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Matt Smith
Project Lead
Project Leads manage the project, staff and build relationships with partners
Matt is a JNC qualified Youth Worker and has managed Youth Services for a number of years. He has worked in Children & Families service for 19 years. Matt has an MA in Health & Community Development and is trained as a PRINCE2 Project Manager. He has a passion for working with young people and supporting them to be the best they can be. He is innovative and creative with a desire to help young people solve their own problems. Matt believes that with good relationship building, time and dedication anything is possible.
Latest News
Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026
We’re proud to celebrate a fantastic effort at the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026, where 25 dedicated walkers came together to raise over £3,500 in support of The National House Project and young people across its Local House Projects, making it a memorable day of teamwork, challenge, and impact.
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wienerberger pilot programme supports care‑experienced young people into construction careers
We’re pleased to share the successful pilot of Trades of Tomorrow, delivered by wienerberger UK & Ireland in partnership with The National House Project and the Greater Manchester Youth Network, supporting care-experienced young people to explore careers in construction.
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£1 million National Lottery boost to help 2000 more care leavers build independent lives and influence change
The National House Project has been awarded a £1 million grant from The National Lottery Community Fund to help 2,000 more care leavers secure homes, build independence, and shape services, expanding its proven support program across England, Scotland, and Wales while amplifying young people’s voices.
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