OUR MISSION STATEMENT
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 results show that:
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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”.
WHAT WE OFFER
IN PERSON EVENTS
Our in-person workshops, held at our 25-acre outdoor retreat centre in Devon, provide structured, trauma-informed support for people facing addiction, trauma, loss, and social isolation.
These residential and day programmes create a safe environment where participants can explore the underlying beliefs and patterns that hold them back. Through guided facilitation, peer connection, and practical tools for emotional regulation, participants develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and the capacity to make lasting positive changes in their lives.
The outdoor setting and group-based approach strengthen social connection and reduce isolation — key factors in successful recovery and rehabilitation. These events form a core part of our wider model of support, which also includes free online peer groups and prison-based programmes.
FREE ONLINE SUPPORT SERVICES
We offer free weekly drop-in sessions for both men and women, providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to share the highs and lows of the week.
These online groups are facilitated by trained, trauma-informed facilitators who have all completed our programme and bring their own lived experience. This shared understanding helps build genuine trust and connection.
There is no cost, no referral required, and no long-term commitment — simply drop in when you need emotional and mental health support.
This ongoing peer support is a vital part of our model, helping people stay connected, build resilience, and continue their recovery and personal growth long after attending our workshops.
PRISON TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Our prison programmes deliver structured talks and workshops that support personal growth, emotional regulation, and successful rehabilitation. Using a trauma-informed approach and facilitators with lived experience, we help incarcerated individuals develop practical tools for mental wellbeing, resilience, and positive decision-making.
Since getting sober in 2007, founder Michael Maisey has worked and spoken in over 100 different prisons across the UK. His unique lived experience gives inmates genuine hope that change is possible.
These sessions form a key part of our wider model of support, contributing to reduced reoffending and improved outcomes on release.
SCHOOL TALKS & WORKSHOPS
Honest and relatable talks and workshops delivered in schools across the UK. Designed to spark meaningful conversations around mental health, personal choices and resilience, our sessions help young people explore important issues such as grooming, county lines, healthy masculinity, peer pressure, and emotional wellbeing.
Led by facilitators with lived experience, the workshops create a safe, non-judgemental space where students can talk openly about difficult topics and develop the tools needed to navigate challenges and build a stronger future.
CORPORATE WELLBEING
Interactive sessions designed to support employee wellbeing, reduce stigma around mental health, and build a healthier, more connected workplace culture.
Drawing on lived experience and trauma-informed approaches, our workshops help teams develop emotional resilience, improve communication, and create a more supportive working environment. Sessions are practical, engaging, and tailored to the real challenges people face at work and in life.