Mission:  To provide accommodation and support to 18 young people who are homeless, facing homelessness or need structured support, enabling them to move successfully into independent living.

Sarum House is a hostel for young people aged between 16 and 25 who are homeless, facing homelessness or in need of structured support.  It provides 24-hour low-level support to a maximum of 18 people with a variety of complex needs, including those leaving custodial sentences.  All residents have their own Key Worker and support plan tailored to their individual needs.  Support offered can include dealing with housing issues, life-skills training and budgeting skills, as well as signposting residents to other appropriate services and agencies.

Sarum House is part of the accommodation side of the Test Valley Foyer http://www.testvalleyfoyer.hampshire.org.uk

Outcomes for clients:

• Developing the skills and confidence needed to move on to independent living
• Building positive relationships within the community
• Increased awareness of personal responsibility around safety and security
• Identifying and pursuing aspirations through training, education and employment
• Increased awareness around physical and mental wellbeing