The Ministry of Stories 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?), to provide a free space for fresh writing by young people. Here in Hoxton we provide workshops and one-to-one mentoring and aim to inspire young people to transform their lives through writing. The services are provided by volunteers: local writers, artists and teachers, all giving their time and talent for free.

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 the public with accurate information and are able to provide solutions across a range of issues to people who use drugs or concerned family members.

Advice and support is provided through the national helpline or in person at legal surgeries. Release campaigns for changes to UK drug policy to bring about a fairer and more compassionate system to reduce the harms associated with drug use in our society.