Whitehaven Community Trust Information

We are a not for profit charity that provides supported accommodation for young homeless people. We have 2 hostels: Lowther Street Hostel is for 16-24 years who have come to us in a time of crisis for many reasons such as; they are leaving the care system and have nowhere to live, have been removed from the family home due to abuse and/or neglect, have ran away from home due to family disputes, overcrowding and many more. We provide supported accommodation and our staff support them with life skills, budgeting and building self esteem until they are ready to move into their own tenancy. The Mother and Baby Hostel provides supported accommodation for young mothers and their babes who have fled from domestic abuse. Our staff support them in parenting skills and build confidence, we also liaise with outside authorities to ensure all needs are met. Our aim is to ensure these young people are safe and forward thinking in independent living.