The Leicestershire Community Projects Trust began life in 1981 as the Leicester Action for Youth Trust and became a registered charity and company limited by guarantee in 1982 The Leicestershire Community Projects Trust is an independent voluntary organisation committed to serving the community by undertaking and promoting action for and with people in need Our aim is to reduce harm caused to individuals and communities by drug & alcohol misuse through services that are beneficial Within these projects we offer needle exchanges, outreach work, structured day care services, complementary therapies and help with access to residential rehabilitation for people within the Leicestershire and Rutland area