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You do not have to climb alone.

Find the right support, make a private plan and take one manageable step forward. No judgement. No complicated language. Just a human place to begin.

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“There isn't any mountain high enough when you have the right shoulder to walk alongside.”

John Ryder, Founder
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START WHERE YOU ARE

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YOUR PRIVATE SPACE

A toolkit that remembers you.

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DAILY CHECK-IN

How are you, honestly?

Pause for sixty seconds, name how you feel and choose one gentle next step.

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MY NEXT STEPS

Make progress visible

Keep a simple private list. Small steps count.

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MEETING NOTES

Remember what matters

Prepare questions and notes before an appointment.

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MY SAFETY PLAN

Plan for difficult moments

Create a private list of people, places and actions that help.

CLEAR. PRACTICAL. FREE.

Guides for real life.

John Ryder, founder of Climb Nova
2026
Alumni Impact Award
LIVED EXPERIENCE. REAL PURPOSE.

From running away to standing beside others.

John Ryder's life began around fear, poverty, domestic violence and the desperate need to belong. Crime led to prison at fifteen. The longer road led through loss, fatherhood, education, accountability and more than twenty years of community support.

Today, John uses the experiences that nearly destroyed him to stand alongside people facing trauma, addiction, homelessness, offending, mental-health crisis and family breakdown.

£160k+raised as part of the organising team for Walk the Island
20+ yearssupporting communities
6 honoursawards and finalist recognition for leadership and impact
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RECOGNISED IMPACT

A journey measured in lives supported—not trophies.

These honours recognise sustained community leadership, advocacy, fundraising and the courage to turn lived experience into practical help for others.

2026

Portsmouth Civic Award

Recognition for outstanding service and contribution to the city of Portsmouth.

2026

University of Portsmouth Alumni Impact Award

Celebrating more than two decades of community leadership, advocacy, fundraising and trauma-informed support.

2023

People's Community Champions Managing Director of the Year

Recognition through the SME News Managing Director of the Year Awards for leadership and community impact.

2023

Business Champion Awards HERO Award

Business Community category recognition for ECASS and its contribution to the community.

2022 FINALIST

Portsmouth News Business Innovation Awards

Finalist recognition for innovative work rooted in community need and lived experience.

2022 FINALIST

Lloyds Bank Local Business of the Year Awards

Finalist recognition for local leadership, service and social impact.

Also: BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Criminology, University of Portsmouth, and more than £160,000 raised as part of the Walk the Island organising team for local causes.

THE JOURNEY IN TWO VOLUMES

Raw. Heartbreaking. Hopeful.

Every purchase helps build awareness of the work behind Climb Nova.

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VOLUME ONE

The Boy Who Kept Running

A Portsmouth childhood shaped by violence, poverty, football, crime, prison and the people who kept a boy standing.

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VOLUME TWO

The Road to Bobkins

The harder journey through loss, love, fatherhood, education and becoming more than your worst mistakes.

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GENTLE MOVEMENT, YOUR WAY

Walk with Nova

When your mental health is struggling, getting outside can feel like climbing a mountain. This private walking companion celebrates every step without pressure, targets or judgement.

Move safely. Choose a familiar route, stay aware of traffic and surroundings, and stop if you feel unwell, dizzy or unsafe. This is encouragement—not medical advice.
PRIVATE SESSION
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One step is still a step forward.

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A TWO-MINUTE MENTAL RESET

Climb One Step

You do not need to solve everything today. Complete four small stages—notice, breathe, choose and climb—and create a private encouragement card for the day.

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STAGE 1 OF 4

Notice where you are

Which word comes closest to how today feels?

LIVE IN PORTSMOUTH

An Audience with John Ryder

An unforgettable evening of readings, honest conversation, guest voices and audience questions—from prison at fifteen to purpose, fatherhood and community.

StorytellingLive Q&ASigned booksGuest speakers
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DISCOVER CLIMB NOVA CONSULTANCY

See the other ways we keep showing up.

This support app is one part of Climb Nova's wider work. Visit our main website to learn more about John's journey, practical advocacy, community consultancy, lived-experience support, speaking, published books, Walk the Island and projects helping people move from crisis towards stability and purpose.

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