For churches
Gambling is normalised in UK culture, and Christians are not immune.
Yet gambling harm is rarely addressed directly in church life. Many leaders feel uncertain how to respond, or feel they lack the specialist knowledge required to support someone well. Better Futures for Gamblers exists to equip churches to respond with clarity and confidence around gambling.
We provide practical tools, including a free congregational survey, to help you understand how gambling is affecting your church community and where early support may be needed. Where gambling has become harmful, our structured Grace Over Gambling recovery programme offers expert, Christ-centred support delivered in partnership with your church leadership. We serve a unique need for churches.
We believe that bringing gambling into the light strengthens discipleship, protects integrity, and contributes to the spiritual health of the Church.
What can my church do?
We understand that church leaders carry many responsibilities, and gambling may not feel urgent compared to other pastoral demands. Yet in a culture where gambling is deeply normalised, wise leaders are proactive in areas that often go unspoken.
That’s why we provide simple, practical tools that make it easy for you to address gambling confidently and responsibly. These tools require minimal preparation and can be used as standalone resources or alongside teaching on gambling, money, or other lifestyle issues. They help you lead with clarity, care, and foresight — without creating unnecessary burden.
Our free resources include:
A biblically grounded “Should Christians Gamble?” resource which complements the pastor’s toolkit from CARE, and will enable you to easily generate the conversation and momentum for change in your church.
A confidential survey, designed to help your congregation understand if they need support, and give you an oversight of need. Where further support is needed, we can walk with you and establish some clear next steps.
Sometimes early conversations and light-touch support are enough. But where gambling has become harmful — financially, relationally, or spiritually — a more structured response is needed.
Grace Over Gambling is our specialist recovery programme, designed specifically for Christians and delivered in partnership with your church leadership.
The programme combines professional expertise with biblical care, helping individuals address the practical drivers of gambling behaviour while rebuilding trust, integrity, and spiritual confidence.
We walk with you and the individual every step of the way, ensuring clarity, confidentiality, and a well-supported path toward lasting freedom.
Free survey for your church
Our free congregational survey offers a simple, low-risk way to help your church reflect honestly on gambling habits.
It is fully confidential and anonymous, designed to create space for personal reflection without pressure or exposure.
Churches commonly introduce it following a talk using a QR code, include it in a newsletter, or make it available discreetly in communal areas. It integrates easily into existing church rhythms without adding significant burden.
For many, the survey simply prompts thoughtful consideration and encourages healthier, more open conversations about gambling within Christian community life. Where someone may be experiencing harm the survey provides a clear and confidential pathway towards appropriate support.
Bespoke Congregational Insight Package
For churches seeking deeper insight, we offer a bespoke version of our congregational gambling survey.
This tailored survey is branded to your church and can be adapted to reflect your language, teaching emphasis, and pastoral priorities. It integrates seamlessly into your existing communication channels while retaining full confidentiality for respondents.
Beyond data collection, we provide structured analysis and a clear summary report for your leadership team. This includes key themes, levels of gambling participation and harm indicators, and practical recommendations for next steps.
The bespoke survey will give you information and insight that equips you to respond proportionately and wisely within your specific church context.
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Our world-leading “Grace over Gambling” programme offers a unique Christian solution to equip the Church. Our model is based on the cost of delivery and is £350 all inclusive, with no hidden costs or taxes.
We are a Social Enterprise and any surplus is reinvested according to Community Interest Company (CIC) rules.
✔️ Carefully crafted materials developed by those with lived experience
✔️ Track record of delivery since 2015
✔️ Printed workbook for the Participant (over 100 pages) and for the Supporter, delivered to you
✔️ Trained Recovery Coaches
✔️ Available anywhere - delivered via video call
✔️ Smooth administrative processes
✔️ Managerial attention available 6 days a week