Hope Housing

We serve vulnerable adults who need accommodation and we aim to provide whatever support they may need in order to lead an independent life.

Clients come from various backgrounds: they may be destitute, have no access to public funds, or a severely limited knowledge of English. We have an open-door policy, and try to work with people who have been turned away from other organisations.

We try to do whatever we have the capacity for when somebody makes a referral: if we have no void bed spaces, we will signpost to other organisations that provide housing, and sometimes provide emergency accommodation with local hotels and B&Bs if that is suitable.

Advocacy is a large part of the support that we offer; our clients may need assistance accessing public funds such as Universal Credit, or completing applications for further support.

We encourage clients to work on their wellbeing and lead them on a journey that will hopefully result in them having secured a job, shelter, and living independently. This can look like English language classes, Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings, and regular visits to the Job Centre.

In addition to the more tangible ways we support our clients, we give our destitute clients food parcels and destitute money. We help our clients apply for passports; get access to rent in advance, manage crises, check their immigration status, open bank accounts, find volunteer and employment opportunities, get them access to medicine and as much as within our capacity to ensure that our clients are on their way to positively moving on from our accommodation, in some cases we reintegrate them into the community.

Homelessness is a traumatic experience, which is why the emotional side of support is so important. Providing companionship and a listening ear can be transformational. We also always try to offer prayer when it is appropriate, as we believe that anything we can try to do, God can do better, and there is no ceiling to the miracles that can happen with Him.

How to self-refer for housing/support

If you have not already done so, please contact Bradford Housing Options at 01274 435999. Should they be unable to provide you with accommodation, please get into contact with us.

Our office is available to ring Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm at 01274 900764 if you are still looking to find accommodation. You can self-refer over the phone.