Give more people

the chance to

live again

Firestone Plymouth has been supporting people recovering from addiction since 2019

Firestone Plymouth has achieved this by providing a safe place to live, with staff who understand recovery and addiction providing support and encouragement to the residents, while they learn how to live by the principles of mutual aid recovery.

What is Firestone Plymouth

The Firestone Society is the trading name of The Firestone Society Limited. This is a new community benefit society, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority on 5th July 2021 (number 8669). It was set up to help people recovering from addiction, so they are the community it benefits.

The clue is in the name– our society has a strong relationship with Firestone Plymouth, which runs the recovery house. For example:

– Angie Brooks, one of our directors, is also a director of Firestone Plymouth

– Dave Graham, our chair, is a former resident of the recovery house

– Dominic Robinson, the manager of Firestone Plymouth, comes to all our board meetings, and has been closely involved in developing our plans

What is Firestone Society

Firestone Plymouth is the trading name of The Plymouth Lighthouse Project CIC. It is a community interest company, so its activities must help its community.

It exists to provide high quality supported housing in and around Plymouth for people recovering from addiction.

Firestone Plymouth has done this since 2019, by renting 95 Durnford Street as a recovery project, where people support each other to live without alcohol or drugs and attend mutual aid recovery groups outside of the project. This model has worked successfully since the project began.

Our Aim

Through the efforts of our local community and many backers, we were able to fund our first Share offer, which has allowed us to purchase our first house, 95 Durnford Street.

We cannot tell you how much owning the property we have rented for years means to us, and has had a massive impact on our organisation, but our tenants as well. It has provided security for those looking to recover from addiction but has also proven that the model that we use works.

Springboarding off of this, we are looking to expand further expand. While the specifics of this still need ironing out but are looking at potentially purchasing another home, one for women or potentially one for mixed-sex tenants.

We will have more announcements in the future!

Our Aim

Through the efforts of our local community and many backers, we were able to fund our first Share offer, which has allowed us to purchase our first house, 95 Durnford Street.

We cannot tell you how much owning the property we have rented for years means to us, and has had a massive impact on our organisation, but our tenants as well. It has provided security for those looking to recover from addiction but has also proven that the model that we use works.

Springboarding off of this, we are looking to expand further expand. While the specifics of this still need ironing out but are looking at potentially purchasing another home, one for women or potentially one for mixed-sex tenants.

We will have more announcements in the future!

“If it weren’t for Firestone, I’d be on the streets”

Who has set up a Firestone Society?

The society was set up by local people who care passionately about helping people improve their lives, including by recovering from addiction. The people who set it up became it’s first directors.

Our Directors

Angie Brooks

Angie is an experienced counsellor, qualified in many areas, including drug and alcohol addiction, food disorders, self harm and hidden trauma. She has 30 years of experience working with health, homelessness and recovery organisations. She has recently retired as Registered Manager at the Jasmine unit, part of Trevi House, a treatment centre for women in recovery.

Pete Warm

Pete is a retired local businessman, with experience of business management, including accounts, and detailed knowledge of building construction and maintenance. He’s very happy to volunteer to the Firestone CBS, as he says: “there but for the grace of God go I.” He is currently Clerk to Plymouth Quakers, and a keen sailor.

Jude Wallace

Jude is past secretary of Broadreach House, one of Britain’s pioneering rehabilitation centres, recognised across Europe. She is a former magistrate, and a qualified life coach. She is very excited to be involved in this project to help people working towards recovery from addiction.

Dave Graham

Dave is our Chair. He is a former resident of the project who is passionate about recovery. He’s currently living in Plymouth and is studying IT and carpentry.

Watch the video to get a better idea of what were about!

Our Share Offer Documents

Firestone Society’s rules

Lease heads of terms

Impact Report