We are the UK's only visual arts charity that works with artists and communities in recovery from substance use. Bluesky @porecovery.bsky.social Portraits of Recovery is the only recovery based visual arts charity in the U.K. Based in Manchester we work with leading contemporary artists, people and communities in recovery from substance use to create high quality, transformational art. The Company is established to promote and advance health and well being of the public, particularly people affected by addiction to drugs or alcohol, predominantly through the use of the visual arts.During the year the first project was run and completed working with 10 recovering addicts. Bids for furthrt projects were submiited and were successful with work on the projects commenced.