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Social Interest Group (SIG) is a leading UK charity providing bespoke person-centred health and social care services through six subsidiaries.
We want to provide safe and supportive opportunities for the people we support to share their experiences with decision-makers.
Join us if you’re passionate about making a difference in people's lives. We are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion into our everyday practices.
We deliver a diverse range of specialist services designed to support people facing complex challenges. From substance use and mental health to homelessness, criminal justice, and personality disorders, our residential and community-based programmes are tailored to meet individual needs. We also offer dedicated services for women, ensuring gender-responsive support across multiple regions.
Learn how we help people rebuild their lives, strengthen independence, and reconnect with their communities.
We deliver residential and community-based services to an extensive cohort of people where alcohol and drugs play a significant part in their lives.
We deliver residential and community-based Mental Health services across London, Luton, Kent, Brighton and Bedfordshire.
We offer dedicated specialist interventions for women across London, Bedfordshire, Brighton and Hove. Our services encompass community engagement through floating support, outreach, and accommodation-based projects.
We provide resettlement support for people leaving the criminal justice system, targeted interventions for those in custody and bespoke family support. Our focus is on reducing reoffending by addressing underlying causes, securing housing, and aiding reintegration into families and communities.
We offer a range of integrated support services focused on prevention, early intervention, integration and recovery for people at higher risk of losing their independence.
We offer a range of residential services which support people who meet the clinical threshold for a diagnosis of personality disorder.
We provide specialist support for individuals leaving inpatient mental health care, helping them transition safely back into the community. Our service focuses on stabilisation, recovery, and connection to ongoing support, reducing the risk of readmission and promoting long-term wellbeing.
We deliver person-centred recovery services within local communities, supporting individuals to build resilience, develop life skills, and sustain their wellbeing. Through projects like SIG Roots, we offer structured programmes that promote independence, connection, and long-term recovery outside of residential settings.
We deliver creative, arts-based programmes in custodial and community settings that support personal development, emotional literacy, and positive identity. Delivered by Safe Ground, these interventions engage individuals in meaningful reflection and expression, helping to strengthen relationships, reduce reoffending, and support rehabilitation.
At SIG, we believe in the power of people and partnerships to create lasting change. Every number in this video represents a life touched, a barrier overcome, and a step toward independence. Our work is rooted in compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to helping individuals thrive regardless of their starting point.
This year, our impact has been both wide-reaching and deeply personal. From supporting thousands through meaningful activities to reducing reoffending and easing pressure on the NHS, we’re proud to share the difference we’ve made together. Here’s a look at what we’ve achieved in 2024–25.
Your donation helps SIG continue its mission to foster inclusive, impactful, and community-driven initiatives. Every contribution directly supports our programs, events, and resources that empower individuals and drive meaningful change. If you’d like to support a specific initiative, visit Our Projects page to learn more about the work we’re doing.
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Helps keep our services running year-round, offering shelter, support, and hope to those who truly need it.
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Can fund regular one-to-one support sessions, helping participants to overcome the challenges they face and build independence.
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Can fund regular skill sessions, helping participants engage in meaningful activities that enrich their lives in the long-term.
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Can help fund group trips, giving participants the chance to create joyful memories and experience life.
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Can provide long-term, personalised support, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives.
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Can fund a Move-In Pack filled with essential items, helping someone start their new life with dignity and comfort.
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Can fund health and wellbeing activities, to improve the mental and physical health of people supported by our services.
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Can provide materials for creative arts and crafts, to allow participants to express their creativity in a supportive environment.
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We deliver impactful, person-centred services, spanning mental health, substance use, trauma, abuse, physical complex needs, criminal justice and homelessness.
