People · Purpose · Possibility
Our reach in numbers
Small beginnings. BIG Impact.
2000+
People Trained
Across recovery coaching and professional development programmes since 2020.
45+
Countries represented
Through people taking part in RCA training around the world.
100+
Organisational Relationships
Across training, support, connections and implementation work.
500+
MENA Participants
Engaged through training and co-production with local partners in the region.
ACROSS PEOPLE, ORGANISATIONS AND SYSTEMS
Different Settings. Shared Purpose.
RCA's story includes recovery coach education, training and workforce development, community partnerships, recovery-friendly workplaces, wellbeing and prevention education, cultural adaptation, consultation, support and implementation for organisations.
People & Professionals
Foundational and specialist training, professional pathways, ongoing learning and networks that extend beyond.
Teams & Workplaces
Training, consulting and implementation support for charities, teams, businesses
and organisations develop more supportive cultures and services.
Communities & Systems
Cross- culturally adapted education, capability, standards, partnerships, workforce development and support for local sustainability.
GLOBAL WORK IN PRACTICE
Across Borders.
Shared Purpose.
Across countries and cultures, Recovery Coach Academy works alongside local partners to deliver training, support workforce development and implementation, provide organisational consulting, and share knowledge through coaching, prevention and wellbeing education and community events.
MENA Region
Building Capability Across Cultures
Working alongside partners across MENA, we've adapted recovery coaching education to local contexts, including Arabic-language training, facilitator development and implementation support in.
THAILAND & INDONESIA
Creating space for Connection.
Working with an international hospitality group in Thailand and Indonesia, we brought people together in Phuket to explore community, wellbeing, belonging and recovery coaching.
United States
Strengthening Teams & Operations.
Working with a rehabilitation organisation, we supported leadership and staff through workplace culture, communication, role development, operational improvements and recovery coaching implementation.
GREECE
Prevention & Education.
International engagement with European prevention education, alongside the presentation of Qatar's recovery coaching implementation work at the 2024 ISSUP/ICUDDR conference.
UAE
International Psychology & Wellbeing.
Naetha shared Recovery Coach Academy’s experience and perspectives on recovery coaching at the International Psychology Conference Dubai,
hosted at Heriot-Watt University.
N. IRELAND
Believing in People. Seeing Possibility.
At ARC Fitness's Recovery in Motion Conference, Calliese challenged risk-first thinking, exploring what becomes possible when organisations believe in people's potential and create opportunities for them to contribute.
UK
Supporting specialist recovery services.
Collaborating with Reframe Coaching to support the development and application of recovery coaching within gambling-harm recovery services.
Awards & recognition
Moments of Recognition.
Years of work behind them.
We are grateful when others recognise our work. These honours celebrate different parts of the journey, from recovery advocacy and education to purpose-led business.
2025 · Award winner
Naetha Uren
Recovery Champion of the Year
The McLean-DB Recovery+ Awards recognised Naetha for creating Recovery Coach Academy and Recovery Friendly Workplaces.
2025 · Award winner
Calliese Conner
Excellence in Education Award
Education 2.0 Conference, Dubai, recognising Calliese Conner’s contributions to operational innovation, curriculum localization, and global service delivery across international health education frameworks.
2025 · Award winner
Naetha uren
Visionaries Award
Education 2.0 Conference, Dubai, recognising Naetha Uren for global leadership in transforming education wellbeing and community support followed by organiser-produced recognition in 2026.
2022 · Winner
Recovery Coach Academy
Business for Purpose
Lincolnshire Business Enterprise Awards; recognised Recovery Coach Academy for delivering measurable public health outcomes alongside sustainable social enterprise growth.
2023 · Winner
Recovery Coach Academy
CPD Provider of the Year
Finalist recognition for instructional design excellence, rigorous learning assessment, and continuous professional development delivery.
2023 · Winner
Recovery Coach Academy
Taking on the World Award
Shortlisted for international growth and business development through successfully exporting UK-developed recovery coach training into 20+ countries.
2024 · Finalist
Recovery Coach Academy
International Business of the Year
Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards shortlisted Recovery Coach Academy for international enterprise growth, global health exports, and scaling UK recovery coaching models across continents.
2024 · Winner
Recovery Coach Academy
S.E.L. To The World Award
Dual award honors for Service Exporter & Communication Awards recognizing Recovery Coach Academy for service export excellence and transparent international education communications.
External validation
Credibility that can be Checked.
Awards are one kind of recognition. Professional listings, sector advisory roles and independently documented research collaborations help people assess RCA's work from another angle.
Independent accreditation
CPD Standards Office
RCA is listed as Provider No. 22222 with six accredited activities, covering recovery coaching and professional development.
Professional association
IARCP Advisory Council
Naetha Uren holds an appointed seat on the International Association of Recovery Coach Professionals Advisory Council alongside US recovery movement leaders.
Research collaboration
University of Lincoln
NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board documents RCA's involvement in recovery coaching research with the University of Lincoln.
Partner-reported training
FAVOR-UK
Its reporting includes 508 people in Recovery Ally education and 132 in Our Stories Have Power training delivered in partnership with RCA.
Since 2020
CCAR Authorized UK Exclusivity
Sole authorised UK facilitators for Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) curriculum, cited in the 2022 US White House National Drug Control Strategy.
Current
Prisoners Abroad Board Trustee
Naetha Uren serves as Trustee for Prisoners Abroad, overseeing governance for humanitarian care provided to British citizens incarcerated overseas.
