Quotes from Young people on the project

The HP provides food life experience & a good chance to improve your independence and team skills
The HP has really supported us in the prospect of moving into independence. It gives us a stable environment

The HP is like my second family that I can go to if I have something that is worrying me

The HP is a chance to develop your personality, without the fear of being judged
I’m not running away from my past, I’m running towards my dreams
Inspirational time to bond – learning new skills for the future

Young people at the heart of decision making

Their collective views and ideas drive the development of all House Projects through the Care Leavers National Movement. They meet on a regular basis to share good practice, talk about and find solutions to any challenges they are facing and to suggest new ways of doing things. They work hard, have fun and their views make a real difference to how young people leave care and move into their own homes.

The reason why I joined CLNM is because I feel like I can have an impact on young people’s views and make their voices heard

Latest News

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Alan's Story
Alan's Story

Read and watch 'Alan's Story' created through collaboration with NHP and Reels in Motion.

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Newsletter July 2025
Newsletter July 2025

As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s a great moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together. From welcoming new partnerships and celebrating over 500 young people moving into their homes, to welcoming new Local House Projects and expanding the NHP team, we’ve seen real momentum in our mission to support care leavers.

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A message from our CEO
A message from our CEO

Young people tell us that the House Project approach helps significantly, but we should never underestimate the enormous challenges they face at such a critical time in their lives. This reality was brought home to us recently with Sue’s decision to swap her working life at NHP for retirement caring for her new granddaughter two days a week. Even though Sue is fully in control of this decision-making process - something our young people often are not - the transition has still been discombobulating; letting go of something she enjoys and that has defined her, and moving on to something that will be incredibly rewarding and joyous.

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