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StoryFutures project
Posted 7th May 2021
During May Warwickshire House Project young people are working with Avril (Virtual Reality Director) and Joel (Lecturer in Forensic Psychology) on the StoryFutures Project to explore the development of a digital technology that can support young...
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Tackling Homelessness - Case Studies
Posted 1st April 2021
In 2018 the Housing Plus Academy Think Tank ran a two day event on ‘ Homelessness: A National Scandal.’ As part of the response to the event the Housing and Communities team at the London School Of Economics then commenced to look at innovative...
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Islington Council commits to giving all care leavers 12 months’ free wi-fi in national first
Posted 18th March 2021
Islington Council has become the first local authority in the country to ensure that all young people leaving care in the borough are provided with wi-fi broadband access at home for the first 12 months they live independently.
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We are a member of the Charis Shop!
Posted 10th March 2021
We are pleased to share that we are a member of the Charis Let’s Talk Shop! A grant from the Sustainable Living Foundation will be used to help House Project young people moving into their first home with white goods, fuel vouchers and much...
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Wolverhampton House Project wins at Children & Young People Now Awards
Posted 5th March 2021
The City of Wolverhampton Council triumphed in one category and was shortlisted for another at this year's Children & Young People Now Awards.
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Welcome to the House Project Coventry City Council
Posted 4th March 2021
We are delighted that Coventry has decided to work with the National House Project to establish a House Project for young people leaving care.
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We are a member of The British Youth Council
Posted 2nd March 2021
The National House Project and Care Leavers National Movement are a member of The British Youth Council, who empower young people across the UK to have a say and be heard.
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Housing scheme for care leavers a first for West Sussex
Posted 2nd February 2021
A housing project for young people who have been in care in West Sussex has been given the green light by West Sussex County Council’s Cabinet on 22nd January 2021.
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A message from our CEO January 2021
Posted 29th January 2021
When I last wrote in July, I was ever hopeful that over the intervening six months we would have moved on from lockdown and would now be emerging into what people commonly refer to as the ‘new normal’. Clearly, we remain in a similar situation...
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Newsletter January 2021
Posted 29th January 2021
Happy New Year and welcome to our first newsletter of 2021. We hope you are continuing to keep safe and well during the pandemic.
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The National House Project Annual Report 2020/21
Posted 23rd January 2021
The National House Project Annual Report 2020/21. This year will be remembered by many for reasons relating to Covid19 and the restrictions to everyday living for the general population. Whilst these factors have undoubtedly impacted on young people...
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CYPNow Feature Article - Making a house into a home
Posted 2nd December 2020
The National House Project works with councils to support young people in care to move into their own homes. Jo Stephenson spoke to staff and participants to find out how it works and the difference i...
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Care leavers’ House Project opens door to education and employment
Posted 23rd November 2020
Care leavers in Oxfordshire have successfully supported each other into college and employment through an innovative shared housing scheme – the House Project.Their achievements are revealed this we...
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UPDATE - Keep Care Leavers Connected
Posted 18th November 2020
On 29th September 2020 The National House Project, Catch 22 and 30 charities and youth organisations came together to develop a campaign to Keep Care Leavers Connected. In an open letter to MPs; Ford,...
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Exciting Job Opportunity - Fundraising and Partnerships Manager
Posted 18th November 2020
Exciting Job opportunity for an ambitious self-starter: we are looking for a Fundraising and Partnerships Manager.The National House Project takes a ground-breaking approach through its commitment to ...
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Evidence showing that dreams can come true for young people leaving care
Posted 3rd November 2020
“It’s quite life changing”, published evidence showing that dreams can come true for young people leaving care.The National House Project announces the publication of its evaluation report from ...
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