About our project | The House Project

Sandwell’s House Project officially launched on the 13th February 2024 and provides another pathway for our young people preparing to leave care.

We are currently working with our first ever Cohort of young people.

We have different agencies coming into our group sessions to support us in delivering the House Project Programme such as Brook, Decca and the Virtual School. We also have opportunities for the group to visit Utilita’s energy hub in West Bromwich as well as spend time with our Housing colleagues in work shops around managing their home.

What do young people think?

Sandwell’s House Project has offered my YP a valuable independence experience to take forward into independent living, a great friendly group of people who are always on hand to help. My YP has loved the social aspect this project has given him creating bonds with other YP in a similar position to himself.
Sarah, Foster Carer

A brighter future and community for our young people.
Tamara, Team Manager

What do young people think?

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Newsletter July 2025

As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s a great moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together. From welcoming new partnerships and celebrating over 500 young people moving into their homes, to welcoming new Local House Projects and expanding the NHP team, we’ve seen real momentum in our mission to support care leavers.

A message from our CEO

Young people tell us that the House Project approach helps significantly, but we should never underestimate the enormous challenges they face at such a critical time in their lives. This reality was brought home to us recently with Sue’s decision to swap her working life at NHP for retirement caring for her new granddaughter two days a week. Even though Sue is fully in control of this decision-making process - something our young people often are not - the transition has still been discombobulating; letting go of something she enjoys and that has defined her, and moving on to something that will be incredibly rewarding and joyous.