About

At Get Back Up CIC, we believe that no one is beyond help — and no one should have to face life’s hardest moments alone.

Founded in Glasgow by Gary Lindsay, someone with lived experience of addiction, trauma, and personal breakdowns, Get Back Up was born out of the realisation that rock bottom can be a turning point — not the end of the road.
 

💬 Why We Exist

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Too many people are struggling in silence. Whether it’s from childhood trauma, unstable relationships, substance abuse, or mental health battles, we understand what it feels like to be lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. Our mission is to reach those people — especially the ones who think they’ve run out of chances — and offer community, compassion, and tools for change.

We don’t preach. We don’t pretend to have all the answers. But we do know what it takes to start again.
 

💡 What We Do

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We run a variety of group programmes that create safe, supportive spaces to reflect, grow, and heal:

• Abuse & Trauma Awareness and Recovery
  For anyone wanting to understand the impact of trauma and learn how to move forward from it.

• Cooking & Talking Groups
  Sharing meals and conversations that nourish both body and mind — because connection often starts in the kitchen.

• Start Living Now
  A present-moment awareness programme that helps people let go of the past, worry less about the future, and reconnect with life.

• Youth Support (Coming Soon)
  Giving young people the space to speak openly, feel heard, and learn emotional tools that last a lifetime.

Each of these programmes is shaped by empathy, authenticity, and the belief that people don’t need fixing — they need support, understanding, and a chance to feel valued.

🛠 Built from Experience

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This isn't a polished charity that only exists on paper. Get Back Up CIC is hands-on, grassroots, and built by someone who knows what it means to start again from scratch. It’s for the people who don’t always fit in — the ones who’ve fallen down more than once and are ready to rise again.
 

🤝 Let’s Get Back Up — Together

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If you’re ready to take the first step — whether that’s joining a group, asking a question, or just having a conversation — we’re here.

📩 Reach out at info@getbackupcic.com
🌐 Explore our programmes and updates right here on the website.