Changing Lives for Good
Sustained healthy lifestyles free from life controlling issues
What We Do
We provide a safe place, selected partners and specialist pathways to successful recovery and sustained healthy lifestyles.
Choosing a Healthy Lifestyle
Free from Life Controlling Issues
Valued in Relationships
Living with Purpose
Place
Our mill provides all local people with a safe, inclusive and supportive environment cultivated by the entire team.
Partners
Our partners, collaborators and concessions work together to provide unique products and services for our community.
Pathways
Our support services, workshops and volunteer placements are specifically designed to help local people.
You are Valued.
You have a Purpose.
You can Grow.
One of the unique aspects of Project Colt is the seamless integration of those in recovery with the general public.
Many visitors cannot distinguish between those receiving support and our wider community
Serving the Community
Our History
Project Colt is a charity with over 20 years experience supporting local people through recovery.
2003 - Project Colt
Mary Spencer, having battled her own demons of addiction and fought her way through recovery, decided she wanted to give back. With her personal experience as her driving force, she founded Project Colt. Initially, it started humbly in the basement of a church in Halifax, where Mary began her mission to support those facing similar struggles.
2005 - Colt Enterprise
With the groundwork laid, Mary and her growing team established a social enterprise. The idea was simple yet powerful: collect donated items such as furniture, beds, white goods, and clothing, and sell them to raise funds for the project. This not only provided a steady stream of income but also created jobs and training opportunities for those in recovery.
2009 - Bridgefield Mills
Project Colt outgrew the church basement and moved to a spacious mill in Elland. This new location quickly transformed into a bustling community hub, filled with small businesses and large sales rooms brimming with donated goods. It was more than just a place to shop; it became a symbol of hope and transformation.
TODAY
Project Colt thrives thanks to the collective efforts of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Their unwavering commitment has turned Mary’s initial vision into a reality, fostering an inclusive community where everyone is welcome.