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1625 Independent People is a Bristol-based charity working with young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Established in 1983, today 1625 is the south west region’s largest youth homelessness charity, working with over 1,600 vulnerable young people each year.
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Situation
Young people face homelessness due to a range of economic, social and personal challenges. Many have experienced childhood trauma, family breakdown, domestic violence and neglect. They find it difficult to believe in themselves and form trusting relationships with adults and peers, leaving them vulnerable to loneliness, isolation and poor mental health. Lacking key life skills, qualifications and work experience they often struggle to reach economic independence without specialist support.
Solution
We provide a wide range of services designed to support young people from the moment they find themselves at risk of homelessness to the point where they can move on as confident, independent young adults. Our services include walk-in homelessness prevention support in Bristol, coaching to help young people address mental health issues, specialist workers to help young people access employment, education and training and a programme of positive, fun activities to help build social connections.
