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Dilemma Charity Newsletter (Issue 05) – Spring 2026

Dale’s Manchester Marathon for Charity – Sunday, April 19th. Our very own Dale is taking on the Manchester Marathon, running 26.2 miles to raise money for families affected by addiction. Every stride….

Dilemma Charity Newsletter (Issue 04)

🎉 A Word from the Team – Dear Friends and Supporters, As the winter draws in, everyone at Dilemma would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Thank you for your…

The Jellinek Curve ~ Stages Of Alcoholism

In 1956 the American Medical Association (AMA) identified that alcoholism was in fact an illness and classed it as a disease. It affects the parts of the brain that…

What Is Addiction?

The term “Addiction” is classed as a chronic disease and refers to both a psychological and physical condition where an individual develops an inability to stop consuming alcohol, a chemical, drug, activity, or other…

Dilemma Charity’s Summer Ball 2025

What a fantastic night had by all, at our 2nd Summer Charity Ball. Thanks go out to Lisa King for comparing the evening. Michelle Rose for organising the fantastic night….

Daniel Finch ~ Trustee

“My name is Daniel Finch, most people call me Danny. I have worked in mental health for many years, my passion is supporting those with Co Occurring conditions of concern with one’s mental health and substance misuse, I am…

Darren Rose ~ Trustee

“My name is Darren Rose. Two of my sons are currently living with active addiction, and before I found Dilemma, my wife and I were struggling to cope with the impact this had on our family life. Addiction doesn’t just…

Dilemma Charity Newsletter (Issue 02)

Dear Friends and Supporters, As summer shines upon us, we’re excited to share the latest from the Dilemma community. Your support continues to change lives – thank you for standing with us…

Catherine Wright ~ Trustee

“I am a single mom of 3 teenagers, and I am the adult child of an alcoholic father who was violent and an abuser. This created a pattern of self destruction moving through my life. Then I decided enough is enough!…

Michelle Rose ~ Trustee

“I am 58 yrs old and have 3 boys. And when I’m not working I love organising and entertaining… family and friends are valuable to me! I have 3 boys from my 1st marriage and a step daughter from my 2nd marriage. I also have…