Quotes from Young people on the project

I really look forward to meeting the other care experienced young people who are in the project
Working together to help each other get ready for our own tenancy. We can share skills

Being able to spend time with other young people in Scotland has been great

It has given me some time away to socialise and be me
I felt quite nervous but when I got here everyone was nice
I feel like a massive weight has been lifted - we've finally been heard

Young people at the heart of decision making

Their collective views and ideas drive the development of all House Projects through the Care Leavers National Movement. They meet on a regular basis to share good practice, talk about and find solutions to any challenges they are facing and to suggest new ways of doing things. They work hard, have fun and their views make a real difference to how young people leave care and move into their own homes.

I joined CLNM to be a voice for care leavers and to meet new people

Latest News

Latest News

Alan's Story
Alan's Story

Read and watch 'Alan's Story' created through collaboration with NHP and Reels in Motion.

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Newsletter July 2025
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
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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