testimonials
In recognition of the support provided by the staff across Trevi’s services, we would like to share with you some of the moving testimonials that we have received.
‘Trevi … is truly unique, working with highly stigmatised and traumatised women in a way that supports their dignity. Its approach is incredibly innovative, human and compassionate while delivering highly effective results – improving lives while saving public money in the longer term. By allowing women with difficult backgrounds of substance abuse to live with their children throughout the recovery process, Trevi improves outcomes for both mothers and children.’
‘I have managed to stay clean because I attended Sunflower on a regular basis which gives me focus and purpose to my day. I have also gained more tools and skills to help me move on in life. The staff and other women at Sunflower are a big support to me and we have empowered each other. I feel so grateful!’
‘Sunflower helped me find the right road. Without the support of Sunflower, I can say hand on heart that I do not think I would be alive today.’
‘Really impressed by Daffodil as a service and the whole team. Daffodil was always quick to respond to a query and went above and beyond to help. You were empathetic and compassionate whilst always ensuring the child’s welfare was paramount.’
“Sunflower Women’s space on a Tuesday and Thursday has given me the freedom to be able to motivate myself to build confidence to join courses and engage with people.”
‘Everything about Sunflower is amazing! It is helping women to transform their lives and their children’s!’
‘I am new to sunflower and have attended art therapy and a music group with my child so far. I am extremely anxious and don’t get out much so I have found Sunflower a breath of fresh air! Everyone is so welcoming and I’m keen to try lots of new things and meet like minded people. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible. You are all wonderful.’
‘I would like to say thank you for the time that I used the Sunflower Centre for contact with my foster children. They loved it there, and all your staff were so helpful and friendly whilst keeping professional too. I really hope to work with you all again in the future. I will keep on promoting your sunflower centre as it really is the best family contact centre that I have used throughout my fostering journey.’
‘I don’t know where I would be without Trevi. They came into my life just at the right time. I can’t explain in words just how much they did for my daughter and me. Without Trevi, my life doesn’t bear thinking about. With more than 80,000 children in care right now, I just wish that more families could get the chance like I had. Trevi truly makes a difference.’
‘The in-depth holistic support Trevi and your partners have provided has been life-changing for the women on the programme, as illustrated
through your outcomes data. As you have said in the report, quality of support has been vital to enact sustainable change for women with
multiple complex needs, and you have certainly offered that. The Spark project has been successful in achieving its aims and I sincerely
hope you and your partners can find funding to support the continuation of your vital service. It’s been a pleasure working with you Tracey
and the team, I wish you all the best for the future and I hope our paths cross again along the way.’
‘Really impressed by Daffodil House as a service and the whole team. Daffodil was always quick to respond to a query and went above and beyond to help. You were empathetic and compassionate whilst always ensuring the child’s welfare was paramount.’
‘When I arrived at Daffodil Family Centre I was so scared but the staff were so kind and welcoming.’
‘Trevi played a huge part in Mum’s and my life. Without Trevi, I would have grown up alone. So much hard work and strength from mum but also the support from Trevi gave Mum and me the most perfect relationship and a bond that I can’t explain. To come through addiction/alcoholism to raise your son/daughter, I feel makes the child so unbelievably proud.’
‘I’m 23 years clean I want to thank you for the love and care that was imparted in me and the patience laughter and sense of family.
I’ve become the founder of Treasures Foundation. The wisdom and light past down to me I pass it down to other ladies. Many said I wouldn’t make it but you believed in me. Thank you.’
We really value working with Trevi and their team and thank you for all you do for our families.
‘I have felt very nervous in the lead up to this, however not once have I felt like it wasn’t the right thing to do. I love Trevi and how the charity has helped me in my life. It was so important for me to do something to give back.’
‘I feel it’s a great facility. The staff have a good knowledge of people…communication is really good…My local authority recommends it as our preferred choice. They are happy for me to travel hundreds of miles to carry out reviews. That tells you something.’
‘Each person was complimentary about the staff and the efforts they took to make their care plan work. ‘We found that Jasmine Mother’s Recovery was keen to ensure they continued to offer a high-quality service. There was a constant programme of review and reflection. One person told us, if there was a problem, the staff would “go beyond the call of duty to deal with it.’
‘I think mum had very good support from her key worker not only when she needed advice but also when she needed to reflect on her actions and the impact on the baby. The conversations with mum were practical and honest.’
‘The environment at the Centre is warm and welcoming. Parents spoke highly of the facilities and the support they received. The staff team is highly skilled, with many staff members having a breadth of experience in social care and associated roles.’
‘Thank you for a wonderful visit to Trevi and to Hannah for organising a delicious lunch. We left full of admiration for the work that is achieved by the teams working within Daffodil, Sunflower and Jasmine house and we wish you all of the best as Blossom is opened.’
‘I have been lucky enough to spend Christmas with my mum and little brother every year of my life. This would not have been possible without the help and support my mum got from Trevi when I was 4 years old and my brother was just 6 weeks old. We would have almost certainly been taken away if my mum had not been given the opportunity to go to Trevi where she spent a year in recovery and kept our family together. I can’t imagine my life without knowing them, and I am so glad I never spent a Christmas wondering where my real family was. Instead we were able to make our own traditions and grow up together. My mum is not perfect, but I grew up knowing that she’s always tried her best for us and loves us with her whole heart. She would put so much effort into making Christmas really special and exciting for me and my little brother. Please support Trevi if you can, and support women who are trying to hold their families together.’
‘Trevi is an amazing and magical place, where life really does begin.’
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