Gordon Moody Association
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | June 3, 1971 |
| Address | Dudley, UK |
| Official website | https://gordonmoody.org.uk |
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| Help & Support settings | Residential treatment, Online support, Outreach counselling |
| Helpline hours | 9am – 2am, 10am – 10pm (weekends) |
| Helpline number | 01384241292 |
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| Last Updated | 16.03.2026 |
Gordon Moody is a UK registered charity and the country's leading specialist provider of residential treatment for gambling-related harm. The charity holds Registered Charity Number 1124751 and is incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee under number 06302768.[1]
What is Gordon Moody
Gordon Moody is a registered charity with more than 50 years' experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. It operates residential treatment centres for men and women across the UK, as well as part-residential/part-virtual programmes for both genders.
Its stated charitable purpose is to provide advice, education, and high-quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by problem gambling, through residential, online and outreach services. The charity also offers online support and advice to problem gamblers outside Great Britain.[2]
Role in the Industry
Gordon Moody occupies a unique position in the UK gambling treatment landscape as the sole charity focused exclusively on intensive residential care for those with the most severe gambling-related harm. Its strategic goals include achieving Care Quality Commission (CQC) accreditation, expanding to seven residential centres across England, delivering services in Scotland and Wales, treating 500 people per year, and embedding lived experience at all stages of treatment.[3]
Gordon Moody is a member of the National Gambling Support Network and is registered with the Fundraising Regulator, confirming its compliance with UK fundraising standards.
History and Reach
| Date | Event |
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| 1971 | Gordon House opened in South London by Reverend Gordon Moody MBE as a hostel for men with no housing who needed a safe place to recover from problem gambling[4] |
| 1971 | Reverend Gordon Moody MBE introduced Gamblers Anonymous to the United Kingdom[5] |
| 5 July 2007 | Charity incorporated under Memorandum and Articles of Association as a Company Limited by Guarantee (No. 06302768)[6] |
| 2021 | 50th anniversary of the organisation. Recognised as the UK's leading provider of gambling therapy services[5] |
| 2024 | Launched Gambling Support First Aid — a two-day training programme (online and face-to-face) for anyone over 18 to recognise gambling harm in others[7] |
Support Options
Support Options
| Service | Format | Details |
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| Residential Treatment | Offline / Residential | Intensive residential programme at specialist centres across the UK. Separate male and female treatment centres available[8] |
| Retreat & Counselling Programme | Part-residential / Online | Short-stay residential combined with at-home counselling support. Available as male-specific and female-specific separate programmes |
| Gambling Therapy | Online | Free global text-based emotional and practical support in 200+ languages. Includes weekly peer support groups[8] |
| Outreach Support | Online + Offline | Support provided before, during, and after treatment. Includes guidance for friends and family members |
| Friends & Family Support | Online | Dedicated one-to-one helpline and forums for those supporting or coping with someone who gambles |
| Crisis Support | Phone | National Gambling Helpline: 08088020133 (free). Gordon Moody direct line: 01384241292[9] |
| Professional Referrals | Online form | Healthcare professionals can submit referrals on behalf of clients via a dedicated online form[10] |
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Testimonials published directly on its website describe transformative outcomes, with residents and alumni describing their treatment as life-changing. The charity's own publications quote beneficiaries stating that "Gordon Moody saved my life".[11]
Gordon Moody Alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |
| GambleAware | UK | Find local support |
| GamCare | UK | Find local support |
| Evive | UK | Find support |
| GamLEARN | UK | Get justice support |
| GamFam | UK | Visit website |
| Gambling with Lives | UK | Get help |
| Betknowmore (BKM) | UK | Get help |
| Adferiad Recovery | UK | Get help |
| EPIC Restart Foundation | UK | Get help |
| Breakeven | UK | Find support group |
| Ara Recovery for All | UK | Get help |
| Aquarius | UK | Get help |
| GamblingCare | IE | Get help |
References
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/company-information/
- ↑ https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/sector-data/top-10-charities/-/charity-details/4033600/full-print
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/the-board/
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/our-story/
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://gordonmoody.org.uk/our-story/
- ↑ https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1124751
- ↑ https://first.com/news/casino/gordon-moody-international-gambling-harms-awareness-day-2025
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://gordonmoody.org.uk/treatment-options/
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/crisis-support/
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/referral-form-for-professionals/
- ↑ https://gordonmoody.org.uk/about-us/