Incredibly proud to announce Iceland Foods Charitable Foundation as our headline supporter of Nacoa’s Chasing Yesterday Marathons. In July 2026, four runners will take on a world-first challenge. The world’s first negative time ultra marathon. 🎗️ Join us on this extraordinary journey.

‘I’m running 100km for every child who feels alone in the shadow of their parent’s drinking.’ Scott Murdoch Leaving Glasgow midnight, we’ll be greeted in Edinburgh at 11am by First Minister of Scotland @johnswinney.bsky.social. But first, we run🏃

💙 Join 100 Nacoa runners this Summer for a 10k at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Raising funds and awareness for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. Team Nacoa being led by Calum Best, Josh Connolly and friends. Book your place now: nacoa.org.uk/join-nacoa-s...

This may be of use to someone on here. I wish this support had been available when I was a kid.

I don’t think this stat will ever not be shocking. I’ve been doing training with the brilliant @nacoauk.bsky.social so I can give presentations about having a parent who drinks too much and the support Nacoa offers. If you’re in NI and work in a scenario where this might be useful, lemme know!

Children of alcohol-dependent parents are in every school. Yet by ignoring the issue by design we allow them to suffer in silence. Josh Connolly articulates this so powerfully on the latest COA Lives with @jonashworth.bsky.social . Watch on Youtube or listen where you get your pods.

'When she hugged me, it felt like hugging a stranger.' Thank you Andrew for sharing your story with us. Find his piece and attached song 'Alcoholic Memories' here: nacoa.org.uk/when-mum-hug...

We'll never stop fighting the good fight! @CalumBest These kids deserve more than what they currently get from government, which is a big nothing. We deserve so much better and we'll never stop fighting for the kids of tomorrow You are not alone!

We spent our days walking on eggshells. 'We couldn’t risk upsetting him in case we made him drink again.' 💙 Read Anon's full piece: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/... Whether you're 1 or 101 we can all be deeply affected by a parent's drinking.

Calls to the @nacoauk.bsky.social helpline from children living with parents with an alcohol problem have risen a staggering 60% since 2019 Highlights the devastating impact of alcohol - not just on the person drinking, but also on those around them www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2173...

To close out an incredible #COAWeek 2026. Today we release ‘Glimpses of You’ for streaming and purchase. It’s now available on Spotify and all major platforms, and can be purchased on iTunes. All revenues to children affected by a parent's drinking: music.apple.com/gb/album/gli...

‘It was Jekyll and Hyde living with an alcoholic.’ An honour during #COAWeek to welcome Camilla Tominey to the COA Lives Podcast with @jonashworth.bsky.social. Listen where you get your podcasts or watch in full on Youtube: youtube.com/nacoauk

We’ve all done it but… Telling these children that things are better than they are, or were, can actually cause more harm than good. It's something we spoke about in the #COAWeek special Children of Alcoholics Podcast with Josh Connolly and Chanita Stephenson.

Amelie returns to Parliament today after Starmer refused to support children like her. 💔 Read her letter here: nacoa.org.uk/amelie-peek-...

Proud to share ‘Sam’s Story’, a brand new short film for Children of Alcoholics Week 2026. Based on a true story from the Nacoa helpline. Told through the eyes of a caller hiding from the chaos. Finding hope in the darkness. Helpline: 0800 358 3456 // Online support: nacoa.org.uk #COAWeek

For #COAWeek2026, we’re hosting one of our popular Young People’s Panels on Instagram Live this Thursday 12 February from 12.30 - 1.30pm. Melanie, Joe & Jess will discuss this year’s theme of ‘the next generation’ & what it means to affected by a parent’s drinking. #COA #ChildrenOfAlcoholics

815am today On @goodmorningbritain.bsky.social ITV. Young ambassador Amelie to discuss her letter to Keir Starmer… Calling for dedicated support for children affected by a parent’s drinking.

It’s #COAWeek 2026! Let’s break the silence around growing up with a parent who drinks too much. The theme this year is helping ‘the next generation’. Join the movement for change! 💙 COAweek.org.uk.

COA Week 2026 is nearly here 💙 8–14 February Find out what's on: coa.nacoa.org.uk #COAWeek2026 #COAWeek #URNotAlone

‘Those conversations you don’t want to have — you’ve got to have them.’ Hear Loti's full story on the COA Lives Podcast with @jonashworth.bsky.social. Find us wherever you get your podcasts. 💙

In our new FOI study we found that Budweiser directly urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to intervene and "ensure" that DHSC removed alcohol marketing restrictions from the NHS’s 10 Year Health Plan. Health policy should be protected from industry influence. www.ias.org.uk/report/now-y...

Wonderful piece by Sophie Calon in The Guardian this week: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j... Join us next Friday to share and hear about her book 'Long Going' at Waterstones Bristol. RSVP now: www.waterstones.com/events/an-ev...

'Most kids looked forward to weekends and school holidays — I dreaded them. 'For me, they meant the start of my mum’s drinking binges...' 'I didn't deserve it, It wasn't my fault, I was brave, I am strong.' 🖊️ Ami nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

an alcoholic’s kid I’ll always be but not the loser you said I’d be #vss365 #alcoholic @nacoauk.bsky.social

'The more we shine a light on this hidden problem, and offer real, practical help, the more lives we can change.’ So proud seeing patron @jonashworth.bsky.social awarded a CBE in the Honour's List, citing his work supporting children affected by a parent’s drinking.

