Tel: 123.456.7890
Housing for the Homeless and the Reuse Project
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Our goal is to support homeless adults so that they may eventually live independently.
REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1125402
In our
experience,
if you become
homeless, you will
require more than
simply a roof over
your head.
Our holistic approach aims to tailor support
to the needs of the individual
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About fifty people live in our sixteen houses in Loughborough and Coalville. Our goal is to empower our people to become self-sufficient by offering them shelter, healthcare, assistance in learning life skills, and motivation to return to the workplace.
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In 2016, we opened our first community house with the goal of assisting individuals in overcoming drug and alcohol addictions. Inspiration House has a staff member who lives on-site and runs an organised day program to help its residents. In 2021, we established Ruach House with the goal of assisting women in their recovery from addiction. It functions similarly to Inspiration House. We believe that getting people back to work is essential, which is why we provide a range of volunteer opportunities both at our Reuse Project and in the community.
Providing temporary
supported
accomodation
The Exaireo Trust is a local Christian charity and registered provider of social housing, offering temporary supported accommodation and holistic service to homeless single adults.
There are many reasons an individual can find themselves homeless. Often it can be the result of an underlying issue masked by alcohol and substance abuse.
45% of people experiencing homelessness have been diagnosed with a mental health issue.
The harsh reality.
Exaireo's experience over the past 20 years has made it clear that a single quick fix cannot resolve and restore a homeless person's life.
A person may become homeless for a variety of reasons, including mental illness, domestic abuse, or poverty, but we have realised that a significant portion of the people we take into our programmes are there as a result of alcohol and drug abuse.
This can occasionally happen as a result of what was formerly recreational use taking over their life. According to research, many turn to drugs in an effort to hide a painful experience or an instance of physical or sexual abuse that occurred either not too long ago or is deeply ingrained in their history. Although understanding and overcoming these obstacles can be unpleasant and traumatic for our residents, we are increasingly observing that without support and guidance, people can become trapped in a cycle of recovery and relapse.
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Unfortunately, it can be all too simple to pass judgment on a homeless person you see on the street; people frequently find themselves avoiding eye contact and turning away from what is becoming a common sight in our towns and cities. Realising that almost all of these people are not there of their own choice, they all have a narrative to tell—one that is seldom joyful and is far too frequently harrowing. It is crucial to understand that we, as individuals and as organisations, have the power to change and improve their lives.
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We all greatly appreciate your support through donations, sponsorships, and word-of-mouth promotion. One of our private counselling sessions typically costs around £45 per hour. Please get in contact with us by phone or email if you'd like to donate to this worthy cause or the Exaireo Trust as a whole. You can also click the button below to visit our JustGiving website.
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Many thanks, and God bless.
As the homeless crisis deepens across England, at least 271,000 people are recorded as homeless and rough sleeping has risen by 24% in 2024.
Women represent around 13% of people sleeping rough
About us
and what we do.
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There are some essentials we all require. As part of the recovery process, we explore these areas with our residents.
Having good physical and emotional health is the first step on an individuals journey to recovery.
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This gives individuals the clarity and aptitude to make positive choices that will benefit them moving forward.
We provide access to substance misuse counselling, therapeutic counselling, gym membership, and leisure activities.
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A good home is a place of safety, and a place to belong. We have houses in Loughborough and Coalville.
All of our houses are fully furnished, and bedding is provided on arrival. We provide individual assistance with the goal of giving people a solid emotional and mental foundation so they can continue their journey with purpose.
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Skill based training.
With the aid of trained staff and volunteers, we work to assist our residents in developing their social and emotional skills so they are better equipped to live independently in the future.
We provide education, conflict resolution, budgeting, household skills, cooking, cleaning, etc.
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Finding full-time work is key to economic independence.
We provide voluntary work experience placements at various departments within the Exaireo Trust. These include our Reuse project, allotments, property decorating and maintenance, and office and clerical work. We also provide workplace training, career mentoring, CV writing, practice job interviews, etc.
ex-ahee-reh'-o
Greek verb
to pluck out, draw out, i.e. root out
to choose out, select, one person from many
to rescue, deliver
The Exaireo Trust was founded by a small group of friends who felt passionately about the need for a local organisation to help the homeless.
Established as a charity in 2008, initially with just three houses and just eleven residents.
Exaireo grew steadily with the help of a local housing association, enabling them to become a registered provider of social housing in Loughborough
Exaireo won the National Centre for Social Justice Award in December 2013. They went on to become a registered provider of social housing in December 2016.
We purchased our first property in 2016, renovating it as a home with an emphasis on having a family family feel. Later Exaireo opened Inspiration House as a community house for individuals recovering from addiction.
Exaireo went on to establish a furniture project to reuse and recycle unwanted household items that had been donated by the general public.
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The Reuse Project grew from the seeds of the furniture project and now helps provide furniture for residents moving on from the programme as well as providing revenue for the charity through the sale of antique, upcycled, and pre-loved furniture.
Ruach house was created as a community house specifically for women recovering from addiction.
A brief history,
the story so far...
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A local organisation helping young adults address and resolve the issues that have led them to become homeless.
Fundraising & partnerships
Find out how you as an individual, group or organisation can help The Exaireo Trust through donations, fundraising opportunities and corporate sponsorship.
Vacancies & volunteering
If you feel your skillset could benefit the Exaireo Trust, then please visit our job vacancies and volunteering opportunities page and be part of something great.
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’
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“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25: 37-40
The ReUse Project helps our residents get back into the workplace by learning new skills and building confidence.
We sell upcycled/vintage and antique furniture together with paint and decorating supplies. We are also proud members of the Dulux sponsered Community RePaint Scheme.
