The CIP Project
"Connection is The Medicine"
At the CIP Project, we empower personal growth through self-development workshops for individuals facing addiction, trauma, loss or social connection challenges.
We help people build confidence, support those re-entering society from prison, and guide young people away from crime and addiction.
At our 25-acre outdoor retreat centre in Devon, experienced facilitators create a safe space for sharing, self-exploration, fostering connection and community.
For all who join us “Change is Possible”
We're registered as a Community Interest Company (12446394) and are committed to using our profits and income to create positive changes in society.
Michael Maisey's story of redemption and transformation is truly remarkable. After serving time in prison as a troubled 16-year-old, he turned his life around and created the Change is Possible Project. His journey is detailed in his bestselling book, Young Offender, and more recently in a TEDx talk titled "Uncaged: From Prison to Purpose" in 2022.
We are proud to offer Community Workshops that can be beneficial for anyone looking to enhance their personal growth and development. Whether you're seeking to improve relationships, struggling with addiction, dealing with trauma or mental health issues, or transitioning back into society after incarceration, we welcome you with open minds and hearts. Join us and discover the power of transformation with the Change is Possible Project.
Can you support our work?
We provide practical support for those most in need, including ex-offenders, with bursary spaces for our Community Workshops. These are often people struggling with depression, battling addiction or struggling to come to terms with current or childhood trauma.
We also deliver workshops in prisons aimed at helping prisoners to foster resilience and gain emotional intelligence and perspective. This in turn helps their relationships with those closest to them, helps reduce isolation and reduces violence. We then provide ongoing support following release in the form of online and in person groups.
Our income from trading underpins our community work, so why not sign up to one of our transformational workshops delivered in the Devon countryside? Or you could simply donate.
If you feel you would benefit from our support services, then please visit our Free Support Services page.