2021-2024
FAVOR UK Board Trustee
Calliese Conner youngest appointed Trustee for Faces & Voices of Recovery UK (2021-2024), guiding national recovery advocacy campaigns and Recovery Ally training rollouts.
Governance history
Build on Belief & Reframe Coaching
Naetha Uren previously served as Trustee for Build on Belief (2020–2023) and Reframe Coaching (Appointed Jan 2024), demonstrating sustained governance leadership.
It's not only where we've been.
It's where we're going.
Media, interviews and appearances
Stories worth Sharing.
Explore interviews, features, awards, appearances and more of Recovery Coach Academy’s experience over the years.
2021
Drink and Drugs News · Editorial
For Recovery Week: What Keeps You On Track?
Featured mother-daughter founders Naetha Uren and Calliese Conner discussing RCA's launch and bridging clinical care with recovery coaching.
2022
Mo2vate Magazine · Cover and feature
A Life Perfectly Designed
Cover feature profiling Naetha Uren in the Inspirational Women edition, detailing intergenerational leadership and building Recovery Coach Academy.
2022
A Little Bit Brave · Podcast
Bravery through Recovery, Part 1: Naetha
A Little Bit Brave interview with Naetha Uren about navigating intergenerational family living, recovery, and bringing coaching to the UK.
2022
A Little Bit Brave · Podcast
Bravery through Recovery, Part 2: Calliese
A Little Bit Brave interview with Calliese Conner about relocating to the UK from the USA, and the experience of building Recovery Coach Academy.
2022
Clowning Around • Podcast
Recovery & Community Support with Naetha
Feature highlighting RCA Wellbeing and Recovery Coach Academy as standout global exhibitors at the Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai.
2023
The Challenger CEO · Podcast
If You Build It They Will Come
Naetha interviewed on entrepreneurial social enterprise scaling, lived experience, and multi-generational business governance.
2023
CCAR Recovery Matters · Podcast
Ep 109: Building a Recovery Community in UK
Calliese Conner interviewed on adapting US recovery coaching models to UK infrastructure and overcoming barriers and obstacles.
2023
Amazon Music • Audio Podcast
Recovery Capital Ep 11: Naetha & Calliese
Co-founders share their joint story on building recovery capital, intergenerational female leadership, and workforce development.
2024
Education 2.0 · Dubai keynote
Recovery Is Global
Naetha Uren keynote address on scaling non-clinical recovery coaching across international school, corporate, and community systems.
2024
Recovery Voices • Editorial
Visiting ARC Fitness Recovery Community
Third-party sector feature highlighting ARC Fitness in Northern Ireland, explicitly crediting Naetha Uren and Calliese Conner with training key leadership.
2024
NHS Lincolnshire ICB • NHS Hub
People's Stories: Naetha Uren & Research
NHS System profile detailing CEO Naetha Uren's journey and verifying RCA's research engagement with The University of Lincoln.
2024
It's All About People • Health Event
It's All About People Conference 2024
NHS health system conference coverage documenting Naetha Uren's participation on the Live Podcast panel.
2024
Psych-ME Dubai • Keynote Profile
Scaling Peer Support in Qatar Keynote
Official speaker profile and agenda detailing Naetha Uren's keynote presentation on implementing Arabic recovery coaching in Qatar.
2026
StreetInsider • Press Release
RCA Wellbeing Recognized As Standout Exhibitor
Feature highlighting RCA Wellbeing and Recovery Coach Academy as standout global exhibitors at the Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai.
2026
Lincolnshire Chamber • Member Profile
Recovery Coach Academy Member Profile
Official business ecosystem profile with the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, validating regional economic integration and corporate governance.
2022
Your Bright Recovery • Podcast
Family Recovery by Design
Conversation with Naetha Uren exploring intergenerational family living, healing, and the journey of recovery.
2020
Mosaics of Mercy • Podcast
Ep 28: Mother & Daughter Turning Points
Foundational interview with Naetha Uren and Calliese Conner detailing turning points, family healing, and founding RCA.
2026
FAVOR UK Portal • National Partner
Recovery Ally Training Partnership
Official national charity portal confirming Recovery Ally and Messaging training programs facilitated across the UK in formal partnership with RCA.
2025
Lincolnshire Chamber • Keynote Event
Lincolnshire Chamber • Keynote Event
Regional health awareness event listing featuring Naetha Uren as keynote speaker discussing workplace recovery strategies.
2025
Lewisham Council • Municipal Keynote
Lewisham Council Recovery Month Keynote
Public event coverage identifying Naetha as featured keynote speaker at Lewisham Council Recovery Month.
2024
FAVOR UK 2024 • National Brochure
FAVOR UK 2024: Recovery is Good for Business
Official national conference brochure featuring Naetha Uren's address "Recovery is Good for Business" and RCA sponsorship.
2023
Methodist Church • Community Feature
Woodlands Church Supporting Addiction Recovery
Feature story on Woodlands Methodist Church in Glasgow supporting people struggling with addiction through RCA-trained recovery coaching.
2022
Houston Recovery • US Newsletter
Houston Recovery Initiative Goes International
US sector newsletter profiling RCA's international expansion and UK-US cross-border recovery coach workforce development.
2026
WRD News • News Article
UK Recovery Walk 2026 Bradford Host
Independent news coverage listing Recovery Coach Academy among the official national sponsors backing the 2026 UK Recovery Walk.
