National House Project
Gavin McManus
Facilitator
gavin.mcmanus@midlothian.gov.uk
Gav has worked for 11 years with young people within youth work, outdoor education and in the 12+ practice team within children’s services.
Gav’s experience is different In all aspects of his work whether that be taking young people surfing, supporting them through difficult transitions or being a corporate parent to support when needed. He is excited to be part of Midlothian House project and having the opportunity to connect and build relationships and watch the project and young people grow and develop.
In Gav's previous role within the 12+ practice team, he had experience of referring young people for house project and now is ready to support as one of the NHP team.
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Alan's Story
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Newsletter July 2025
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s a great moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together. From welcoming new partnerships and celebrating over 500 young people moving into their homes, to welcoming new Local House Projects and expanding the NHP team, we’ve seen real momentum in our mission to support care leavers.
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A message from our CEO
Young people tell us that the House Project approach helps significantly, but we should never underestimate the enormous challenges they face at such a critical time in their lives. This reality was brought home to us recently with Sue’s decision to swap her working life at NHP for retirement caring for her new granddaughter two days a week. Even though Sue is fully in control of this decision-making process - something our young people often are not - the transition has still been discombobulating; letting go of something she enjoys and that has defined her, and moving on to something that will be incredibly rewarding and joyous.
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