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YMCA Walthamstow Housing

Last year over 500 young homeless people made their ‘home’ with us.

YMCA Walthamstow is a supported housing scheme where accommodation and support are provided as a package. Our scheme is designed to help residents develop in all aspects of life; mind, body and spirit, enabling them to live with us then move onto independent living and sustainment within their community.

YMCA Walthamstow has 325 units of supported accommodation. Our main building has 188 rooms.

YMCA Walthamstow is a supported housing scheme where accommodation and support are provided as a package. Our scheme is designed to help residents develop in all aspects of life; mind, body and spirit, enabling them to live with us then move onto independent living and sustainment within their community. 

YMCA Walthamstow has 325 units of supported accommodation. Our main building has 188 rooms. 

We accept self referrals and those from agencies and the local council to our main building.

Here are the requirements for referral to our Walthamstow supported accommodation.

Referral Type: Single Homeless

Funding Type: Funding Responsibility Not Agreed

All applicants being referred to YMCA Walthamstow must:

  • Be aged 18 – 55
  • Provide proof of immigration status relating to residency
  • Provide ID to confirm identity (passport, birth certificate or Resident Permit)
  • Provide proof of income (wage slips or benefit letter less than 3 months old)
  • Pay two weeks deposit upon accepting the room at intake
  • Have recourse to Public Funds

Priority will be given to applicants with a local connection and rough sleepers.
Please send ID, proof of income & proof of immigration status with the referral form.

Referral Form

The referral form must be completed in full, otherwise the application will not be accepted and will be sent back to the referral agency.

Types of Accommodation

We provide targeted and holistic support to single people aged 18 and above with housing and support needs, individuals who are homeless, vulnerable and/or at risk, people living with mental illness, learning disabilities or recovering from substance misuse or those who are fleeing domestic violence. 

Upon being offered accommodation, each resident is assigned one of our Supported Housing Officers, who works with them on their individually tailored support plan, helping them into education, training and employment. 

We also have a dedicated residents’ zone where residents can take part in a range of social activities, and we organise trips and events throughout the year. 

Residents can also access support, advice and job opportunities via external services that we invite into our resident zone to support and work with our residents. 

Last year, 134 residents were resettled into independent living, highlighting the benefits of the services and support we provide. 

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YMCA Walthamstow also has 30 self contained mYPads for people in employment. 

 

These units are a solution to the challenges of the housing market. Making renting more affordable.

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Only available through Waltham Forest Council referrals. Our Young Person’s Project offers at risk, homeless 16 – 21 year olds a safe and supportive place to live. 

The residents are given tailored 1-2-1 support, group sessions and group support.

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YMCA Walthamstow also has: 

  • 24 self contained flats at Brookscroft 
  • 50 Self contained flats with Clockworks 

 

Every applicant will be subject to a Police National Computer (PNC) check. 

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Policies, rights and responsibilities 

YMCA is committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities in all areas of its work and responsibilities. Thus, alcohol is not allowed in any of our communal areas, our premises is a smoke free zone too including all rooms. YMCA will do everything that is reasonable and within its power to prevent the taking and supply of illegal drugs on its premises. 

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YMCA Walthamstow

642 Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 3EF