The Core Trust, a WDP drug and alcohol counselling service operating from a row of old cottages in the heart of London, celebrated in traditional style with a garden party on Wednesday 30 June.

Old clients, some from the earliest days over 20 years ago, returned to the organisation that helped them turn their lives around.  One client said, “I am indebted to the Core Trust staff and volunteers for their commitment, integrity and belief in me. They have inspired me to accept myself and I am able to plan a more positive and empowered future”.

Yasmin Batliwala, Chair of WDP, said, “The presence of so many current and former clients is tribute to the work the Core Trust does. WDP offers services to people at all stages of their journey and abstinence-based care is an important part of our provision. Core offers this to a very high standard.”

Lynn Turner, Project Manager of the Core Trust also commented, “Our garden party is one of the highlights of our year!  It’s a fantastic opportunity to see so many of our former and current clients, staff, volunteers and visitors come together to celebrate individual and group success.  It’s our annual family get-together where we all get a chance to chat, socialise, and see what everyone is up to and how they are doing.  Part of the day involves a group drumming session which everyone can get involved in.  It’s very popular and brings all the guests together, outside in the sunshine.  We were also pleased to welcome Councillor Aziz Toki, a friend of the Core Trust, to open the party.”