- Project focus: Move-on accommodation linked to work
- Who it supports: People moving out of crisis accommodation and entering work
- Housing created: Two new move-on properties
Established in 2016, The Bus Shelter Dorset provides shelter and support for people experiencing homelessness in Weymouth and the surrounding area, helping individuals move towards longer-term housing and stability. They offer a unique approach, with accommodation in a converted double-decker bus and surrounding self-contained pods, with a communal kitchen, lounge, and dining area to give a sense of community. They also support clients holistically with life skills, mental health and addiction support.
The Step Forward project will expand their housing offer by creating two move-on homes for people leaving crisis accommodation who are entering work and need ongoing support to sustain housing. This project will remove the financial and practical barriers people face when trying to move into employment from supported housing. By linking individuals with training, volunteering, and paid work, they will help rebuild confidence, routine and financial independence.
