A message from our CEO January 2022
A message from our CEO January 2022

Posted 14th January 2022

Whilst many will have welcomed in the New Year with resolutions bound by optimism that are invariably short lived, we are nearing the end of the business year and have much to celebrate and look forward to in 2022/23 and beyond

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CLNM Peer Evaluation
CLNM Peer Evaluation

Posted 14th January 2022

The findings from the Evaluation are incredibly positive with young people valuing the support of their House Projects which they believe are managed well. They have had the opportunity to develop ownership and take responsibility and with the...

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CLNM Conference 2021
CLNM Conference 2021

Posted 14th January 2022

Care Leavers National Movement hosted its annual conference in October, celebrating the achievements of care leavers and what community means to them. Young people from across the country enjoyed a day of celebrations, showcasing their achievements...

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Merry Christmas Everyone
Merry Christmas Everyone

Posted 21st December 2021

IT'S HERE! Strictly may have finished but The National House Project Team are looking forward to doing the tour... or maybe NOT. Clearly singing & dancing are not on our Job Descriptions! Happy viewing & MERRY XMAS EVERYONE!

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The Big Give Christmas Challenge: help care leavers achieve their hopes and dreams!
The Big Give Christmas Challenge: help care leavers achieve their hopes and dreams!

Posted 30th November 2021

This year The National House Project will take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Campaign. From Tuesday 30th November to Tuesday 7th December the Charity will seek donations which will be matched funded by the Big Give.

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CEO dons Santa suit and running shoes for care leavers charity
CEO dons Santa suit and running shoes for care leavers charity

Posted 18th November 2021

Mark Warr thought he’d put away his trainers for the summer but has decided to dust them off for a brand-new festive fundraising run, taking place at Apollo Buckingham Health Science Campus, Crewe on Saturday 27th November. The Run will be in...

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Launch of the Care Leavers Support Portal to all Local Authorities across the Country
Launch of the Care Leavers Support Portal to all Local Authorities across the Country

Posted 29th October 2021

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Care Leavers Support Portal, an online platform that provides a secure way for local authorities to stay connected to care leavers.

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Care Leavers National Movement host their annual conference!
Care Leavers National Movement host their annual conference!

Posted 27th October 2021

Young people from across the country enjoyed a day of celebrations showcasing their achievements with the Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM) and their journeys with the National House Project (NHP).

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Newsletter July 2021
Newsletter July 2021

Posted 9th August 2021

Last year will be remembered by many for reasons relating to Covid19 and the restrictions to everyday living for the general population.

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO JULY 2021
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO JULY 2021

Posted 29th July 2021

The pandemic has been a challenge for a number of reasons and where the impact has been positive, it has largely been related to the value of relationships and the way that individuals have been supported in, and by, their communities.

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Luke's Blog - StoryFutures
Luke's Blog - StoryFutures

Posted 29th July 2021

StoryFutures is a project run by the Royal Holloway University of London to innovate storytelling using immersive technology. Young people in the Warwickshire House Project are working with Avril (Virtual Reality Director) and Joel (Lecturer in...

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An update on Fundraising
An update on Fundraising

Posted 29th July 2021

I’m Elizabeth Titley, newly appointed to the role of Fundraising and Partnerships Manager for The National House Project. My role is to develop income streams for the Charity from different sources including Trusts and grant-makers, major donors,...

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Engie - Helping Hands Project
Engie - Helping Hands Project

Posted 26th July 2021

ENGIE are committed to delivering Social Value in communities where they are contractually working in. This led to the development of a partnership between the National House Project and ENGIE, who are piloting support to House Projects in two local...

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Movement for Good Awards open for nominations!
Movement for Good Awards open for nominations!

Posted 3rd June 2021

Ecclesiastical, a financial services group that exists to give its profits to charity, open Movement for Good nominations. You can nominate the National House Project for a £1,000 award. The more nominations we get, the greater our chance of...

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Our CEO's involvement with CLNM
Our CEO's involvement with CLNM

Posted 28th May 2021

As a charity we continually strive to develop what we do and improve the experience of leaving care for young people. As professionals we have views on how this can be done but we also recognise that the greatest insight on how to improve things...

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The Big Ask
The Big Ask

Posted 12th May 2021

The Big Ask is a survey for children and young people aged 4–17 in England. The survey is split into different age groups, so you can fill in a version appropriate for your age. 

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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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