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Staff Blog
As prison violence surges, are we missing the real issue? Discover why mental health support -not surveillance tech- is key to safer, more rehabilitative prisons... (read more)
Mental Health News Our Services
Award-winning and life-changing, find out how SIG Penrose's Roots to Recovery Garden is making a difference in Luton... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Staff Blog
At the SIG, we believe healing isn’t just about individuals, it’s about transforming the systems around them. From mental health reform to housing as healthcare, our vision for equitable care involves... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change News Our Services
How cross-sector partnerships are helping bridge the healthcare gap for people facing homelessness, trauma and systemic exclusion.... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform Staff Blog
How SIG is working with residents, MPs, and partners to shape a more equitable and person-centred Mental Health Act... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Our Services People Residents and Participants Voices
From the streets of London to the stage in Birmingham, Andrew’s journey is a moving testament to survival, creativity and the power of second chances.... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Our Services Staff Blog Women's Services
How SIG Equinox Brighton Women’s Service is helping women in crisis reclaim their right to health, dignity and safety.... (read more)
Mental Health People Residents and Participants Voices Staff Blog
How Janie Pamment’s lived experience and therapeutic approach are shaping safer, more empowering spaces for women in Brighton and... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs News
Find out how your donation to Make Change Count helps deliver food, shelter, healthcare, and hope to those who need it most... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Blog
Our EDI group discussed the systemic roots of health inequality around funding for Sickle Cell Anaemia in the UK and how we can work together to build a fairer, more inclusive healthcare system.... read more
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Staff Blog
New national reports reveal that decades of promises on racial justice in the UK have fallen short. What went wrong -and what must change?... (read more)
Guest Blog LGBTQ+ Staff Blog
Join Maya, a queer woman working in Brighton, as she shares her personal reflections on Pride Month, the power of ‘existing loudly,’ and the importance of community, visibility, and resilience in the LGBTQ+ journey.... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services Staff Blog
How community-based rehabilitation, highlighted in the most recent sentencing review, aligns with our mission to reduce reoffending and build safer communities through tailored support and integrated... (read more)
News Staff Blog
SIG is taking a stand for pay transparency and joining a growing movement of ethical employers.... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Staff Blog
Our Director of External Affairs and Impact reflects on the untold benefits of immigration, debunks myths and highlights how immigrants enrich the UK economy, healthcare, and society... (read more)
News Our Services Staff Blog
What does it take to lead with purpose during times of change? Cathy Kane, Interim CEO of Social Interest Group, opens up about her first 100 days in the role—sharing key lessons, powerful moments, and her bold vision for... (read more)
Our Services Women's Services
How SIG is creating safe, empowering spaces for women facing some of life’s toughest challenges. From trauma-informed care to holistic support, this blog highlights our approach -and the real impact it’s having.... (read more)
Mental Health People Residents and Participants Voices Staff Blog
Get to know Kasturi Torchia, our Clinical Psychological Lead, whose passion for accessible, trauma-informed care is shaping how we support those who need us most. In this spotlight, Kasturi shares her journey, her role at SIG, and how psychology can drive real, lasting change.... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Staff Blog
At SIG, inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a guiding principle woven into everything we do. From equal pay and accessible communication to neurodiverse-friendly practices and safe spaces for all voices, we’re proud to share how our new Inclusivity Charter is driving... (read more)
Criminal Justice Our Services
Safe Ground joined this year’s Clinks and NCJAA Anne Peaker Lecture event to showcase creative, compassionate work with families affected by imprisonment - sharing ... (read more)
News
We’re thrilled to introduce Cathy Kane as the new Interim Group CEO of the Social Interest Group (SIG). With a rich background in leadership across the charity, health, and social care sectors, Cathy brings a unique blend of experience, vision, and heart to the role... (read more)
News
The social care sector is critically underfunded and deprioritised. As part of the Providers Unite movement, we joined thousands advocating for urgent reform, equal recognition, and funding solutions. Read more about our call for change... (read more)
Our Services Staff Blog Substance Use
At the age of 96, Sonia continues to inspire us. Her presence is unmistakable -whether through her infectious smile or her...(read more)
News Our Services Staff Blog
Under Gill’s leadership, Social Interest Group has achieved remarkable milestones, the expansion of the Group from 3 to 5 members, expanding our national reach to work in Brighton, Luton and Liverpool, with an impact on some of the most vulnerable in society, increasing our sustainable funding... (read more)
News Our Services Staff Blog Women's Services
This edition highlights how we're evolving, challenging the status quo, and dedicating ourselves to ensuring that our services meet the needs of those we support... (read more)
Criminal Justice
The challenges of the criminal justice system are immense, but so are the rewards. Being part of someone’s journey as they decide to change is... (read more)
Mental Health News Our Services
SIG Penrose achieved remarkable success at this year's Luton’s Best Awards, with Bridge House, Roots, and STEPS recognised for outstanding contributions to care, recovery, and environmental impact... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs News Our Services Substance Use Women's Services
We are proud to announce the imminent launch of a transformative service designed to support women experiencing sexual exploitation and substance dependency... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Our Services Substance Use
While detox and rehabilitation programmes can be effective, they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. A harm reduction approach offers a compassionate and practical alternative, that focuses on steady progress, safety, and... (read more)
Criminal Justice Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Homelessness and Complex Needs Influencing Change Mental Health Reform
