Success stories
Hear from our recent movers
Homefinder UK has moved over 1000 homeless households and individuals into permanent social housing to date. These include domestic abuse survivors, wheelchair users, ex-army, elderly applicants, applicants threatened with homelessness and more.
Hear what they have to say about their experience with Homefinder UK's case managers, about their past, present and how moving has changed their lives.
Hear from our member organisations
Similarly, you can also hear from some of our member local authorities and housing associations. Videos highlight their opinions about the Homefinder UK service and savings achieved by rehousing temporary accommodation applicants.
Written case studies
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“Once Homefinder UK knows about your situation, they activate a plan and apply it vigorously to ensure they find you a home as soon as possible.”
Mrs. LNHS nurse escaping financial abuse
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“By being realistic about waiting times for London housing and always offering Homefinder UK as an alternative, we have housed so many more applicants with Homefinder and it is so much better. I have a kitchen, dining room and 3 bedrooms.”
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“I like the flat and I am glad to have a roof over my head after months sleeping on a cold floor in a local church, I can see more improvement in my children schooling due to recolating from London.”
Mr DHomeless mover
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“The Revive and Homefinder UK Through our collaborative partnership with Homefinder UK, we can rebuild lives of people in need of urgent social housing.”
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“Brenda (case manager), my angel, helped me and my children to have a new home. I am grateful for all Homefinder UK’s help.”
SaraDomestic abuse mover via the Revive project
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“Prior to Homefinder UK we were stuck in a one bedroom flat, dealing with antisocial behaviour and looking at an eight year wait before we were to be rehoused. Homefinder UK has literally changed our lives.”
Ms AMother of two finds alternative to eight year wait
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“I recommend Homefinder UK to other authorities, the scheme is an excellent tool and option to offer potentially homeless clients and has been a very successful story in Islington.”
