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Leader Live
30-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. 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.
Daily Mail
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Prince William grants permission to build 16 new homes for vulnerable youngsters in London on site owned by Duchy of Cornwall
Prince William 's lifelong mission to combat homelessness is taking a huge leap forward with the announcement of 16 new homes for vulnerable young people in London. The heir to the throne has given permission for a site owned by his Duchy of Cornwall estate, which provides funding for the royal's official and private living costs, to be developed into affordable homes acting as a bridge between supported accommodation and the private rented sector, which can be unstable and unaffordable – particularly in the capital. It will see an existing building, 60 Sancroft Street, converted into flats which will be managed by Centrepoint, a charity partner in his ambitious Homewards coalition to end homelessness in six 'flagship' areas across the UK, within five years. The flats in Kennington, south London, will be available for young people who have jobs, as well as those moving to towards employment, in the hope of testing new ways to break the cycle of homelessness amongst youngsters. The scheme has been green lit by Lambeth Council and the first homes are expected to be delivered by the end of 2026. It follows similar schemes championed by the future king in Aberdeen, Sheffield and Cornwall. William's Royal Foundation has committed to delivering innovative housing projects across each of his six flagship locations – Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Newport and Northern Ireland as well as Lambeth, Aberdeen and Sheffield. The prince has long been determined to work in the field after being taken to homeless projects by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, when he was a young boy. In September 2024, the average monthly private rent in Lambeth was £2,229, a 7.8 per cent rise from the year before. High rents and demand for social homes mean that Lambeth has over 4,000 households in temporary accommodation. Homewards Lambeth recognises the difficulty faced by young people trying to secure employment whilst in supported or temporary accommodation and this Innovative Housing Project, it says, is creating a new model to give young people secure housing to then be able to find and sustain employment. The homes are expected to be prepared and residents moving in by the end of next year. Sam Kirkness, executive director for development at the Duchy of Cornwall, said: 'With the Duchy's focus on delivering positive impact for people, places and the planet, we're delighted to have received planning consent and look forward to working closely with our partners and the local community to deliver this important new community.' Centrepoint's chief executive Seyi Obakin OBE 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.'
Rhyl Journal
30-07-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. 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.
Daily Mirror
30-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Prince William announces major development in his bid to end homelessness
It has emerged that a building in South London owned by Prince William's Duchy of Cornwall estate is being transformed into 16 affordable flats for young people Prince William has announced the latest stage of his social housing project to help eradicate homelessness. A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. 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. A planning proposal has been endorsed by Lambeth Council's planning applications committee, signalling work can begin as soon as possible with homes expected to be prepared with residents moving in by the end of 2026. It is the latest stage of the Prince of Wales' Homewards project, launched in 2023. The five-year locally led programme aims at demonstrating that together it is possible to end homelessness: making it "rare, brief, and unrepeated". Homewards has set out a plan to "take a transformative approach to the issue of homelessness and put collaboration at its heart", giving six flagship locations new space, tools, and relationships to showcase what can be achieved through a collective effort focused on preventing homelessness in their areas. The scheme is establishing more than 100 local initiatives to assist the project. 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.
North Wales Chronicle
30-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
William's homelessness initiative is to deliver homes in third location
A property in south London owned by William's Duchy of Cornwall estate will be converted into 16 flats to provide affordable homes for 18 to 25-year-olds. 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.
