Stevenage Haven exists to provide homeless people in Stevenage and the surrounding areas with emergency accommodation and the means to move forward into secure and settled lifestyles within our community.
Introduction • Homeless? • Our History • Our Work Today – Chris Foster House – Move On Accommodation – Floating Support – Possible Future Projects • Our People – Staff Team – Volunteers – Other Agencies – Supporters – Residents and Ex-Residents • Questions Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Homeless? Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Stevenage Haven - HISTORY • 1989-90 Food on Foot – Oval Community Centre. • 1990 Stevenage Housing Support Group: All Saints Pin Green – Chris Foster & team. • 1992/3 Winter Haven opens at the Glebe rent offices. • 1995 The Winter Haven opens in Frobisher Drive. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Frobisher Drive – The Haven Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Stevenage Haven - HISTORY • 1989-90 Food on Foot – Oval Community Centre. • 1990 Stevenage Housing Support Group: All Saints Pin Green – Chris Foster & team. • 1992/3 Winter Haven opens at Glebe rent offices. • 1995 Winter Haven moves to Frobisher Drive. • 1996 The Haven starts as an all year night shelter. • September 1997 Stevenage Haven registered as a charity. • October 2003 Chris Foster House opens in Ditchmore Lane as a night shelter. • January 2004 Day Services started with 24 hour opening all year round. • September 2005 Haven 2 opens. • May 2006 ‘Counsel House’ opens. • April 2007 Supported Lodgings Project starts. • May 2007 Garden makeover opens / Hostel smoke free. • September 2007 Secure & Settled Project starts. • February 2008 Havens 3 through 6 open. • January 2009 Springfield 1-4 and The Annexe open. June 2009 2 nd Floating Support Project starts. • • January 2010 ‘It’s Your Move’ Tenancy Training starts. • May 2011 Haven 7 opens. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Homeless Hostel Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Hostel Staff Office Front Hall Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Hostel Kitchen Kitchen Lounge Staff Office Dining Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Hostel Dormitory Upstairs Resident PCs Rear Garden Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Hostel ‘The Counsel House’ Patio & ‘Serenity Shed’ Smoking Area Patio & Conservatory Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Chris Foster House Emergency Homeless Hostel DAY SERVICES Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Move On Accommodation • M ove on accommodation provided in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council. • Haven 2 opened in October 2005 • Accommodates 4 ex-residents with support. • Shared maisonette, own bedroom with shared kitchen and bathroom. • Havens 3-6 opened February 2008 • 2 one bed flats & 2 bedsits. • Single person self contained units for ex-residents in full time training, education or work. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Move On Accommodation • M ove on accommodation provided in partnership with a local Charity and Stevenage Borough Council. • Springfield 1-4 opened January 2009 • Accommodates 4 ex-residents. • Self contained cottages with shared garden. Kitchen/lounge/diner, bedroom & bathroom. • Haven 7 opened May 2011 • Accommodates 3 ex-residents. • 3 bedroom house with shared lounge, kitchen/diner and bathroom. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Floating Support • ‘Secure & Settled’ project commenced September 2007, 27.5 hours per week. Further Grant funding required. • 3 year ‘Floating Support’ Supporting People contract started June 2009, 25 hours per week. • Provides proactive Floating Support to ex-residents of Chris Foster House in their own homes. • Provides enhanced Resettlement Support from Chris Foster House. • Prevents repeat homelessness and secures client tenancies in the community by providing support and problem resolution before tenancies are threatened. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Possible Future Projects • New Hostel Build: providing a purpose built hostel with additional bed spaces, all having en-suite facilities, and sufficient rooms to support day services and training. • Move On Accommodation: increasing the available move on housing stock by working in partnership with other providers. • Floating Support: increasing the hours available. • New Rent Deposit Scheme: making access to private rented accommodation possible for clients. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Staff Team • 23 full & part time staff • 7 sessional workers Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Volunteers & Trustees • 20 volunteers of all ages from all walks of life. • Drivers – Thurs-Fri (4.30-5.30pm) or Saturday (5.45-7.15pm) for Marks & Spencer food pickup. • Skills sharing – Afternoons Mon-Fri e.g. gardening, cooking, arts & crafts, IT, sports participation. • Lunchtime – Midday-2pm – lunch preparation and socialising. • Evening – 7-10pm – helping staff and socialising. • Professional e.g. hairdressing, counselling, chiropody, keep fit. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Volunteers & Trustees Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Other Agencies Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Supporters • Churches, church groups, individuals, clubs & societies, schools, companies, charitable trusts and grant making organisations. • Financial, gifts in kind, services. Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Sleepout Supporters – Events 2011 & Fundraising Swimathon 2011 £14,300 raised previously Stevenage Day 2011 Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
Residents & Ex-Residents Read our Residents’ Stories & Annual Review and on our website at www.stevenagehaven.org.uk Shelter & Support for Single Homeless People
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