The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is an independent, multi-disciplinary charity dedicated to the improvement of the public’s health and wellbeing.
The Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) is the representative body for Directors of Public Health (DsPH) in the UK. It represents the professional views of all DsPH as the local leaders for the nation’s health.
The UK Faculty of Public Health is the professional standards body for public health specialists and practitioners. We have around 5000 members, in the four nations of the United Kingdom and overseas. Our Vision is “Better health for all – leaving no one behind”.
Haringey is a highly diverse borough within outer London and has a population of 293,000. Haringey is fantastic – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, vibrancy, personality, radicalism, diversity, and community.
The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute is the leading centre of expertise on money and mental health problems, founded by Martin Lewis. The charity works to break the link between mental health problems and financial difficulties in the UK
Supporting families bereaved by gambling related suicides; and raising awareness amongst gamblers, their families and health professionals of the dangerous effects of gambling on health and the high suicide risk.
Brent Council is building a fairer, more equal Brent where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. Home to 344,500 residents, the borough is the second most ethnically diverse in the UK. It also has one of London’s highest concentrations of gambling premises at 81 venues, making them more common than major supermarkets in some areas.
Islington is a vibrant and diverse inner London borough, home to approximately 240,000 residents. It is a place full of creativity, rich culture, and deep community spirit, where every neighbourhood contributes its own unique energy.
Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. Our mission is to make Hackney a place for everyone, where all our residents, whatever their background, have a chance to lead healthy and successful lives.
Devon County Council is one of the largest counties in England and has a population of over 811,000 people. It has a rich heritage with two stunning coastlines, two national parks and five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Blackpool Council provides more than 150 services to a local population of around 142,000 people. Our aim is to improve the lives of people living in Blackpool by creating a safe, fair and prosperous town.
East Suffolk Council is one of the largest district councils in the country, covering an area of 1,200sq km and providing essential services, including housing, waste collection and leisure, to 250,000 people.
We’re a vibrant local authority responsible for providing services to over 459,000 people in Bristol. We are committed to building a better Bristol – a city where everyone shares in its success.
Barnet is the largest London borough by population, with 349,500 residents living within 86.74 square kilometres.
Southampton is a vibrant city of opportunity. With a population of around 260,000 people, and nearly 160 languages spoken across the city, it has a rich cultural diversity. Southampton City Council has a vision to make Southampton a healthier, safer, greener, and growing place to live, work and visit, working together with partners to reduce inequalities and improve outcomes for people in the city.
Lewisham is proud of its diversity and history as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary. We are building a fairer, greener, healthier future by tackling climate change, promoting wellbeing, protecting jobs and empowering residents, united by community spirit and shared ambition.
Enfield Council is a North London local authority, representing and servicing the needs of a large, diverse population of 334,000. Enfield is a borough with much to offer. It is richly diverse, cosmopolitan, and situated on the northern rim of London
Established in 1989, Riverside Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative based in Liverpool. Its mission is to provide all members with access to fair, affordable financial services while promoting responsible money management and long-term financial well-being.
QAAD is an independent charity and registered company concerned with gambling, alcohol and other drug-related harm. It provides information and offers support for individuals and Quaker meetings, and works with other faith-based organisations on shared concerns about gambling.
Parent Zone sits at the heart of modern family life, providing advice, knowledge and support, to shape the best possible future for children as they embrace the online world. Parent Zone conducts research with parents and guardians to inform policy and practice and work with governments, industry and not-for-profit organisations to develop parent-friendly tools and programmes that reach millions of families every year.
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Clean Up Gambling is a not-for-profit campaign by AMZC, supported by grant-funding from Derek Webb, who founded and funded the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG). It’s run by Matt Zarb-Cousin, who spearheaded CFG, which lobbied successfully for a reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals from £100 to £2 a spin.
Adfree Cities is an independent network of groups working towards cities that celebrate creativity and independence. We want communities to have a say in what they see in the city’s streets and other public spaces. Adfree Cities is opposed to billboards and other corporate outdoor advertising, preferring a visual environment which reflects the unique identity of each of our cities, the values of local communities, and the local economy.
Stamp Out Poverty campaigns for powerful, practical ideas. Ideas that will raise the money to help end extreme poverty and fight climate change.
GamLEARN supports those who have experienced gambling-related harm. We will provide training, education, and support to give them opportunities to build a better future away from the harm that gambling has caused.
GamFam provides advice and support to those directly and indirectly affected by gambling harms through structured peer support and signposting to relevant partners and agencies. By raising public awareness and understanding of the early warning signs commonly associated with the development of a gambling addiction we aim to promote early intervention and minimise any related potential harms.
Gambling Harm UK conduct research and provide education, using an evidence-based public health approach towards matters relating to gambling-harm, gaming-harm and addictions. Gambling Harm UK are the creators of the All Bets Are Off gambling recovery podcast.
The Big Step is a charity project that was founded in 2019 by a recovering gambling addict and by Gambling with Lives, a charity set up by bereaved families of young men who took their own life as a result of their gambling addiction.
Lewes FC is a community-owned football club playing in the Isthmian Premier Division and FA Women’s Championship. In 2019 it became the first UK professional or semi-professional club to wear a shirt sponsor warning about the dangers of gambling advertising in football.
Billericay Town FC is a semi-professional football club from Essex, currently playing in the National League South.hol, tobacco, gambling and more can have on a person.
Drogheda United FC is a community focused football club, based in Ireland, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division.
TellJO is a Prevention and Wellbeing Platform that empowers Councils and Housing Providers to support their customers at the earliest signs of difficulty, preventing entrenched crisis and long term cost. Through the TellJO Wellbeing assessment, 8.5% of respondents state that they are in gambling-related difficulty. TellJO believes that gambling advertising is directly responsible for hardship and potentially gambling-related suicides, and as a society we have a moral responsibility to look after each other and not profit from harm.
The White Ribbon Association is a charity dedicated to raising awareness of the effects that drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling and more can have on a person.
Headingley AFC is an amateur football club who play in West Yorkshire Association League Premier Division. In January 2019, it became the first club in UK with a shirt sponsor warning of the dangers of gambling.
Against The Odds is an independent, lived-experience-led organisation delivering prevention, awareness, and treatment around gambling harm. We work with 16–24-year-olds across education and sport, giving young people the tools, confidence and support to recognise risk early and seek help when needed.
Our vision is a society that understands gambling harm and is united in stopping the causes and effects. Our work is shaped by experts, research and lived experience.
