Solace is proud to be formally launching The Casa Project, funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA), a project providing move-on accommodation from refuges with support, to women who have experienced domestic abuse.
Solace is proud to be formally launching The Casa Project, funded by the Greater London Authority (GLA), a project providing move-on accommodation from refuges with support, to women who have experienced domestic abuse. Solace has worked extensively with the GLA to develop this important housing initiative for survivors of violence and abuse.
We are delighted that the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is launching this important project with One Housing & Real Lettings to create stable move-on accommodation for some of the most vulnerable women leaving refuges in London.
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, said:
“Leaving an abusive relationship takes a huge amount of courage and strength, so the last thing victims of domestic violence should face after making that decision is homelessness.
“That’s why I’m proud to be working with Solace, One Housing and other partners to help survivors access the homes and the support they need to rebuild their lives.
“I want every woman and girl to be safe and to feel safe wherever they are in our great city – and the Casa Project is a key part of making this a reality.”
The Casa Project is a partnership within the London Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Consortium, led by Solace, with resettlement support provided by the following members of the London VAWG Consortium: Ashiana Network, EACH Counselling and Support, IKWRO Women’s Rights Organisation, Latin American Women’s Aid and The nia Project. The referral and allocations process is supported by the Clearing House, run by St. Mungo’s.This project enables women to move-on from refuges to high quality, self-contained accommodation with affordable rents, for up to 2 years. Specialist resettlement support is provided throughout the tenancy and beyond, to longer-term secure accommodation.
Solace CEO, said:
“Our work across London gives us a deep body of evidence and important insights from our service-users and staff, who tell us that safe housing is the number one barrier to leaving abusive relationships.
When they have finally left, being able to find housing security in order to even begin the journey to create new, safe and stable lives for themselves and children, is the greatest challenge they face.
The Casa Project is an important cooperation partnership that ensures housing is made available with specialist organisations providing the vital support survivors need at the most critical point in their journey to safety and independence.”