Accommodation

Canaan Trust

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless men or women with support needs. Priority given to applicants with a local connection to Erewash or Broxtowe

Who we cannot help

Individuals on the sex offender register or with a conviction for arson

Gender

Men only and women only

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency, mainly from Barnado's, Social Services, probation and prison services, Connexions, Erewash BC Housing Aid Teams, Broxtowe BC Homelessness Prevention and Amber Valley Council.

Referral procedure

Write or phone Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Application form. Interview. May request additional background information depending on the needs of the applicant.

Length of stay

Support and accommodation

Support offered

21 staff plus volunteers, who collectively provide 24/7 hour waking cover. Keywork system (5 residents per key worker) with scheduled meetings held weekly but support available 24-7. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff offer support around independent living.

Total spaces

Units

21 - 12 male; 9 female in dedicated male and female houses