"More than just a place to live"

Contact details:

Phone: 01524 833408
Fax: 01524 415648

Morecambe Foyer
15 Thornton Road
Morecambe
Lancashire
LA4 5PD

Who are we....?

Morecambe Foyer is a supported housing scheme for single young homeless people who are aged 16 - 25. It is managed and owned by the Salvation Army Housing Association. We provide a safe, friendly environment with a combination of affordable high standard accommodation, support and training under one roof. Morecambe Foyer is an accredited Foyer with the Foyer Federation demonstrating we provide a quality service and high standard of accommodation.

Where are we....?

Morecambe Foyer is situated only yards from the sea front, with some of Europe's most beautiful views and sceneries. Morecambe Town centre is within walking distance of the Foyer and has a large shopping centre, a ten-pin bowling alley, cinema and a very popular stunt school. Access to local transport links and amenities are close by.

 

How you can apply to the Foyer....?

Any single person aged 16 - 25 years can apply to live at Morecambe Foyer. Morecambe Foyer hosts open days every Tuesday at 11am, which gives you an opportunity to visit the scheme and understand what services we are able to offer you. You will need to book a place in advance, either over the phone or in person. Alternatively you may be referred to attend an open day via any agency who works with young people, who may phone on your behalf.

What do we offer....?

We offer more than just a place to live. The Foyer provides an opportunity to work on an individual basis with a designated project worker who will help you to look at where you are now, where you want to be in the future and how you are going to plan your journey to ensure that you arrive at your chosen destination.

The accommodation

• Your own en-suite room, in a cluster flat of 5, furnished with carpets, curtains, a bed, wardrobe, desk, bookshelf and bedside cabinet
• Communal kitchen, complete with cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
• Communal living area complete with sofa(s), television
• A state of the art IT suite comprising of 6 PC's with internet and printer access
• Residents lounge complete with a 50 inch Plasma TV, a pool table, sound system and access to the garden via patio doors

The service

• One to one support meetings, with designated project workers
• An agreed individually tailored development plan
• Resident inclusion and consultation in all areas of the service
• Security - there are staff on duty 24 hours a day 7 days a week, 365 days per year, whose aim it is to provide a safe and secure environment for all of our residents to live
• Access and referral to specialist external agencies
• In-house independent living skill programme
• The security of a 28 day Licence to Occupy, which is subject to renewal, providing that all aspects of the licence have been met

Move-on support

Resident can stay with us for up to 2 years. From day one at Morecambe Foyer we work closely with all our residents to ensure that they are preparing and working towards achieving total independence and ultimately settled accommodation. We maintain strong links with our local housing providers, which help us to support our residents move-on into quality long-term accommodation, once they have acquired the necessary independent living skills. We hope to achieve this by working closely with a variety of housing providers, such as:

• Local authority
• Housing associations
• Private landlords
• Foyers countrywide
• Student accommodation

Once an application has been made, we apply for 2 references on behalf of the applicant. We then invite applicants to attend the scheme to get to know them better, discuss support needs and identify expectations to ensure that we are able to deliver a service that meets the needs of the individual.

All applicants are notified of the outcome of the meeting either in person, by letter or phone call. They are advised if they are placed onto our waiting list, or can be given a date for move-in.

What do our residents say - past & present....?

Don't take our word for it, here are some of our residents views, past and present.

Hi my name is Adam - known as Fenner. I left the Foyer about 2 years ago. During the two years I lived at the Foyer I had lots of ups and downs, and didn't always listen to the staff. I now have a job, my own place and a wonderful girlfriend Sam and I am about to become a Daddy. I now realise what the Foyer is about and appreciate the support that was given

Adam
Ex-resident

I am now working at Edmondson's as a porter delivering furniture and drinking coffee. I lived at the Foyer for 7-8 months. The staff are helpful and funny. The Foyer helped me to get a job and helped me get a good trade. I still keep in contact with a lot of the residents & staff.

John
Ex-resident

The Foyer is the right place to be in life if whether you are down on your luck or you've messed up and need a second chance. It was both of them for me. I moved in about a month ago now. I am on a course re-doing my English and Maths. I'm also on an IT course with an aim to going into Business Administration. So it's not all that bad.

Brendan
Resident