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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
'Alan's Story' film wins EVCOM Award
We’re delighted to celebrate the fantastic news that Alan’s Story, created by Reels in Motion in partnership with NHP, has won Gold at the EVCOM Live & Film Awards 2025
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CLNM Conference 2025: Interdependence in Action
The Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM) Conference 2025 brought together young people, Local House Projects (LHPs), staff and partners from across the country for a day of inspiration, connection and learning. This year’s theme, 'Interdependence', shaped every part of the event, highlighting the importance of support, collaboration and strong relationships in helping care-experienced young people thrive.
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National Care Leavers Month 2025
NHP marked a significant milestone this year by celebrating the first-ever National Care Leavers Month (NCLM) - a month-long opportunity to amplify the voices and celebrate the achievements of care leavers. Building on the success of previous National Care Leavers Weeks (NCLW), extending the celebration for a full month created more space and opportunity to recognise the accomplishments and resilience of care-experienced young people.
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