The Ministry of Stories on Hoxton Street, was founded by Nick Hornby and co-directors Lucy Macnab and Ben Payne. Hidden away at the back of The Monster Shop (where else would you expect it?), it provides a free space for fresh writing by young people, providing workshops and one-to-one mentoring. The services are provided by volunteers: local writers, artists and teachers and aims to transform young lives through writing.

Our great benefit is that we provide one-to-one mentoring for young people to enjoy imaginative stories, improve language skills, increase abilities in communication, add to social and educational confidence.

Release is at the forefront of providing specialist support to people affected by drugs. Many of Release's clients are homeless, in debt and living in poverty. Release lawyers work to resolve these problems and to improve the quality of peoples lives. Their expert drugs advisors provide accurate information and solutions across a range of issues to people who use drugs or concerned family members.

Advice and support are provided through the national helpline or in person at legal surgeries. We campaign for changes to UK drug policy for a fairer, more compassionate system to reduce the harms associated with drug use in our society.