Turning Point (charity)

Turning Point (charity)

Turning Point is a social care organisation in the United Kingdom. It provides services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability. Turning Point runs projects in 244 locations across England and Wales and last year had contact with 130,000 people. In addition to providing direct services, Turning Point also campaigns nationally on behalf of those with social care needs.

Turning Point's Chief Executive is Victor Adebowale, Baron Adebowale.

Turning Point is one of the 100 largest UK charities ranked by annual expenditure. [ [http://www.charitiesdirect.com/CharitiesSearchTop500.asp?sortby=E Charities Direct: Top 500 Charities - Expenditure] ]

* [http://www.turning-point.co.uk/ Turning Point]
* [http://blog.turning-point.co.uk/ Turning Point blog]
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