Providing housing solutions for young people aged 16 to 25 years
Barnabas Safe & Sound offer solutions around housing crisis and helping young people to live independently within the community.
We have been providing housing support to young people in Northumberland since 2001.
We currently provide supported housing in Morpeth and Ashington for those aged between 16 to 25 years, offering both single unit and shared accommodation options. Accommodation is provided on a Licence Agreement basis.
All young people accessing the service receive above and beyond that which is funded within housing benefit eligible costs. Housing benefit enables us to manage our accommodation, maintain our properties and support services to our residents, giving them the best chance to manage their own tenancies when the time is right. Our Support Work team ensures each resident receives a personalised package of support, which is specific to their own needs.
Outside of this housing-related support, we work hard to provide additional opportunities for young people. Our residents are encouraged to explore other issues, such as their rights and responsibilities, health and wellbeing, and personal safety and awareness. This valuable support, which helps to build young people into resilient, independent adults, requires additional fundraising. More information about this additional support can be found here.
“The stage between being a child and an adult for me was the hardest thing and it can be really scary.
Trying to find your feet in the world and fit in – it is hard! I am forever grateful to Barnabas for not giving up on me and for giving me the support I needed to learn, develop, and grow into the person I am now because my story could have been very different.”
Former resident
How to access Housing and Advice
We can accept referrals for supported accommodation from professionals, and from young people directly. To make an application for our supported accommodation you can:
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Email us admin@barnabasne.org.uk
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Call us on 01670 517721.
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Access our housing referral form
“Before I came to Barnabas, I was sleeping rough in Newcastle, which was awful. I came to Morpeth and slept on the streets. I was on a downward spiral, and was using drugs to help me get through it. Then I met Hayley and Sandra from Barnabas. They gave me some supplies, put me in touch with the food bank, and let me have a shower and wash my clothes. Not long after, I was given a place in one of their flats.
I’ve been with Barnabas for 2yrs now. I’ve been supported to claim the right benefits, and have been encouraged to do training, while learning to cook and look after the flat. Sandra and I have made some canny meals – pizza, lasagne, curry, and cottage pie. I’ve rebuilt bridges with my family. I’ve got certificates in MIG Welding, First Aid, and have recently done my SIA Certificate which has given me work in security.
Now I’m looking for my own flat. If I hadn’t got this support from Barnabas, I think my bad choices would have led me to prison or worse.”
Resident, 2025