Opening the door for a brighter future

About Hope Housing, Training & Support Ltd

Hope Housing, Training & Support Ltd was established in 2009 with the aim of protecting vulnerable individuals in Bournemouth by providing supported housing for single people experiencing homelessness. Alongside accommodation, we offer training, education, and personal development opportunities to help residents move forward into independent living, non-supported accommodation, and employment.

We currently support over 94 vulnerable adults with a range of complex needs, including:

  • Homelessness

  • Ex-offenders

  • Foster care backgrounds or lack of family support

  • Drug and alcohol misuse

  • Unemployment

  • Mental health challenges such as depression and anxiety

  • Mild learning difficulties

Our residents receive dedicated 1:1 support from trained counselling and support staff, as well as guidance from our health and wellbeing coach. We provide weekly counselling sessions, personal development workshops, and practical assistance with budgeting, accessing funding, and claiming the benefits they are entitled to. Each support plan is tailored to the individual, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique.

At our flagship site, St Johns Lodge, residents have access to an on-site gym to help improve physical health, reduce stress, and promote overall wellbeing. A structured timetable of weekly activities helps provide purpose, routine, and positive engagement.

Where an individual’s needs extend beyond our services, we work closely with partner agencies across the local community to ensure they receive the right support.

Hope Housing, Training & Support Ltd believes every person has the right to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We are committed to equal opportunities and strive to deliver the highest quality service, recognising and celebrating the diversity of each individual’s needs.

How we help

192 people
housed during 2024 at Hope Housing

40 residents successfully moved on

100% success in preventing reoffending

£5

Contributes to hope housing and helps our charity.

£10

Contributes to a welcome pack for someone homeless who comes to hope.

£20

Contributes to a breakfast money for a month for 1 person.

£60

Contributes to provide six sessions of counselling to a vulnerable person.

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Safeguarding


Hope Housing prioritises safeguarding vulnerable adults under the Care Act 2014. All staff are trained to Level 3 in safeguarding.

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Volunteer

Individuals or groups can help in our Soap Kitchen (up to 8 people) or join cooking classes, gardening, and more. Your support is greatly appreciated!

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Without you, we couldn’t do what we do. Your donations, no matter how big or small, will help us care for more homeless people.

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  • Tina's Story

    Tina, from Poole, arrived at Hope Housing after a long struggle with alcoholism. Over four years, she bravely overcame countless challenges and found purpose in a full-time role supporting autistic adults. This job allowed her to save up and move into her very first home—a dream she never thought possible. Today, Tina is thriving and still visits Hope Housing to stay connected with the community that helped her rebuild her life.

  • Russells Story

    Russell, came to Hope Housing needing support and guidance. He had been been a drug and alcohol abuser and when Russell came to Hope, he was in the very early stages of recovery from both! Russell attended meetings, social events for residents and gained a good footfall during his 12 months. Russell, father to one also became the sole carer for his son and they have been successfully living together since leaving Hope Housing.

  • Tim

    “It’s really good at Hope Housing you get all the support you need to get you moving in life. Help with English and Maths, the support workers are amazing and kind and help with anything you need.”

  • Yvette

    “I am loving my stay here, I have no complaints, it’s so lovely to cook for myself, having a gym, and a key to my room and a lovely bed to sleep in. I feel so comfortable and loved here. Got so much support and I feel and know I’m getting better in my mind body and soul.

    Thank you for support Hope Housing “😊

  • Dan

    “Very pleased, I feel quite fortunate to have access to this place. I feel like I’ve been given a real opportunity to get back on my feet with proper support.”

  • Kate

    “Hi all, I’ve been at hope housing for 5 years, and my experience has been amazing. The amount of support hope has given me has been incredible, any problems I had whether it was my mental health or a maintenance issue, you can guarantee they would be resolved straight away. So many activities. I cannot fault hope at all its been a pleasure to have been a resident here and I thank hope and owe a lot to them. Thank you hope for everything”.

  • Mat

    “To all staff at hope! Thank you for giving me a roof over my head when I was at my lowest. This past year and a bit has given me the time needed to find myself again. And to Eddie, thank you for listening to my ramblings and assisting me with questions I had. Ta-ta!!”

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Proud moment for our team as our Support Manager Lisa and Support worker James attended a live podcast at the Clinks Annual Conference in London 🎙️ The session marked a special send-off celebrating the CEO’s incredible 10 years of leadership,
🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now 🎙️ In this latest episode, Lisa sits down with James, who shares his powerful journey through recovery , now 6½ years strong and how his path eventually led him to work with us at Hope Housing, alongside the v
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Flipping for a good cause 🥞💛 At Hope, our cooking sessions usually focus on practical life skills , things like preparing bulk meals, making affordable high-protein dishes, and building confidence in the kitchen. But we’re not always serious
No one should live or die without a safe place to call home. According to Museum of Homelessness, * 55% of deaths are now classed as “deaths of despair” linked to suicide and drug-related causes * Dangerous psychoactive substances like s
People think homelessness has a simple cause. The truth? There is even more behind it. Rising rents. Lack of affordable housing. Mental and physical health challenges. Domestic violence. Family rejection. Sudden job loss. Climate displacement. Hom
This week’s batch cook: Pork stroganoff with rice 🍚 21 portions made at just £1 per portion , showing how we make healthy, filling meals stretch further. At Hope Housing, we run a once-a-week cooking class where residents learn practica