Change, Grow, Live


Change, Grow, Live is a voluntary sector organisation specialising in substance misuse and criminal justice intervention projects in England and Wales. All of its funding is statutory-based. As of 2012 CGL, employed over 1,800 workers and was supported by over 250 volunteers. CGL was formerly named Crime Reduction Initiative, but changed names in 2016.
CGL is a national provider of support, treatment and rehabilitation programmes for those with substance misuse problems, crime and lack of opportunity. CGL's service users include:
CGL services include: Key-work sessions, Counselling, Benefits and housing advice, Outreach, Mutual Aid meetings, Needle exchange, Sexual Health awareness, Medical assistance, Prescribing, Complementary therapies and general support in living a healthy and balanced life. CGL partners with many agencies to provide treatment and co-ordinated care pathways that include housing, employment, education and training.
In the 2000–01 financial year, CGL's income was £2.1m. In 2011–12 it was £80.8m.