Foyers

Mission Statement 

"To relieve poverty and enhance lifestyle prospects for single homeless persons between the ages of 16 and 25 years by the provision of safe, secure and comfortable accommodation and any associated amenities."

Endeavour Foyer - mhs community charity's capital project

The Endeavour Foyer is a supported housing project which provides accommodation, access to training, education and job search for disadvantaged young people aged 16-25.

Foyers offer a positive way forward for young people in challenging circumstances, particularly as they make the difficult transition from being a dependant person to independent living.

The culture and ethos encourages an attainable alternative to the benefits culture and the cycle of 'no job, no home' that young people can often find themselves facing.  

A conscious effort is made to maintain a balanced community with a combination of young people in employment, training, at college or working towards one of these goals. Some have higher support needs than others, some are care-leavers, while others are reasonably independent.

The activities for helping young people to prepare themselves for work are comprehensive and numerous and include employment training, help with preparing CVs, mock interviews, work experience and inviting in local employers who can talk about what's on offer and their expectations.

Springboard Foyer

The Springboard Foyer first opened its doors to young people in March 2003 as the sister project to the Endevour. It is a leading supported housing project for care leavers and young people delivering a high quality service to its residents. The foyer offers 24-hour support , and the services of a counsellor on a weekly basis.

Similar of the Endeavour, the key aims are to provide good quality, affordable, secure accommodation for young people leaving the care system and opportunities also exist for other disadvantaged single people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are committed to accessing Employment, Education or Training.

The Springboard comprises of 9 single rooms over 3 floors. Each room has a small shower room containing toilet, shower and hand washbasin and is furnished with bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and desk.

There is a fully equipped kitchen on each floor, a meeting/dining room, lounge, utility room, office and a garden.

Each resident, in their first week, will acquire a personal support and development plan. This will help them move in small steps towards independent living, and onward to the Endeavour foyer.