✨ Be a shining light for children affected by a parent’s drinking this Xmas. Every child deserves a Christmas not feeling so alone. Please support Nacoa's work by becoming a member of this wonderful community: nacoa.org.uk/get-involved...

Christmas 🎄 is a difficult time of year for anyone with an alcoholic parent - even if far in the past. NACOA @nacoauk.bsky.social with its' helpline, message board & website is here to help. Surrey woman shares Christmas alcohol concerns after dad's death - BBC News share.google/pxRvZzC7t6Uu...

Glimpses of You made it into the news yesterday. We're so proud to finally share this hauntingly beautiful song and film. 📽️ youtu.be/0G0eW1zMRz8

Get tickets online now! Support children of alcoholics this Xmas. Top prizes include: 💃 A hospitality box (seats 12) for Strictly Come Dancing Live ⚽️ Signed memorabilia bundle from Nacoa patron @TonyAdams. 💙And lots more! Get your tickets now: nacoa.org.uk/get-tickets-...

Still not too late to join us for this very special event. There won’t be a dry eye in the house. RSVP here: nacoa.org.uk/rsvp-online-... Everyone welcome!

RSVP for our online premiere of “Glimpses of You”. A song about holding on to the glimpses of a parent lost to addiction. A mesmerising song brought to life with sublime tenderness in film. nacoa.org.uk/rsvp-online-...

Booking now open. The #BigNacoaWalk is back - 2 May 2026. Will you be the first to try our ‘Ullswater Challenge’? 34 km (21 miles) – 650 metres of ascent – 10 hours nacoa.org.uk/big-nacoa-wa...

Wrapping up now if things ran on time. Hope this important issue was given the respect it deserves. @nacoauk.bsky.social

'This affliction knows no class or geographical boundaries. 'If we can grip this issue, we will be able to do a lot for long-term public health.’ @MPGeorgeFreeman Emotional scenes today at the House of Commons debate on Children of Alcoholics... 🧵

Children of Alcoholics debate in Westminster Hall today. Led by the fantastic George Freeman MP - co-chair of the APPG on COAs. It's been a dark time for our issue in this place! Let's hope to shed some light today. ⭐️💙 whatson.parliament.uk/event/cal53664

'‘I remember shouting, “Leave him alone!” Her face turning… Read Kate's full story here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/... These are experiences no child should face. Let's help children like Kate know they can survive, thrive and break the cycle !

Join the ultimate Spinnathon event supporting children affected by a parent’s drinking! 🙏💙 Get involved with our FOUR HOUR spinnathon on Sunday by contacting us on [email protected] What making a difference looks like!!!💙 #URNotAlone

Calum Best reframing the backlash on ‘COA Lives’ podcast with Jonathan Ashworth. Our podcast hearing in their words the experiences of those affected by a parent's drinking. Search ‘COA Lives’ find us. Or just tap here - listen and subscribe: linktr.ee/nacoauk

Proud that Nacoa has been named ‘Helpline of the Year 2025’ by the Helplines Partnership. The major national award celebrating excellence in helpline support. We've won several awards in our time. But this one really means the world. 🧵 Here's why...

[email protected] is here for anyone of any age who has experienced a parent drinking too much. It's something 1 in 5 of us have had to live with and its' often kept a secret.

'you'll end up just like me' something that my drunken dad forgot he said I'd be @nacoauk.bsky.social #senryu #haiku #vss365

'Reaching mum's death age of 36. Somehow it really caught me off-guard. 'Growing up, it was better not to mention my mum, through fear of upsetting the family closest to me. 💙 Read Charlotte's full piece: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

🚨 Very excited about this. My new podcast - exploring addition, recovery and resilience - coming very soon. The stories are raw, emotional and inspiring. These conversations are so moving, I hope you enjoy them and find comfort listening to them. @nacoauk.bsky.social

So proud to share this with you 💙 ‘In Their Words: COA Lives’ with @jonashworth.bsky.social Subscribe today! nacoa.org.uk/in-their-wor...

Would you run a half marathon through London landmarks for children affected by a parent’s drinking?🏃‍♀️🎖 Spaces have just been released for TEAM NACOA for the London Landmarks Half Marathon #LLHM! Sunday 12 April 2026 Sign up now! nacoa.org.uk/places-avail...

Few of my books get sold so progress to my target of £500 to donate to @nacoauk.bsky.social by giving them my royalties is so slow- but I reached £250 a while ago and JustGiving gave me a badge! Thanks to a chap called Chris Horn one got sold the other day and got me to £290. No badge tho:(

'What I didn’t fully understand at the time was that change has to come from within – no matter how much love, care, and effort you give.' Thank you Joe for sharing with such honesty. Your love shines through! Read Joe's powerful piece here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/...

As a COA, appearances don’t often match the reality. We guess at normality. @quintboa shares what it was like growing up with his dad Bruce Boa, facing his own addiction, and finding recovery through storytelling and therapy. 🎙️The Children of Alcoholics Podcast, out now.

‘When you’re a child, you don’t understand that it’s the alcohol controlling them. ‘You just feel like you’re not enough to make them stop.’ Read Rebecca's extraordinarily powerful piece here: nacoa.org.uk/experiences/... #URNotAlone

The Boy Who Turned Into A Kite - A new poem exploring the difference between then and now and being brought up by an #alcoholic father ... #poetry #micropoetry #blueskypoet #poetry #poetrycommunity @nacoauk.bsky.social