A welcoming residential neighbourhood with warm homes and shared paths

Housing first - Judgement never

A safe place to land. The support to move on.

Safe Nest provides welcoming homes and practical support for people navigating homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, and a new start.

We are here, with you, for what comes next.

94%move-on tenancies sustained at six months
12new supported rooms opened this year
7 daysour target for acknowledging referrals
24/7confidential safety support

A clear next step

A referral should feel straightforward.

If you are a professional, a family member, or someone looking for support, we will meet you where you are.

Tell us what is happening

Share only what you know. Our referral form guides you through the essentials, with a safe route for anonymous domestic-abuse referrals.

We listen and assess

A member of our team will acknowledge the referral, understand the situation, and talk through the options with you.

We make a plan together

Whether that means a Safe Nest home, a waitlist, or a trusted signpost, you will know what happens next.

Start a referral

Our homes

A place that feels like yours.

We share locations at neighbourhood level. Exact refuge addresses are never published; full details are shared with referrers after assessment.

A parent resting with a baby in a calm home setting
2 rooms availableDomestic abuse

Willow House · Northside

Six-bed staffed house for women fleeing domestic abuse. Children welcome. Secure entry, garden, shared kitchen.

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A young person settling into a warm, private room
1 room availableYoung people

Harbour Court · Riverside

Eight semi-independent flats for care leavers, with daily key work and life-skills programme.

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A person taking part in a calm support conversation
Full — waitlistMental health

Fenwick Road · Eastfield

Four-bed shared house for mental health step-down, with visiting support three days a week.

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Need help now?

If there is immediate danger, call 999.

For confidential domestic abuse support, call our 24/7 line on 0808 157 0000. You do not need to use the referral form.

Other ways to contact us