Cambridge Evaluation Report
Cambridge Evaluation Report

Posted 19th May 2023

The effectiveness of the psychological framework underpinning the House Project approach in supporting young people leaving care. Academics from Universities around the UK have worked closely with The National House Project (NHP), Local House...

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Energy Redress Scheme Update
Energy Redress Scheme Update

Posted 18th May 2023

NHP are into the final 12 months of their ‘Care Leavers as Energy Champions’ project. This is a project funded by the Energy Redress Scheme and aims to educate young people around energy awareness and for young people to then train their...

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Newsletter January 2023
Newsletter January 2023

Posted 21st January 2023

Happy New Year! Welcome to our first newsletter of 2023. We hope you enjoy reading about what we have been up to over the past few months and what's going on in 2023. A huge thank you to staff & young people who have continued to excel since the...

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CLNM update - Jan 2023
CLNM update - Jan 2023

Posted 20th January 2023

Over the last six months CLNM have continued to work closely with NHP to develop the approach, improve the offer and support the charity’s growth. These activities have also enabled young people to have experiences they would not have otherwise...

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A message from our CEO January 2023
A message from our CEO January 2023

Posted 20th January 2023

Since my last blog in July, CLNM have hosted their Annual Conference in October and with a focus of Celebrating Success this event undoubtedly delivered on this agenda. Designed and hosted by young people it was an event that demonstrated that with...

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Aspirational Awards Update Jan 2023
Aspirational Awards Update Jan 2023

Posted 20th January 2023

The second window of the Aspirational Awards has recently closed and following a very busy panel, decisions were made to make awards to 16 young people across the House Project community. This brings the total of young people supported across both...

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The National House Project Annual Report 2021/22
The National House Project Annual Report 2021/22

Posted 20th December 2022

The National House Project Annual Report 2021/22. "We have achieved so much this year both at an individual level and in the collective approach to developing the work of the Charity and having an influence on the wider leaving care sector." Mark...

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NHP awarded Homelessness project of the year – North
NHP awarded Homelessness project of the year – North

Posted 9th December 2022

The National House Project has been awarded Homelessness project of the year in the UK Housing Awards 2022! “This truly inspirational project has the potential to tackle intergenerational homelessness and repeat homelessness for care leavers by...

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NHP partnership referenced in Suited & Booted Newsletter
NHP partnership referenced in Suited & Booted Newsletter

Posted 7th December 2022

Suited & Booted is a charity that helps vulnerable, unemployed and low-income men into employment by providing interview clothing and interview advice. In their latest newsletter they talk about their growing relationship with NHP.

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Islington House Project commended in Ofsted Focused Visit
Islington House Project commended in Ofsted Focused Visit

Posted 1st December 2022

Ofsted’s report on their Focused Visit to Islington children’s services in October has commended the contribution of the work of Islington House Project. “Working with the corporate parenting board and with the help of leaders, the House...

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Stoke-on-Trent House Project
Stoke-on-Trent House Project "impressive"

Posted 29th November 2022

The latest Ofsted Inspection report for Stoke-on-Trent rated the experiences and progress of children in care and care leavers as "good" and praised the work of the House Project saying: "Some care leavers benefit from being able to access the...

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Study of Three Local House Projects reveals key to success for care leavers
Study of Three Local House Projects reveals key to success for care leavers

Posted 10th November 2022

Staf (Scottish Throughcare & Aftercare Forum) are delighted to share their study of three Local House Projects in Scotland. Coproduced by those with lived experience of care, the study highlights the benefits of The National House Project model not...

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Project Launch in Bury, Rochdale & Oldham
Project Launch in Bury, Rochdale & Oldham

Posted 21st October 2022

The launch of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham House Project on 10th October was an exciting event. It was held at Rochdale Youth Centre and saw young people, PAs, Social Workers and other colleagues joining together to celebrate the House Project...

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Care Leavers as Energy Champions Project
Care Leavers as Energy Champions Project

Posted 18th October 2022

The National House Projects’ fight against fuel poverty continues as they launch the ‘Care leavers as Energy Champions Project’, funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme. This energy project aims to inform, educate and raise...

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Project Launch in Tameside & Stockport
Project Launch in Tameside & Stockport

Posted 18th October 2022

A new scheme has been launched in Tameside to enable young care leavers to turn a house into a home and develop the skills they need to live independently. ‘The House Project’ is a life-changing nationwide initiative that brings together groups...

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Project Launch in Manchester & Trafford
Project Launch in Manchester & Trafford

Posted 16th October 2022

A new scheme has been launched in Trafford to enable young care leavers to make their first home and develop the skills they need to live independently. ‘The House Project’ is a nationwide initiative that brings together groups of young care...

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Featured Article
 
Care Leavers: Kitchen Comfort

NHP supports young people leaving care with white goods to ease the financial burden as they move into their first home.

Leaving care and moving into your first home is a significant milestone for young people but this journey towards independent living is fraught with challenges. For care leavers, the dream of having their own place can quickly turn into a daunting reality when they realise that many everyday essentials, like new fridges and washing machines, remain...

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