Five transformative priorities for 2025, including prison reform, homelessness solutions, community mental health, urgent social care action, and inclusivity metrics... (read more)
News People
Gill’s appointment as a judge signifies the growing alignment between the non-profit sector and commercial organisations. Her role highlights the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges, from mental health and housing inequality to sustainability and ethical governance... (read more)
Criminal Justice Our Services
This event provided a unique opportunity for distinguished guests from the criminal justice sector to explore our facility and learn about our mission: to prepare men under license for successful resettlement into the community while improving their self-confidence and... (read more)
News People
We are delighted to announce that our Group CEO Gill Arukpe, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours list in recognition of her remarkable 46-year career in the charity sector... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change
Lack of patient voice is what causes health inequalities. The correlation between poor physical and mental health is not because of skin colour or gender but because characteristics like these are used to ‘other’ groups of people that do not look and sound like the majority... (read more)
Our Services
We understand that caring for people goes hand-in-hand with caring for our planet. That’s why we have... (read more)
Influencing Change Staff Blog Women's Services
Globally, an estimated 736 million women – nearly one in three – have experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Housing Mental Health Our Services
As SIG Pathways to Independence reflects on its 40 years of service, it remains focused on the future—building on its legacy of innovation and support. Through continued partnerships, counselling services, and award-winning... (read more)
Our Services Staff Blog
The structure of the Group has evolved, but the driving ethos remains; we bring expert charities together to collaborate and learn from each other to identify gaps and... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Housing Influencing Change Mental Health
Our sector is hurtling towards a £1 billion loss in funding. Between now and 2025, dedicated programmes to address homelessness through the government’s 2021 Spending Review are set to expire.... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mental Health Neurodiversity Our Services Staff Blog
I’ve seen first-hand the transformative power of social prescribing in supporting individuals with... (read more)
Criminal Justice Residents and Participants Voices Staff Blog
As soon as we stepped into the chapel at HMP Altcourse, it was clear this wasn't going to be just another day. The room was... (read more)
Our Services Staff Blog
We are proud to announce that SIG Penrose Community Care and Support (PCCS) has been awarded a 5-star ‘Excellent’ rating by Lambeth Council following a... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services
There are few sectors where evidence is as undervalued as in criminal justice. In our justice system, policymaking is often driven by... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services
Discover the profound impact of parental incarceration on children and learn how national guidelines and innovative programs like ‘Father’s Inside’ are breaking the cycle of crime and supporting affected families... (read more)
Influencing Change Our Services Staff Blog
Through focus groups and webinars, training, expert advice, and practical information, we’ve empowered colleagues, residents, and participants, fostering a culture of curiosity, learning and constructive.... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion News
We stand together with all staff, residents and participants affected by the horrific rioting and violence witnessed in our towns and cities over the... (read more)
Housing Influencing Change Our Services
Though often underfunded and scarce, these housing options are essential for those working toward independent living. We are committed to bridging... (read more)
Disability and Access Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mental Health
Healthwatch report that many people were unaware that they were being advised by a physician associate and not a doctor... (read more)
Mental Health Our Services
Recent data from the NHS reveals that psychiatric illnesses were named as the leading cause of NHS employees taking time off work. (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Our Services
With every crisis comes opportunity. The solutions aren’t all quick, but with a longer-term, evidence-based approach, we can re-design our criminal justice system to be more effective, economical... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Inequity in policy has exacerbated health inequalities and we have put forward key changes that are needed to address this to MPs serving our residents in their constituencies: ensuring... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health
Last week we were joined at New Hope residential service in New Cross by local MP and shadow minister for disabled people, Vicky Foxcroft... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Last week, residents and staff in our Lewisham Mental Health Supported Housing service were joined by local MP Ellie Reeves and Cllr Chrishni Reshekaron for a discussion on... (read more)
Mental Health Our Services
The report revealed that 32% of patients are not receiving medical reviews to manage the known risks associated... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Mental Health Reform
Last week, the government responded to important recommendations made by the Joint Committee on the Mental Health... (read more)
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Influencing Change Mental Health Mental Health Reform
Problems such as operational voice superseding the clinical voice, leadership lacking compassion and trust but being unable to... (read more)
Criminal Justice
We are passionate about the therapeutic impact of the Roots Community Garden and believe every neighbourhood should have one... (read more)
Criminal Justice Influencing Change Substance Use
Let's start with the obvious. Drugs can destroy lives. In 2021, there were 4,859 deaths related to drug poisoning, with a further 9,641 deaths recorded as alcohol-specific... (read more)
Influencing Change Mental Health
Trauma-informed approaches are so integral to how we operate as a service provider that we now see this as a common sense approach... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Our Services Staff Blog
Today, we come together to celebrate the momentous occasion of New Hope’s 25th Anniversary... (read more)
Homelessness and Complex Needs Housing Influencing Change Mental Health Personality Disorder
Whilst elections and global conflicts will likely dominate the news agenda this year, here are 5 changes we... (read more)
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