Keeping It Simple

Get ready for the ACA UK - 2026 Salisbury Convention, where we'll gather in person for a weekend of fellowship and fun! The theme is Keeping it simple.

Our weekend convention provides a safe, supportive space for Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families to share healing, fellowship, and service. Throughout the weekend we’ll have the chance to share our experience, strength and hope with fellow ACA members journeying together from surviving towards thriving.

What to Expect / the programme

• Opportunities to connect with people who understand
• Share and speaker meetings
• Peaceful surroundings in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral.
• Healing activities
• time for rest, journaling, or quiet contemplation
• meals (dependent on booking)
• Weekend attendees can take part in School Disco including Shezza's Sweet Shop on Saturday night.

Tickets and accommodation

• Weekend ticket £97 (includes dinner Friday evening, lunch Saturday, and dinner Saturday)

• Day ticket for Saturday £45 (includes lunch in Saturday)

• Some accommodation (b&b) is available at Sarum college and needs to be booked directly with the college. To book your accommodation, please email hospitality@sarum.ac.uk. You will need to quote your ticket number.

• If you can't afford a ticket or are struggling, help may be available. Please email ACAUKConventions@gmail.com for more information.
• Limited parking is available at the college. Please try to car-share or use public transport where possible.

Tradtion 7 and "Pay it forward"

This year we're adding the option to "pay it forward" (help another fellow traveller) and make a tradition 7 donation. You can do this by PayPal - just use this link https://paypal.me/ACAConventions Please do say whether the amoutn is "Pay it Forward" or "Tradition 7" when making a transfer.