Support for young people living independently

Worried about the future and living on your own one day? If you have been in care, experienced substance use issues, domestic abuse (as a witness or a victim) or you identify as LGBTQ+ then you are more at risk of becoming homeless in the future.

We’ll help you build essential life skills like budgeting, cooking, and understanding your rights as a tenant. It’s all about helping you feel confident, capable, and prepared to manage your own place when the time comes.

Not ready to live on your own but have no alternative? If you’re 17–25, without housing, and not quite ready to live alone, our short-term supported accommodation could be the next step, giving you a safe place to stay, while you develop the skills and confidence to move forward.

Spaces are limited, with priority given to young people without alternative housing options, assessed as requiring skill building in order to live independently and who can show a want to engage with our service.

Worried about losing your home? If you’re under 25 and struggling to manage your tenancy, our Outreach Tenancy Support can help you stay secure and independent. Whether it’s budgeting, paying bills, or dealing with housing issues, we’ll work with you one-to-one to tackle problems early and avoid crisis.

Support is flexible and tailored to your needs, helping you build confidence and stability to keep your home. You can refer yourself or be referred by a landlord or housing provider.

Want to build real-life living skills? The Hope Education Flat is a fully equipped, realistic training space where you can practice everyday tasks like cooking, cleaning, and managing your own space, just like you would in your own home.

It’s free to book and available from Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm each day. To use the flat, simply book in advance by emailing us. You’ll need to bring a DBS-checked trusted adult or professional with you.

The room is available to other agencies who are supporting young people also for free, but it is not suitable for groups of 3 or more.

Book the room by emailing here.

Want to boost your skills living independently? Even if you're not at risk of experiencing homelessness, our online independent living hub provides a selection of easy to complete worksheets and advice which can boost your skills across 10 key areas, so that your are better prepared for when the time comes to live on your own.

Check it out by clicking here