DiversityInCare Ltd is an independent, frontline charity working with disadvantaged communities throughout England and Wales. We deliver personalised support to individuals, battling a wide range of issues, associated with drug and alcohol abuse.
Since 2006, DiversityInCare has continued to deliver positive outcomes, through its Care Pathway Service (CPS) – a tailor made resettlement plan based on an individual’s needs – to particular target groups, local authorities and support agencies.
Our Vision
To position DiversityInCare as a market leader for providing ‘person-centred’ services, to those with drug and alcohol related issued throughout England and Wales.
Mission Statement
DiversityInCare’s mission is to prevent and reduce drug and alcohol related issues for individuals living in disadvantaged communities, by developing specialist services, which will provide continuous support and transform how care for addiction is delivered.
Charity No: 1117068 | Company No: 5422486
Our focus is to help people move from crisis to confidence
About Us
Roma Hooper, Chair
Roma Hooper is prominent figure within the Criminal Justice System. In 2008, Roma set up ‘Make Justice Work’, a new educational campaign to encourage wider public confidence in community sentences for low-level offenders. Her expertise help DiversityInCare continue to deliver, the best services to people affected by drug and alcohol abuse.
Angela
Since the 1980’s Angela has worked in homeless shelters, drop in centres and supported housing units as a drug worker. Quickly moving up in the ranks, Angela became a successful consultant, which gave birth to the concept behind DiversityInCare.
Within time Angela become the go to consultant within the social care industry; gaining a reputation for delivering positive outcomes; resulting in her being commissioned by the London Boroughs of Hackney, Camden, Ealing, and organisations such as Turning Point, Carr-Gomm.
In 2005, after noticing the number of services failing to support people with complex needs, especially women with addictions; Angela founded DiversityInCare Ltd. The company became a registered charity in 2006.
“I wanted to set up a charity that would provide a service for the under-served and hard to reach communities. These services would not only provide the treatment needed but get to the root cause of the problem.”
Woman of the Year award nominee, Angela Edmondson continues to be an avid campaigner for support for people with complex needs, especially women; Angela is a certified NLP Practitioner.
Meet the team
Anand Patel, Trustee
Anand Patel has over 15 years’ experience in organisational and learning development within all three sectors. His ongoing community and voluntary work, has seen the successful realignment of organisational development, within Adult Social Care for local councils; as well as numerous funded projects in offender services, long term unemployment and personal development.
Beth Burgess, Trustee
Beth Burgess is a qualified NLP Practitioner, a Therapist, a Life and Recovery Coach, and an Author. As an alcoholic in recovery, her empathy and insight allow her to reach out to others suffering from addictions. Through her successful business, Smyls, Beth helps people recover from challenging issues and build happy, healthy lives.
Malakh Zebulun, Trustee
Malakh Zebulun has over 20 years of experience helping people take responsibility for their mental attitude and personal obstacles. Malakh is a skilled Empowerment Coach, Author and Facilitator. As a survivor of abuse, Malakh has dedicated her career to giving women and men the courage to make changes in their lives.
Our Consultants.
Colin Smith, Consultant
Colin Smith is the founder of ‘Dexterity Solutions Limited’. Colin is known as the “The Listener”. His ability to dramatically improve personal and business decisions, through deep listening and insightful questions; enables him to build relationships with individuals and advise DiversityInCare.
Sarah Hamilton Fairley
Sarah Hamilton-Fairley is the founder and Chief Executive of ‘StartHere’, a not-for-profit organisation, founded to fill a critical gap in the information chain – between people who need help and the organisations that provide them. Sarah has first-hand experience starting a new charity; as our Business Development consultant, Sarah will support DiversityInCare development.
Sarah Jane, Consultant
Sarah Jane Vernon has a vast knowledge on raising awareness and funds through correct marketing and communications. She has previously worked with charities such as the NSPCC. She delivers strategic and creative thinking at every stage, support with digital editorial and fundraising. Sarah’s enables DiversityInCare to affectively raise awareness about the issues associated with addiction.
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Families
The family can often be overlooked; leaving damaging effects with many too embarrassed to seek help or at a loss at to where to get help. We help reduce or prevent further damage, by giving support and guidance to deal with the issues linked to an addiction.
Young Adults
Our services care for young men and women who have become parents, victims of sexual and physical violence, street homeless and/or have an addiction. We ensure they gain the confidence to create their own path.
Men
Our services will support men with a history of addiction and imprisonment. We listen to our male clients to learn what triggers their destructive behaviour; giving them the continuous support throughout their journey back to independence.
Our extensive knowledge of the issues linked to women, with a drug and alcohol addiction, enables us to quickly control a damaging situation without impacting the children, the local community and the tax payer.