We currently have fifteen houses in Hertfordshire.
Welham Green, Hertfordshire
- Our journey began in April 2022 with the opening of our first property, a historic schoolhouse in Welham Green. This lovingly restored building, originally built in the 1890s, now offers 10 spacious bedrooms for residents.
Expanding our Reach
Since then, we have expanded our support network to include twenty-two properties in Hatfield, and two properties in Harrow, West London, supporting 130 individuals.
- We have a sober living house, we call Oxford First, for men in recovery.
- We also offer floating support to all our past clients along with counselling with our trusted partners at Clarity Coaching & Counselling
- We work closely with The Empower Project Supporting Men Impacted by Domestic Abuse
Partnership for Quality
We collaborate closely with our landlord partners to ensure all our properties meet the highest standards and provide a comfortable environment for residents.
Tailored Support and Development
A dedicated team of three support workers visits each house daily. They work hand-in-hand with residents to develop personalised support plans addressing their specific needs and aspirations. These plans typically involve:
- Structured weekly schedules: Activities and sessions designed to promote social interaction, well-being, and personal development.
- Essential life skills training: This includes guidance on obtaining necessary documentation (ID, driving licenses), registering with healthcare services, managing finances, and developing independent living skills.
- Educational and training opportunities: We actively support residents in pursuing further education or vocational training to enhance their skills and career prospects.
- Employment assistance: We actively help residents explore and secure employment opportunities, promoting greater independence and self-sufficiency.
Working Together to Support Individuals
First People Housing CIC collaborates with a network of local and national support providers to ensure our residents receive the comprehensive support they need to thrive.
Partnerships include
- National Probation Service and Local Probation Services
- Local Council Housing Services
- All the Hatfield-based Housing Support Services
- National, Regional, and Local Government
- Regional and Local Police
- Job Centre Plus
- GPs and other healthcare professionals
- Mental Health Services
Tailored Support
Our service is designed specifically for single adults, offering a safe and stable environment for up to two years. We encourage residents to focus on their individual goals and aspirations, and our dedicated support workers provide guidance and assistance throughout their stay.
Moving On
Upon completion of their time with First People Housing CIC, our support workers work closely with each resident to secure suitable and sustainable accommodation. This may include transitioning to a local authority property, reuniting with family, returning to their own home, or finding a private rental property.
By fostering strong partnerships and offering personalised support, First People Housing CIC encourages growth and inspires change.
More properties required
Would you like guaranteed rent?
Would you like to work with a not for profit giving people a second chance?
We are looking for 4 to 10 bed properties to rent in Hertfordshire and North London - from Enfield to Hertford and from Harrow to Hemel Hempstead.
First People Housing CIC currently manages 15 HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) properties from 4 to 10 beds
We appreciate that you may not hold an HMO license, we are happy to pay the costs and manage the legal responsibility of the HMO if this might be a barrier?
Who is the tenant?
First People Housing CIC would be your tenant so you know that you will receive your rent on time and regularly.
The residents are given a license to occupy rather than a tenancy as this allows us to evict with immediate effect if anyone is breaching any house rules.
House rules vary for each client group, which depends on the type of service we are offering at a property.
We can send you a copy of the license agreement and house rules if you feel this is something you would consider.
Is my house safe?
The house would be staffed daily so you could also be assured that your property would be clean and well looked after. There would be at least one staff member on site between 9am and 8pm daily.
We have an overnight on-call system and would seek to install cameras with your permission so we can keep checks on anything untoward 24/7.
We can provide landlord, professional and personal references as required.
– Client's Probation OfficerThe high level of 1-1 support First People Housing CIC have given to our client I have never experienced before in 20 years of working with the Third Sector.
What are our credentials?
The Chief Executive, Wendy Nee, has been working in Adult Social Care and Personal Therapy for over 20 years and has been running HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation) across Hertfordshire for the last nine years and she has successfully managed 56 beds of supported living across several properties.
Wendy is also a Qualified Counsellor and Neuro Linguistic Master Practitioner (NLP)
We understand that you may have reservations about this kind of let and Wendy is happy to chat anytime to ask any questions or to understand more about First People Housing CIC.