A charity in Gloucestershire to support those recovering from psychosis

Grippers exists to give financial help to individuals who are recovering from psychosis to enable them to participate in educational and Outward-bound projects, sports and art activities and many recreational activities; thereby encouraging confidence and eventual return to normal life.

Early detection of psychosis will often lead to a more satisfactory recovery. Grippers is involved in projects to raise awareness and understanding of psychotic illness, both for the General Public and amongst health professionals who work in other areas of Medicine.


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Raising funds - A sponsored cycle ride in the Forest of Dean was a fruitful partnership between psychosis sufferers, Grippers charity members and friends when they combined to raise money.

Supporting psychosis sufferers - Grippers funded a week for twelve young people from Gloucestershire who were able to regain confidence through taking part in physical challenges such as abseiling, surfing, orienteering and many interactive games.
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Registered charity no. 1117290