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Supporting individuals who are sleeping rough, at risk of street homelessness &
offending behaviour

17/04/2026

If you’ve been into the office, you’ll already know these two.

Ted and Milo, back on shift this afternoon, keeping spirits up after a busy week.

No meetings, no emails… just turning up, slowing things down, and reminding everyone to take a breather.

Cuddles are free, and surprisingly effective, good for the soul and a definite lift when it’s needed.

It might seem small, but moments like this matter.

And these two are very good at lifting spirits when it’s needed most.

A nice way to end the week and head into the weekend.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

16/04/2026

Behind every one of these rooms is a man rebuilding his life.

Over 130 men currently supported across our properties, with many more rebuilding their lives over the past four years.

But this isn’t just about providing a place to stay.

It’s about giving men the chance to rebuild.

To find structure again.
To regain confidence.
To feel part of something.

Through The Hideout Collective, many of the men we support get involved in hands-on projects, learning new skills, working as a team, and building a sense of purpose.

Not just restoring spaces.
But rebuilding their own lives at the same time.

Because a second chance isn’t just about housing.

It’s about having a way forward.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

15/04/2026

This is more than a van.

This is Butler — and it plays a bigger role than people realise.

The men you see here, Dave and Sean, are part of First People Housing.

They came to us after experiencing homelessness or crisis, and are now living in shared accommodation, rebuilding their lives.

And then there’s James.

James started the same way.
But now, he’s taken the next step and moved into his own flat.

Still part of the team.
Still showing up.
Still leading.

Through The Hideout Collective, they’re involved in real projects.

Learning skills. Working together. Building something that matters.

From King’s Cross on Bramble,
to Watford on Jonge Jan,
to the allotment in Hatfield…

Butler gets them there.

James is still often behind the wheel, picking up the team and getting them to site.

It might look simple.
But it’s not.

It’s structure.
It’s routine.
It’s purpose.
It’s progress.

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14/04/2026

Kieran showing this London Standard feature earlier.

Our feature in the London Standard back in March, highlighting the work across First People Housing and The Hideout Collective.

It’s always good to see it in print but the real work isn’t in the article.

It’s in the day-to-day.
The support.
The structure.
The graft.
The second chances.

And of course, great to see Wendy featured too, the driving force behind everything we’ve built.

Seen or unseen, the work continues.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

13/04/2026

A place to stay is just the beginning.

At First People Housing, we support men rebuilding their lives after homelessness, addiction or crisis.

But we don’t stop at providing a roof.

Through The Hideout Collective, men have the opportunity to take that next step — gaining hands-on experience, learning practical skills, and rebuilding confidence through real projects.

From restoring boats to building spaces, the work is real, the structure is consistent, and the impact is lasting.

Because moving forward isn’t just about where someone lives.
It’s about what comes next.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

10/04/2026

Some men arrive from the streets.

We help them take the next step.

That next step doesn’t just mean a place to stay.

It means structure.
Routine.
Responsibility.

Through the Root & Rise Allotment Project and The Hideout Collective, men from First People Housing are given the opportunity to rebuild more than just their situation.

It’s not just about growing food or restoring spaces.

It’s about:
• getting outside
• building routine
• learning new skills
• and taking pride in something again

Because a place to stay is just the beginning.

What happens next is what really changes things.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

09/04/2026

Some men arrive from the streets.

At First People Housing, we support men who are rebuilding their lives after homelessness, addiction or crisis.

A place to stay is just the beginning.
What matters is what happens next.

With the right support, structure and guidance, that next step becomes possible.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

08/04/2026

A good day on the allotment. 🌱

Sean, Magic and other men from First People Housing getting stuck in, working together and making real progress on the Root & Rise Allotment Project.

It’s not just about growing food.

It’s about:
• getting outside
• building routine
• learning new skills
• and taking pride in something again

Simple things, done consistently, make a difference.

And days like this matter more than people realise.

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07/04/2026

Not every man needs fixing.

But some do need a way back.

At First People Housing, we support men rebuilding their lives after homelessness, addiction or crisis.

That means more than just a place to stay.

It means:
• Structure
• Accountability
• Support that doesn’t disappear when things get tough

Because progress isn’t always straightforward.
And rebuilding a life takes time.

If you’re working with someone who needs that next step, we’re here.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

06/04/2026

Not everyone who needs support is sleeping on the street.

Some are staying on sofas.
Some are isolated.
Some are trying to hold things together quietly.

By the time someone reaches us, they’ve often been struggling for a long time.

At First People Housing, we provide supported accommodation for men rebuilding after homelessness, addiction or crisis.

But more than that, we provide stability, structure and the support to move forward.

Because not all struggles are visible.

And not all turning points look the same.

If you’re working with someone who needs support, we’re here.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

03/04/2026

Good Friday is often a quieter moment in the Easter weekend.

A time to pause.
To reflect.
To take a breath.

For many of the men we support, moving forward doesn’t happen overnight.

It starts with something simple.
A place to stay.
The right support.
And the chance to begin again.

One step is still progress.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

02/04/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated 4 years of First People Housing CIC 💙

Today, we’re recognising the person behind it.

Wendy Nee, CEO and Founder.

What started as one house has grown into a network of support across Hertfordshire and North London, now providing 136 rooms across 24 properties.

But this was never just about housing.

It was about creating something that genuinely helps people rebuild their lives.

That vision has grown beyond housing, leading to the development of The Empower Project, The Hideout Collective, and Clarity Coaching & Counselling.

All shaped by one belief:
That everyone deserves the chance to start again.

Recently, Wendy was awarded a High Sheriff Personal Award, recognising her outstanding contribution to supporting people facing homelessness, addiction and social exclusion.

It’s a recognition of something we see every day.

Support that goes beyond a roof.
A team that doesn’t give up on people.
And leadership that truly cares.

This is what 4 years of impact looks like.

And we’re only just getting started.

🌐 firstpeople.org.uk

Address

32 Dellsome Lane
North Mimms
AL97NF

Telephone

+441707712009

Website

http://www.firstpeople.org.uk/

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