. The London …

‘Why I fund the Nacoa Sticker Project’ – Audrey

“I contacted Nacoa straight away and got the most genuine welcome and support.” For 30 years, Nacoa has been incredibly proud to be funded and supported by thousands of people who know exactly why a confidential helpline service is crucial for children affected by their parent’s drinking. There are so many ways you can help. …

| January 15, 2020

“I contacted Nacoa straight away and got the most genuine welcome and support.” For 30 years, Nacoa has been incredibly proud to be funded and supported by thousands of people who know exactly why a confidential helpline service is crucial for children affected by their parent’s drinking. There are so many ways you can help. …

The #BigNacoaWalk Is Back, 9th May – Join Us!

The Big Nacoa Walk is back in 2020! The event follows the success of last year, when 26 fundraisers braved the beautiful 27 mile Peak District walk, the 6 Dales Circuit. 50 places are available for this year for the one day walk on the 9th May 2020. Sign up soon, because places are going …

| November 22, 2019

The Big Nacoa Walk is back in 2020! The event follows the success of last year, when 26 fundraisers braved the beautiful 27 mile Peak District walk, the 6 Dales Circuit. 50 places are available for this year for the one day walk on the 9th May 2020. Sign up soon, because places are going …

Nacoa open 12-6 every day over Xmas and New Year

For most people across the UK, the holiday season is a time for coming together as a family and celebrating the turning of another year. However, for children living in a home where addiction is a problem, Christmas can be a time of real concern and fear. Nacoa’s helpline will be open every day over Christmas, …

| November 20, 2019

For most people across the UK, the holiday season is a time for coming together as a family and celebrating the turning of another year. However, for children living in a home where addiction is a problem, Christmas can be a time of real concern and fear. Nacoa’s helpline will be open every day over Christmas, …

The Women Walking 1 Million Steps for Nacoa

To kick off 2020, a team a ladies from across the UK are embarking on a challenge to complete 1 million steps each for children affected by their parent’s drinking from 1st Oct to 31st Dec to raise money for Nacoa. A few of these wonderful women have decided to share their stories and reasons …

| November 18, 2019

To kick off 2020, a team a ladies from across the UK are embarking on a challenge to complete 1 million steps each for children affected by their parent’s drinking from 1st Oct to 31st Dec to raise money for Nacoa. A few of these wonderful women have decided to share their stories and reasons …

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