Andrews backs fourth home in social housing project to support people leaving care

Andrews has unveiled the fourth home in its social housing project.

The agent is working with its principal shareholder, Andrews Charitable Trust (ACT), to provide social housing for people leaving the care system.

The project, called [establish], works with housing charities CAYSH and 1625 Independent People (1625ip) to provide affordable transitional accommodation alongside emotional, personal and employment support.

It launched its first home in Bristol in 2017, a second in Sutton, south London, in 2018 and a third in Putney earlier this year.

A fourth has now been launched in Fishponds, Bristol, with 1625ip.

David Westgate, group chief executive of Andrews Property Group, said: “It’s a little over two years since we launched the first of the [establish] homes so the fact that we’re here today celebrating the fourth is just incredible.

“With a vision to provide 50 homes to local charities within 50 years, we’re already well ahead of that schedule and that is testament to the focus, drive and determination of not only the entire Andrews team, but also the local charities that we partner with.

“With each of these homes that we launch, it is worth remembering that this is not just a case of providing young people with a home – we want to offer them wider support that encompasses everything from skills development, training and advice on career options, through to how to approach issues around personal finance and other aspects of independent living.”

Dom Wood, chief executive of 1625ip, said: “Since launching the first home in 2017, our team has witnessed just how real Andrews’ commitment to social philanthropy is.

“We’re both delighted and honoured to now be here celebrating this new home that will provide two more young people with a home and vital support for the coming few years and look forward to engaging with more members of the Andrews team, without whom this initiative simply wouldn’t be possible.”

David Westgate, group chief executive at Andrews Property Group, Siân Edwards, executive director of ACT, Dom Wood, chief executive of 1625ip, Andrews’ employee Nathan Moore, and Toby Savage, leader of South Gloucestershire Council.
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