The aim of this project is to unlock quality, ‘move on’ accommodation within the private sector for those who have been victims of domestic abuse.
Our Beginning
Social Sense has a 10 year history of changing lives at scale. From improving attitudes to health to reducing violent crime, we have engaged more than 200,000 children, young people, families and professionals across our programmes.
Working in partnership is the heart of everything we do to ensure all voices are heard, programmes are co-produced and impacts are accurately measured.
We’re proud to be doing things differently.
“Domestic Abuse charities are doing an incredible job in the face of increased demand. Now we must support them by making more ‘move on’ accommodation options available to individuals and families. The private sector offers significant potential to provide the quality, affordable options that are currently lacking. It’s time to unlock this potential to offer a greater number of quality spaces from where people can heal and grow.”
About Us
The Moving On Project is a rethinking of how we can better support victims of domestic abuse post COVID 19 and the resulting lockdown.
Our consultations with domestic abuse charities and refuge centres have revealed both an increase in demand and an overwhelmingly short supply of suitable, safe accommodation for those who are fleeing abuse.
In providing more available, quality ‘move on’ accommodation for individuals and families, this project will create an immediate fresh start individuals and families and unlock crucial capacity for those who need it right now.
Our Aims
To unlock £10million in new and existing properties specifically for this purpose. To support over 100 individuals and families. To demonstrate a 3 X Social Return on Investment vs the current path
£10m worth
of available homes targeted
100+
Individual / family fresh starts
3 X SROI
For the councils vs current path
Benefits
Councils
Greater capacity and choice of accommodation
Knock on effect of more supply to meet demand in other areas of need
Cost savings resulting from greater levels of independence and confidence experienced by those moving on
Charities
Essential and immediate support to help free up current capacity, ensuring support for those at a crisis level
New pathways to explore as part of a recovery plan for individuals and families ready to move on
New partnership working opportunities including services offering wraparound support
Landlords
Increased satisfaction resulting from making a life changing difference
Support with preparing and supporting tenants throughout their tenancy
Longer-term income opportunities vs other forms of letting
Survivors of Domestic Abuse
An opportunity to move on from temporary accommodation and put down new roots
The possibility of continued financial and non-financial support (this will vary according to each council and each specific case)
A more independent environment from which to grow and flourish
Partners
The Moving On Project is proud to be working closely with numerous councils, charities and housing association partners. Further details to be announced very soon.