William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
The new 'Innovative Housing Project' is in the London borough of Lambeth, one of six locations Homewards is working in to create a blueprint to ending homelessness in all its forms, and it will be completed in partnership with homeless charity Centrepoint, which William supports as patron.
William marked Homewards's second anniversary this summer by saying his programme was now in 'delivery mode' and the Lambeth initiative is the third Innovative Housing Project to be launched.
Seyi Obakin, Centrepoint's chief executive, said: 'Centrepoint is committed to ending youth homelessness in the UK and we know that can only be achieved through collaborative effort.
'We are pleased to work in partnership with Homewards, the Duchy of Cornwall and Lambeth Council to demonstrate that eradicating youth homelessness is achievable.
'By linking rent to individual income levels, this Innovative Housing Project offers more than shelter – it offers young people the stepping stone they need to pursue their careers, build financial resilience and transition out of homelessness for good.
'Through this project, we will demonstrate the effectiveness of this housing model and, hopefully, inspire similar solutions across the country.'
The Lambeth project aims to act as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector with Centrepoint managing the homes and expanding their Independent Living Programme, which aims to break the cycle of homelessness.
The flats will be provided to young people already employed, with a number allocated to those moving towards employment, to test a new model to get people into housing and jobs at the same time.
With the planning proposal now endorsed by Lambeth Council's planning applications committee, work is expected to begin as soon as possible.
Homewards was also involved in the design of the Duchy of Cornwall's first housing project to address homelessness in Nansledan, for which work is already underway.
Some 300 homes – a mixture of empty accommodation, private rentals and new builds – are forecast to be delivered through Homewards's Innovative Housing Projects.
The first residents moved into flats in Aberdeen in March after Homewards brought together a local housing association, high street retailers and others to provide and furnish the property, and the second Innovative Housing Project, launched in Sheffield. saw tenants move into their new homes in June.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Independent
2 hours ago
- The Independent
William and Kate set to move into new eight-bedroom home
The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, are preparing to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park later this year. They will relocate with their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, to the eight-bedroom property. The royal couple are reportedly covering the costs of the property and its renovations themselves, ensuring no expense to the taxpayer. This new residence is a short distance from their current home, Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, allowing their children to continue attending Lambrook School nearby. Forest Lodge is a Grade II-listed property, estimated to be worth approximately £16 million on the open market, with the King retaining the freehold.
The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
Kate Middleton and Prince William to move into new eight-bedroom home worth £16 million
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are moving to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: 'The Wales family will move house later this year.' According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the Grade II-listed property. The move will be a short one from their current main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about £16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King.
The Independent
11 hours ago
- The Independent
William and Kate moving to new home in Windsor
The Prince and Princess of Wales are to move into a new home in Windsor. William and Kate are moving to eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, with their children George, Charlotte and Louis. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: 'The Wales family will move house later this year.' According to The Sun, the royal couple are paying for the property and renovations themselves, avoiding any extra cost to the taxpayer. The paper reported that work has already started on minor renovation at the Grade II-listed property. The move will be a short one from their current main home at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and the children attend nearby Lambrook School. They also have homes at Anmer Hall in Norfolk and Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace in London. As heir to the throne, William inherited the Duchy of Cornwall estate, a portfolio of land, property and investments valued at more than £1 billion, when his father became King. According to The Sun, Forest Lodge would be worth about £16 million on the open market. The freehold is owned by the King.
