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Could you

prevent a

young person Youth charity, St Basils is looking for people within the

from community who can use their spare room to provide a
safe environment for young people aged 16-21. Since
2010, our Home-2-Home scheme has been placing young
becoming people who are leaving care or have experienced family
breakdown with Hosts. In return our Hosts receive £125+
per week whilst a young person is in placement.
homeless? By providing a homely environment, the opportunities for

young people can be greatly improved. They are more
likely to remain in education/training, maintain better
mental health and avoid negative peer influence.
We need Hosts to provide young people with:
• A room within a homely environment All young people have had a risk and needs assessment
• A safe space to ensure that they are suitable to be placed with a Host
• A listening ear and support and their family. Placements normally last for between 3
months and 2 years.
In return, Hosts receive:
• Full training and ongoing support To find out more about becoming a St Basils Host and
from St Basils
• £125+ per week whilst someone make a difference, please get in touch:
is placed with you
E: home2home@stbasils.org.uk
For more information: T: 0121 772 9593
E: host@stbasils.org.uk
T: 0121 772 9593
W: stbasils.org.uk/projects/home2home-supported-lodgings ONLINE ENQUIRY FORM:
Your help could transform someone’s life stbasils.org.uk/projects/home2home-supported-lodgings

B Browning & Sons

ES TAB LIS HED 1904

Antiques and modern furniture always wanted

One item to a complete house clearance

B Browning & Sons

35 & 35a Wylds Lane

Worcester WR5 1DA

Tel: 01905 355646

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