“Recovery Cymru helped me find my identity again.”
Impact, reports and stories
People first. Numbers with context.
Recovery Cymru’s public reports combine data and lived experience, showing what has been achieved and what has been learned as a peer-led recovery community.
In their own words
The human story behind the numbers
“It gave me hope that life can be good again.”
“It’s all about the connection.”
934
people worked with
440
people referred or re-engaged
335
people supported through 1:1s
6,401
support calls made
4,717
support calls connected
860
groups ran
296
different people attended groups
4,008
volunteer hours
Source: Recovery Cymru Community Annual Report 2024–25.
Additional CAVDAS Peer Team data
Latest figures supplied from NHS PARIS
These figures are shown separately from the 2024–25 annual-report data above. Recovery Cymru will add the confirmed reporting period when approved.
428
referrals received
498
people supported
1,213
one-to-one sessions
Source: CAVDAS Peer Team data extracted from NHS PARIS · Reporting period to be confirmed by Recovery Cymru.
Community model
Recovery is about quality of life
Recovery Cymru’s public recovery vision describes a community based on support, hope and opportunity. The model places value on shared experience, community, participation and independence.
Annual reports
Read Recovery Cymru’s latest reports, accounts and updates in one place, with headline impact brought onto the page so progress is easy to understand at a glance.
Latest reportStories
Behind every figure is a person building confidence, connection and a stronger sense of self. Recovery stories show the human impact behind the data.
Stories and MSC resourcesLearning and improvement
Impact is not just about what went well. Feedback, lived experience and reporting help Recovery Cymru keep learning, adapting and strengthening support.
Learning resourcesStories, peer workforce and learning
Resources people can return to and share
Download Recovery Cymru’s Most Significant Change reports, peer workforce stories and reflective learning.
Most Significant Change
Peer workforce stories
Peer co-reflection
Learning about reflection, connection and support across peer roles and services.
Download co-reflection reportThe numbers day to day
Connection is the outcome behind the activity
The supplied snapshot shows how people find Recovery Cymru, how quickly contact happens and what people say improves.
74% / 82%
contacted same day / within 24 hours
70+
weekly interactions
170+
people connected monthly
2.19 FTE
volunteer power
60%
self-referrals
11%
referrals from GPs
Top improvements
Mental health, social connection and reduced substance use.
Recovery made visible
Impact is not only measured in reports. It is also seen in people reconnecting, contributing and belonging.
Built on trust
Backed by funders, partners and community belief
Recovery Cymru is supported by organisations and people who believe recovery should be visible, accessible and rooted in community. Their support helps keep peer-led spaces open, welcoming and accountable across Cardiff and the Vale.
