Nottingham Supported Housing

Yes. You will be asked during the application process for further details. If you have a sexual offences or arson conviction, you may be ineligible.

Our YMCA housing services are available for single, homeless individuals. Couples (for example) should submit separate application forms.

We warmly welcome any and all donations, from new and pre-loved items to financial donations. Regardless of size, we appreciate all support that can help us to help others in need.

Everyday practical items are always well-received such as towels, cutlery, shower products, diaries (etc.). We also run activities for residents so creative materials such as paints, coloured pencils, paper (or anything else you can think of to add!) would also be very appreciated.

Yes. You can call our YMCA Housing teams for help with the application process on the following numbers:

Nottingham city centre: 0115 837 1871

Mansfield: 01623 407801

Goole: 01405 780578

YMCA Robin Hood Group provides housing support for homeless local people aged 16 and above at their hostels across Nottingham, Mansfield, Worksop and Goole . In Nottingham city centre alone, on Shakespeare Street and Peachy Street, they offer 98 fully furnished rooms in the city centre, featuring shared kitchens and communal areas for residents.

Depending on the needs of the individual, applicants may be placed in one of YMCA’s transitional houses, which are based in the community across Nottingham. Transitional homes are smaller houses, where residents can live independently but still with the guidance of YMCA staff and support when they need it.  All residents have ongoing access to YMCA key worker support along their journey of regaining independence.

YMCA is not a night shelter, but instead ’s is focused on supporting homeless people with a fixed and stable home and address while they work towards independence. The minimum tenancy is 3-6 months, and the maximum tenancy is 2 years.

Each resident at the YMCA is allocated a key worker who meets with them regularly to offer support with any issues and help plan short- and long-term goals. Support ranges from helping residents sustain their tenancies and achieve independent living, to guidance in developing basic living skills, managing finances, and weekly budgeting. YMCA also offers employment support and training through projects and courses, access to onsite social workers, and referrals to other specialist agencies.

YMCA runs programs especially for people aged 18-25, offering support on feeling more confident, dealing with emotions, and reconnecting with family. For refugees, YMCA can help enrol them on ‘English for Speakers of Other Languages’ (ESOL) classes and offer support in applying to become a UK Citizen. They also work with refugees to find work or volunteering placements and help them get ready to live independently.

Anyone applying for supported accommodation is asked to complete an application form, which can be done online or by contacting the YMCA housing team on 0115 837 1871. YMCA accepts referrals from agencies such as Self-referral, Base 51, HMP Nottingham, Framework Housing Association, and Housing Aid, among others.

Donations of any size, including food, clothes, household goods, arts and crafts materials, diaries, or monetary contributions, are warmly received at the local YMCA Housing reception.

Yes, YMCA welcomes volunteers who wish to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable people across Nottinghamshire. More information about volunteering opportunities can be found on the YMCA’s Volunteers webpage or by emailing recruitment@ymcarhg.org.