Calderdale SmartMove

01422 361515

Calderdale SmartMove assist homeless & vulnerably housed people find accommodation in Calderdale.

We provide a high quality, client-centred service assisting homeless & vulnerable people by securing sustainable homes & developing services that address unmet needs. We provide a bond guarantee & tenancy support scheme for single homeless people & families in Calderdale. Our aim is to empower people to live independently and to give them the skills to successfully maintain their tenancies. We are also a Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities Centre & provide free courses.

Why the community needs us

SmartMove benefits the community in many ways, by helping provide accomodation for local vulnerable people. We also provide many different courses such as healthy lifestlyes,grow your own fruit & veg on our allotment, IT skils, job clubs, yoga,help with reading and writing, How to manage your money sessions, arts & crafts and training to become a volunteer. Our clients research & create booklets which benefit the community e.g. Where to Learn in Calderdale and How to run your Tenancy Handbook

Our impact on the community

Stay safe - 96% clients maintained their accommodation until the point of departure from the service.Be Healthy - 91% Better able to manage physical health. Enjoy & Achieve - 86% participated in leisure/cultural/informal learning activities.Achieve economic well being - 91% maximised income including being in receipt of all the correct benefits.Good OFSTED inspection with an excellent for educational work in the Community.Awarded Calderdale Adult Education Quality Assured Centre.

What your gift could provide

£5

A pack of basic food and hygiene goods for someone in CRISIS

£10

Essentials to make a home such as a kettle, toaster and cutlery.

£20

Purchase a Tent or other rough sleeping essentials.

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Charity Information

Telephone: 01422 361515

Address: 15 Harrison Road, HALIFAX, West Yorkshire, HX1 2AF

Established in: 1996

Registered charity no.: 1060378