Our Impact

Community Impact

Every number tells a story. Every story is a life changed. Here's what Borders in Recovery has achieved — together.

The Numbers Behind Our Work

In the last year alone, here's what our community has achieved.

150+

Community Attendances

People walking through our doors every year

20+

Weekly Activities

Free groups and sessions running every week

Borders Towns

Communities we serve across the Scottish Borders

Days Every Week

Consistent, reliable support you can count on

2026 Report

Our full annual impact report — covering our reach, outcomes, stories and plans for the future across the Scottish Borders.

Beyond the numbers — the real changes happening in people's lives.

Hundreds of people who felt alone in their recovery have found genuine friendship and belonging through our community.

Members consistently report improvements in mental health, physical health and overall confidence after joining our activities.

Many of our members have gone on to find employment, volunteering roles and meaningful purpose through the connections made here.

Recovery doesn't just change individuals — it rebuilds families. We've seen countless family relationships restored.

Our peer-led model means people in recovery support each other — creating a ripple effect of hope across the Borders.

We've helped shift the conversation around addiction and recovery in the Scottish Borders, reducing stigma one story at a time.

The most powerful measure of our impact is what our community members say.

“Borders in Recovery means so much to me. Every SMART meeting and every Café fills me with hope.”

— Community Member

“Part of the Borders in Recovery family. You guys saved me totally.”

— Community Member

“You have helped me conquer most of my social anxiety.”

— Community Member