Penny's 60th Birthday

Thanks for supporting We Are Settle for my birthday. I will be helping Settle this year creating an easy budget recipe booklet and putting together a cookery class programme.

The transition from homelessness to independence is precarious. For many young people moving out is a positive choice, taken when they feel ready to live on their own, with the support of their family. However for some, the transition is unsupported and abrupt.

62% of under 25s become homeless because of a relationship breakdown, usually with their parents. Without anyone to turn to for help, a small issue can quickly snowball and have dire consequences. To make matters worse, there is little support available to young people at this critical moment in their lives.

The Settle programme begins as a young person starts their new tenancy. Our curriculum targets the skills needed to ensure a successful transition to independence. Our sessions are as hands on as possible, from picking apart a bank statement to making spaghetti bolognese. Each young person receives a welcome pack with the Settle workbook, a cooking set and lots of other useful resources.

Thank you so much for your support.

Penny