with a history of substance misuse
Elisha House is a recovery project founded in Colne, East Lancashire, in 2016 by a local couple passionate about giving back to their community.
At Elisha House we recognise addiction is a complex illness. We provide a safe, supportive environment and evidence based interventions which promote healing from trauma and the drivers of substance misuse.
As a Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO), our approach is rooted in empathy and understanding. Our dedicated team, many of whom have lived experience with addiction and recovery, provides 24/7 support to adult males with a history of substance misuse.
Currently, we support 31 residents across the three stages of our project. Our mission is to assist individuals in achieving abstinence from all substances, including alcohol, while reconnecting with their families, building meaningful friendships, and exploring new passions.
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The café is here to give our residents opportunities. For some, it’s their first step back into a routine. For others, it’s a chance to build confidence, learn new skills and gain experience in a customer-facing environment.
The hope is that these experiences help people feel ready for whatever comes next, whether that’s volunteering, training or moving into employment.
Sometimes the little things can make the biggest difference ❤️
Our next community event is coming up…
On 26th July, 20 people from our community will be heading to Broughton Hall in Skipton to take on the Tough Mudder 15K.
And when we say community, we mean community.
People in recovery. Residents. Staff. Volunteers. Gym members. People from completely different walks of life who probably would never have crossed paths if it wasn’t for this place.
20 people. 15K. A load of mud and obstacles… all dragging each other round and hopefully getting everyone across that finish line 😂
But like most things we do, there’s a bigger reason behind it.
We’re raising money for our Youth Project and our community gym, CrossFit Colne.
Two projects that are simply about giving people somewhere to belong.
Some of the young people coming through our doors are struggling. Some are lost. Some just need someone to believe in them, give them an opportunity and show them that life can look different.
Our gym is much the same.
Every day, people from the recovery community train alongside members of the public. No labels. No judgement. Just people getting fitter, making friends and becoming part of something.
So far you’ve helped us raise almost £4,500 ❤️
And you can still donate. Every single pound goes straight back into the work we do and helps us create more opportunities for people locally.
BUT… there’s another way you can help 👀
Tough Mudder will add £100 to our fundraising total for EVERY person who volunteers with us on the day.
You give your time.
You come and be part of the madness.
And £100 gets added to our fundraising total.
We don’t always get everything right. We’re not polished and we’re definitely not perfect.
But we care about people.
And when our community gets behind something, we’re pretty bloody good at turning up for each other ❤️
If you can donate, please donate.
If you can’t donate but can give us your time on 26th July, come and volunteer with us.
And if you can’t do either, share this post.
It all helps.
You can donate here
https://givestar.io/ev/elisha-house-tough-mudder
Or comment if you are interested in volunteering on the day.
What a day it was! Plenty of hard work, lots of laughs and everyone cheering each other on from start to finish.
Looking back at these videos, it’s amazing to see how far our little CrossFit community has come. It’s become so much more than a place to train – it’s a place where people support one another and genuinely want to see each other do well .
A big thank you to everyone who’s been part of the journey and helped make it what it is today. We appreciate you all 💙
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There were a few last-minute jobs, a few nervous faces and lots of cheering each other on backstage.
What a night it turned out to be. We’re so proud of everyone who was part of it and grateful to everyone who came along to support us.
Thank you for being part of such a special evening 💙
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Thank you to every single person for your support this evening and in the weeks leading up to this performance.
We are very proud of everyone who had the courage to step outside of their comfort zones and get up on that stage tonight.
Elisha House was the backbone for my recovery process. Because of the ongoing nature of the support and friendships I made I was able to focus and distract myself away from the addictions which had a hold on me previously.
Resident John
I've made friends for life here. The range of activities has also helped me transform my life.
Resident Kevin
Working at Elisha House gives me so much pleasure and sense of achievement. To see people transform their lives and to know you've been a part of that is something really special.
Volunteer Simone
Get In Touch
Please feel free to reach out to us through the provided phone number or email. Our team is committed to responding to your enquiries promptly and assisting you with any information you may need.
Whether you have questions about volunteering opportunities, want to donate, or simply wish to learn more about our initiatives, don’t hesitate to get in touch.



