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.
Every year we support over 2,000 people through our in-person events, free online support services and prison workshops.
Our work delivers real results:
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98% of former inmates we work with have not reoffended for over two years and are in meaningful employment
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Over 60% of referrals achieve permanent sobriety from substance misuse
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95% report feeling less lonely and more hopeful for the future
For all who join us, Change is Possible.
We are a registered Community Interest Company (12446394), committed to using our profits and income to create lasting positive change in society.
Success Stories
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 has been sober since 2007. A devoted husband and father to three daughters, he has dedicated his life to helping others.
Since getting sober, Michael has volunteered extensively within the prison system. In 2018 he founded the Change is Possible Project (The CIP Project CIC). He is the author of the bestselling book Young Offender, has delivered two TEDx talks (including “Uncaged: From Prison to Purpose” in 2022), has consulted the Home Office on rehabilitation for people with addiction, spoken in the Houses of Parliament on prison reform, and been featured on BBC and Sky News.
We are proud to offer Community Workshops that support anyone seeking personal growth and development. Whether you are looking 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.
