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Care Leavers as Energy Champions Project

18th October 2022

The National House Projects’ fight against fuel poverty continues as they launch the ‘Care leavers as Energy Champions Project’, funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme. This energy project aims to inform, educate and raise awareness of energy efficiencies by providing intensive support with lasting solutions so that this vulnerable group can avoid fuel poverty and sustain their tenancies.

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Project Launch in Tameside & Stockport

18th October 2022

A new scheme has been launched in Tameside to enable young care leavers to turn a house into a home and develop the skills they need to live independently. ‘The House Project’ is a life-changing nationwide initiative that brings together groups of young care leavers, to support  them in developing life skills from property maintenance to cooking and financial management and provides them with a property to renovate – which then becomes their home.

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Project Launch in Manchester & Trafford

16th October 2022

A new scheme has been launched in Trafford to enable young care leavers to make their first home and develop the skills they need to live independently. ‘The House Project’ is a nationwide initiative that brings together groups of young care leavers, teaches them life skills from property maintenance to cooking and financial management and provides them with a property to renovate – which then becomes their home.

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£1 million National Lottery boost to help 2000 more care leavers build independent lives and influence change
£1 million National Lottery boost to help 2000 more care leavers build independent lives and influence change

The National House Project has been awarded a £1 million grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to help 2,000 more care leavers secure homes, build independence, and shape services, expanding its proven support program across England, Scotland, and Wales while amplifying young people’s voices.

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We’re Taking Part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 – Join Us!
We’re Taking Part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 – Join Us!

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 on Sunday, 26th April! This is one of Scotland’s most popular charity walking events, and it’s open to everyone, whether you want to take part in the walk or simply support our fundraising efforts.

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New Local House Project to launch in Cheshire East
New Local House Project to launch in Cheshire East

Cheshire East is launching a new house project to support care leavers with skills, guidance, and community as they transition to independent living. The first programme starts May–August 2026.

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