Housing for Young People in Alnwick

“Local housing authorities have responsibility for preventing homelessness and providing housing options, but they are rarely the first port-of-call for young people at risk – other bodies including youth services have a crucial role to play…”

Extract from “More than a Roof” author Phil Toal.

The need for some form of housing support for young people who are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the Town has been evident for some time now. Gallery Youth are currently working in partnership with Alnwick Town Council through the Housing Advisory Group and Northumberland County Council’s Housing Delivery Team to secure supported accommodation for young people.

We recently commissioned a feasibility study of the housing needs of young people. The study, “More than a Roof” highlighted a gap in services in the Alnwick area for young people with supported accommodation needs and together with other service providers we hope to be able to offer some form of housing support to potentially homeless young people.