Shelter is a basic human need
Lifeline Harrogate work with homeless people, and those vulnerably housed often having been victims of abuse. We currently provide supported accommodation to 18 men and 3 women in seven 3-bedroom houses within Harrogate.
We housed our first residents in February 2013 and since then have housed 150 people over 50,000+ nights with a 93% occupancy level.
Our remit is to provide supported housing to those who need significant elements of care, support or supervision so we deal with the more entrenched issues that are acting as barriers to progress. Lifeline is well known in the area and referrals are constant.
A housing officer from North Yorkshire Council recently said ‘You really do offer a unique service for people. When we visited your houses it was clear how homely you make them and the amount of support that is on offer.”
We are a Christian charity housing people without discrimination or favour. We are continually inspired by the scripture in the book of Isaiah which says: “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest” (Isaiah 32:18)
Inset: One of our former residents Mick pictured with Georgie Good after receiving his Oscar award for New Volunteer of the Year award at the CVS award ceremony at the Old Swan hotel. As we have supported Mick he was then able to support others by volunteering for Lifeline.