Welcome to The Nelson Trust

The Nelson Trust is one of the longest established drug and alcohol abstinence-based treatment providers in the UK, with a national reputation for excellence and innovation. We work with some of the hardest-to-reach and most complex substance misusers, helping hundreds of people find a life of independence – a life beyond addiction.
Our mission is to ensure that people with substance misuse problems are offered the best possible opportunity for a healthy and fulfilling life by providing them with a continuum of high quality treatment, support and resettlement programmes.
Branching Out II - On The Brink
The Nelson Trust art group, run by local artist Julia Christie, has created a giant jigsaw which has been exhibited at Branching Out II in the Gallery in the Park, Stroud.
Free Help for Families in Gloucestershire
Alcohol and drug misuse is one of the biggest challenges facing society today.
Celebrating 25 years of Addiction Treatment
The Nelson Trust (formerly known as The Nelson House Recovery Trust) began simply as a good idea in 1985 when the founders, Mary and Roy Brash, decided to open Gloucestershire’s first residential centre for addiction treatment.
New Service for Women in Gloucester
The Nelson Trust has been awarded major funding from the Ministry of Justice to open a groundbreaking new service in Gloucestershire for female offenders and those at risk of offending.






