Homelessness Prevention
Preventing homelessness and supporting people to find and keep a home
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The Spires is a 26-bed supported temporary accommodation scheme, delivered as part of the Government's Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme. It provides a safe and stable place to live for people who have experienced homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.
Every tenant is supported by a dedicated Project Worker who works alongside them to build confidence, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals. This tailored support helps tenants prepare for independent living and sustain a long-term tenancy.
Tenants can stay at The Spires for up to three years, giving them the time and support they need to rebuild their lives and move on to settled accommodation.
Our Outreach Service provides personalised support to people who have previously experienced homelessness and need extra help to successfully maintain their home and tenancy.
Working alongside each tenant, our dedicated team offers practical, tailored support to build confidence, develop independent living skills, and overcome the challenges that can put a tenancy at risk. The level of support is based on each person's individual needs and goals, helping them achieve greater independence over time.
As tenants become more confident and no longer require additional support, they can move on to a general needs tenancy, with the skills and stability needed to sustain their home for the future.
Our Community Support Service helps existing tenants who may need additional support to manage their tenancy and maintain their home.
The service provides practical, personalised support to help tenants overcome challenges, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to sustain their tenancy. By offering early support, we aim to prevent tenancy issues from escalating and help people remain secure in their homes.
Referrals can be made by Community Gateway teams or partner organisations where extra support has been identified.