A Harrogate-based Christian charity, which has reached its 10-year anniversary, has helped over 100 people on their journey following addiction.

Horizon Life Training offers a 12-month rehabilitation programme for people who have previously completed nine months of rehabilitation from drugs and alcohol.

The programme gives people a home whilst providing other forms of support they need to gain life skills training through education and work-based placements to live independent, drug-free lives.

The charity works closely with Teen Challenge Leeds, another charity working to help people with addictions.

A decade ago Teen Challenge found many men and women were returning to old habits after going into rehab so the idea for a training and residential centre to help them stay drug-free was born.

Horizon Life Training runs two centres: Kennel Hall Farm for men, just outside of Killinghall, and Bramall House for women, near Menwith Hill.

More than 100 men have completed the programme, with 75% of them now living free from addiction independently and with jobs.

The women's house opened in 2019 and has since supported eight women successfully.

Centre manager Bernie Francies said:

The charity is always looking for more local businesses to work alongside to provide employment opportunities.

The residents work on a voluntary basis but some have gone on to gain full-time employment.

Ms Francies added:

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