About Us
Staff and Governance
A dedicated Board of Trustees, with a wealth of relevant skills and experience, governs The Nelson Trust. Particular expertise includes:
Accommodation
We have several houses in the village to accommodate clients during the early stages of treatment. All have 24-hour support staff, and one is CSCI registered with the local authority. Living in small house groups creates a supportive environment and is an important element of peer support throughout the treatment programme. Clients are responsible for sharing housekeeping duties such as shopping, cleaning and cooking and regular house meetings are held in order to discuss any housekeeping issues that may have arisen through the week.
History
The Trust was established as a registered charity (No. 1056672) in 1985 near Stroud in Gloucestershire, founded by Mary and Roy Brash. From humble beginnings at a time when abstinence-based treatment was relatively new in this country, the Trust has grown steadily in both size and scope, providing a comprehensive range of services and facilities for an ever-increasing and ever more complex client group.
Treatment Philosophy
.jpg)
The Nelson Trust believes that with the right amount of care, support and encouragement, every person has the ability to change and to improve the quality of their lives. The Nelson Trust promotes change through timely psychosocial interventions that respond to the complexity of needs presented in our client group.
Compliance and Policies
As a registered Care Home and treatment facility, the Nelson Trust complies with the Commission for Social Care Inspection standards. Our policies and procedures are audited by CSCI twice a year. The Trust also complies with both Supporting People and Gloucestershire Drug and Alcohol Action Team service standards, and we are working towards DANOS (Drug and Alcohol National Occupational Standards) compliance for all staff training.
