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Affordable housing for the storytellers of tomorrow
Sofie Mason and Diana Jervis-Read, founders of Off West End Plays & Playwrights, highlight the challenges facing young underprivileged writers, and the charity's plans to establish a network of 'Omnihosts' offering affordable rooms for writers to rent across London.
Jul 1


Illegal Children’s Homes: Why Commonweal sought to investigate further
When the emergence and rapid proliferation of unregistered children’s homes was mentioned during an unrelated conversation, we wanted to know more.
Apr 20


Commonweal report sheds light on illegal, unregistered Children’s Homes
Commonweal Housing has published a report, written by researchers at Public First, investigating the growing use of unregistered children’s homes in the UK, and the drivers for their increased use.
Apr 20


The Benefits of Youth?: New report on young people in supported housing
Commonweal and Spring Housing have co-published a report that examines the affordability and employment challenges faced by young people in supported housing, and proposes practical solutions.
Mar 9


Care leavers and housing: what can be done?
Stephen Hulme, Development Manager at young people's charity Break, explores how a tenancy switch model could help this group secure stable, long-term housing.
Oct 22, 2025


Move On Up: Where it all began
In this blog, Judith Moran, Director of Quaker Social Action, shares the journey of creating the first-ever housing project dedicated to supporting young adult carers.
Jun 25, 2025
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