Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants to build a more preventative government. Drawing on my own experience of homelessness, I look at what that could mean for young people.
EveryYouth Insights
EveryYouth works behind frontline charities across the UK, helping strengthen what they do through funding, partnerships, insight and practical support. EveryYouth enables brighter futures, and one of the ways we do that is by understanding the programmes and interventions that results in real change for young people experiencing homelessness.
Our Insight series brings together Network-level data, emerging learning and practical evidence from across the youth homelessness sector. By sharing the insights gained from our unique position, we aim to contribute to stronger programmes, better-informed policy and more effective support for young people facing disadvantage.
EVERYYOUTH INSIGHTS
PROJECT FLOURISH: PILOT FINDINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPANSION
What helps young people experiencing homelessness find and stay in work?
Summary
This report shares findings from Project Flourish, a supported employment programme developed by EveryYouth and Hays for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The pilot helped 62 young people secure jobs with 21 employers.
Flourish starts with employers, creating ring-fenced job opportunities backed by inclusive recruitment, ongoing support and flexible funding for essentials such as travel, clothing and housing. The report explores how this approach supports young people to find and sustain work, recognising that getting a job is only the start.
It also sets out the employer connections, local partnerships and strategic support needed to expand the programme and reach more young people.
EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (EET) SuSTAINMENT
What enables sustained employment outcomes for young people experiencing homelessness?
Summary
This report explores patterns and trends across EveryYouth’s Network between 2021 and 2024, examining the factors that support young people experiencing homelessness to enter and sustain employment, education, and training outcomes over time.
Drawing on aggregated Network data from frontline Delivery Partners across the UK, the report highlights the role of practical support, participation barriers and sustained engagement in shaping longer-term outcomes.
The findings contribute to a growing evidence base around youth homelessness, employment sustainment and effective support approaches.
LATEST NEWS
Simba is extending its partnership with EveryYouth to support young people on Project Flourish as they move into independent living.
EveryYouth has supported 2,017 young people to take significant steps towards independence.
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