GamFam Impact Report

GamFam provides free online peer support for individuals and families affected by gambling harm. Since 2019, over 700 people have reached out for support, with 200+ receiving regular peer support across 2,000+ online meetings. Members report strong outcomes: 97% of affected family members feel better able to cope and 92% of those in recovery feel more equipped to manage urges. NPS score of 92% from 250+ responses.

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📋About

Online peer support groups for families and individuals affected by gambling harm; CPD-accredited facilitator training; Information & Awareness sessions; NHS Northern Gambling Service peer support delivery; GamFam Recovery and Support Programme (GRA5P) — 5-stage structured peer support

📊Key Metrics

700+ people have reached out for support since 2019; 200+ accessing regular peer support Key Metric 1
2,000+ online peer support meetings hosted since 2020 Key Metric 2
Net Promoter Score of 92% from 250+ survey responses (UK average is 32%) Key Metric 3

Key Outcomes

  • 97% of affected family members feel better able to cope with gambling harm as a result of GamFam support
  • 92% of those in recovery feel more knowledgeable about managing urges; 85% feel more optimistic about their future
  • Members attending 20–50 sessions meet their emotional needs 29% better than those who attended 3–5 sessions

📍Geography

UK-Wide

2024

Impact Report 2024-25

25,367 people referred to NHS Talking Therapies; 88 wellbeing advisors embedded across all Hampshire GP surgeries
Key Metric 1
443 people supported through Safe Haven crisis service; 1,058 people helped to gain or retain employment
Key Metric 2
112 volunteers gave 6,287 hours; 80% of staff have lived experience of mental health issues; £150,000 saved in IT costs
Key Metric 3
1,289 people supported through Hampshire wellbeing centres; 1,379 in Portsmouth accessed peer support and employment services; 434 in Southampton supported through Primary Care Networks
2025

Annual Report and Accounts 2024-25

22 million accesses of mental health information across channels; 116,000 helpline queries answered
Key Metric 1
Local Minds supported 664,346 people; 613 employers and 450,273 staff reached through Mental Health at Work programme
Key Metric 2
88,981 people used Side by Side online peer support community; 35,373 active campaigners; 4.83 million items sold in Mind shops
Key Metric 3
Mind app library viewed 300,000 times by March 2025; 11,500 app downloads; 5,578 people took part in Mental Elf fundraising events raising nearly £125,000