Today Kaleidoscope runs substance use projects across Wales and supports upwards of 10,000 people a year, but our story begins in Kingston upon Thames.
Pubs close their doors at 11pm, unrest brews in the streets and large brawls erupt. A safe place is needed for Kingston’s youth to gather.
The name reflected the shattered pieces of youth culture coming together, be they mods, rockers, teddy boys, hippies or Hell’s Angels – everyone was welcome at Kaleidoscope.
Today Kaleidoscope runs substance use projects across Wales and supports upwards of 10,000 people a year, but our story begins in Kingston upon Thames. It’s 1968 and sex and drugs are the height of fashion. Pubs close their doors at 11pm, unrest brews in the streets and large brawls erupt. A safe place is needed for Kingston’s youth to gather.
Kaleidoscope, set up within an urban church, became that place. The name reflected the shattered pieces of youth culture coming together, be they mods, rockers, teddy boys, hippies or Hell’s Angels – everyone was welcome at Kaleidoscope.
Kaleidoscope is a pioneering substance use treatment provider dedicated to offering evidence-based and holistic support to individuals, with a focus on community needs and innovative service development.
Are you ready to make a difference? Join Kaleidoscope, the leading drug and alcohol charity in Wales, as our CEO and help shape the future of ser...
Kaleidoscope is a pioneering substance use treatment provider dedicated to offering evidence-based and holistic support to individuals, with a focus on community needs and innovative service development.
We are seeking a proactive and organised Administrator to join our dynamic team.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of these...
