Events

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

“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 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 …

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, …

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 …

It’s #AlcoholAwarenessWeek. The week of the year where we are all encouraged to speak properly about alcohol. This year’s theme is ‘Alcohol and Me’. It is managed every year by the fantastic charity, Alcohol Change.  Find out more about their Alcohol Awareness Week activities here. Nacoa will be speaking throughout the week for everyone affected …

We are very proud to announce that our ‘Some Mums and Dads’ leaflet has been ‘highly commended’ by the British Medical Association at the BMA Patient Information Awards 2019. ‘Some mums and dads drink too much’ is a leaflet that provides vital information and guidance for anyone affected by their parent’s drinking, both children and adults. …