For Young People
Supported to leave care with others, you develop friendships, get a home to live in, and have control and choice over your life. Find out more.
For Local Authorities
Find out how individuals, organisations and businesses support young people to prepare, move in and manage their home. Find out more.
Introducing NHP
Who are we?
The National House Project (NHP) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), established in August 2018. It provides the knowledge, resources and support to establish and maintain Local House Projects (LHPs) and believes that joining a LHP should be an option for all young people leaving care.
How do we help young people leaving care?
Young people experience leaving care together and this peer community supports them to develop the practical and emotional skills that they need to live interdependently. They work on houses which become their homes to live in for as long as they want.
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Support Us
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Corporate Support
We are passionate about unlocking the potential of young people and improving the way they are prepared and supported to live interdependently. There is no single solution and we are seeking corporate partners who can contribute to the simple goal of making a difference to young people leaving care.
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How can you help?
With your help, we can offer young people a place they can call home. Whilst lots of young people do well in care many don’t.
Each year about 10,000 young people leave care and understandably struggle to live independently.
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Donate
We appreciate as much or as little as you can give and have provided you with several easy ways you can do this.
Through your donations we can provide opportunities and support to young people leaving care which make a difference to their lives.
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We need pride. Coming from the care system it’s difficult to find something to be proud of
- Young Person
I’d compare the House Project to a tree; we’ve planted it and we’re growing up. We’re all together and we’re all going up
- Stoke HP
The House Project helps to put warmth around the process of leaving care
- Islington HP
House Project is one of the best projects I've ever been to. With lovely facilitators and lovely members of the group. We are very proud of it
- Manchester HP
Since having my own house my confidence has grown so much. Its because i'm making my own decisions and learning from them
- Wolverhampton HP
I would say that it is a starting point for a brilliant future
- Oxford HP
The House project has allowed to feel accepted somewhere without a place of judgement, whilst learning new skills
- Warwickshire HP
I've not just made amazing friends that will last me a lifetime but the HP Staff were there for me every step of the way.
- Warwickshire HP
I have found House Project a great opportunity to build confidence and achieve anything you put your mind to.
- Warwickshire HP
I've been pushed to do and be the best person I possibly can. They have supported me back into education, housing job opportunities and so much more.
- Warwickshire HP
Helps you to build confidence and find yourself despite what others think of you
- Warwickshire HP
House Project has really helped me get where I am as they have supported me in focusing on college and taken some of the weight off my shoulders
- Fife HP
I have 2 young children so being able to spend time with other young people from other house projects in Scotland has been great. Its given me some time away to socialise and be me.
- Midlothian HP
The best thing about the HP is all the support I get - from college work to helping me understand how to live independently. It's good to be part of a group going through the same process as we bond, have a laugh but still get stuff done
- East Dunbartonshire HP
I'm really looking forward to moving my furniture in and making it my home. It feels like my life is starting a new chapter and I am very excited about it.
- Manchester HP
The House Project has given me a sense of family, support and friendship. They also give you the freedom to explore and experience life to your full potential.
- Oxford HP
It’s much more than the flat – it’s about the support
- Islington HP
In the time I've been with them they have completely changed my life.
- Warwickshire HP
My favourite part of working with the House Project is making memories with the other young people and the staff
Warwickshire
I was anxious about moving into my own flat, but I know you guys will help and support me
Young Person
Latest News
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Newsletter July 2025
Posted 11th July 2025
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s a great moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together. From welcoming new partnerships and celebrating over 500 young people moving into their homes, to welcoming new Local House Projects and expanding the NHP team, we’ve seen real momentum in our mission to support care leavers.
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A message from our CEO
Posted 9th July 2025
Young people tell us that the House Project approach helps significantly, but we should never underestimate the enormous challenges they face at such a critical time in their lives. This reality was brought home to us recently with Sue’s decision to swap her working life at NHP for retirement caring for her new granddaughter two days a week. Even though Sue is fully in control of this decision-making process - something our young people often are not - the transition has still been discombobulating; letting go of something she enjoys and that has defined her, and moving on to something that will be incredibly rewarding and joyous.
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2024-25 Annual Reports are here!
Posted 9th July 2025
This past year has been one of growth and recognition. We moved into a vibrant new office space, welcomed new talent to our team, formed exciting new partnerships, and continued to evolve as a learning organisation. National awards acknowledged our work, but our proudest achievements remain the deep, authentic relationships we’ve built and the sense of belonging that defines everything we do.
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