Probation and prisons
A home to go to on release
We work with probation practitioners and prison resettlement teams so that people leaving custody have a settled address, and help to keep it.
Why an address matters
Without a settled address it is much harder to keep probation appointments, meet licence conditions or start work.
Our residents have a Housing Officer who knows them and checks in every week, so problems with the tenancy are picked up early.
How we work
Planning before release
We work with the prison and probation teams in advance so that, wherever possible, the home is ready on the day of release.
Matching
We assess each referral for risk and look at the other residents and the neighbourhood before offering a home.
Information sharing
We share relevant information with the probation practitioner within agreed protocols, and raise concerns early.
Weekly coaching
Practical help with benefits, budgeting and day-to-day routines.
Safety and suitability
We only offer a home where we are confident it is suitable for the individual, for the people they will live with and for the neighbourhood. The decision is made with input from the referring service and kept under review.
We also take referrals for people moving on from Approved Premises and supported housing who are ready for a more independent home.
Making a referral or exploring a partnership?
Speak to us about your caseload and the areas you cover.
