Earlier this month a new partnership was announced between YMCA North Tyneside and the Assisted Living Project, marking a significant step forward in tackling the UK’s housing crisis and supporting those most in need.
YMCA North Tyneside has leased two fully refurbished properties from the Assisted Living Project, who aims to provide secure housing for the elderly and vulnerable. These homes are already providing safe, high quality accommodation for vulnerable adults, with plans to scale this model to support 20,000 individuals over the next four years.
Janet Richardson, from YMCA North Tyneside, said “We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Thomas Williams and the Assisted Living Project. This partnership is an exciting leap forward in our mission to provide lasting housing and support to the people who need it most. Together, we are creating not just homes, but opportunities for individuals to rebuild their lives.”
With increasing demand for supported accommodation, particularly for care leavers, domestic abuse survivors, and people experiencing homelessness, this collaboration reflects YMCA’s ongoing commitment to delivering local solutions to national challenges.
The Assisted Living Project’s scalable and impact driven model complements YMCA’s wraparound support, offering ready to occupy homes that meet both quality and compliance standards.
Thomas Williams, founder of the Assisted Living Project, said “Working with YMCA is a huge honour, they are a trusted national voice on housing and vulnerable support. This partnership not only validates our model but opens the door to deeper collaboration as we scale our impact across the UK. We are proving that private capital, when deployed with purpose, can be part of the long term solution to one of the country’s biggest social challenges.”
The timing of this partnership aligns with political momentum to address the housing crisis, as Labour signals increased investment in sustainable supported housing.
This partnership highlights the vital role that innovative housing solutions and private sector engagement can play in addressing the UK’s most urgent needs.
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