GMBOP (Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnership) runs the Pathfinder Project, a three year youth homelessness prevention service for those aged 18-25 at risk of homelessness. Through coaching, it enables these young people to overcome any challenges that are impacting their accommodation.

What can young people expect from
the project?

• Sustained accommodation either through stabilising existing accommodation or facilitating access to new long term accommodation

• A personalised plan, led by the young person, that reflects their strengths, aspirations, and circumstances

• Opportunities to engage in activities that they find interesting or helpful in their life to support their values. This can include a broad array of learning, working or volunteering activities

• A focus on wellbeing, supporting improvement of their mental health and physical health

• Coaching style of delivery to empower young people to realise and achieve their goals and aspirations for the future, and to create long-term, sustainable changes to their housing

What are the referral criteria?

• Young person aged 18-25

• Living in Greater Manchester

• At risk of homelessness – including financial instability/debt, risk of eviction, relationship breakdowns or unstable/insecure accommodation