North West CIC seeks property feasibility and development support for supported housing model

What do they need help with?

Renewed Horizons CIC has developed a proof-of-concept business plan and financial model for a small-scale supported housing pilot in Lancashire, including Preston and Blackpool.

Through their frontline employment work, they have identified housing instability as a key barrier to sustained employment. Individuals often secure work but struggle to maintain it due to insecure or unsuitable accommodation. In response, the organisation is designing a transitional supported housing model that integrates stable accommodation with structured employment progression.

Early discussions have taken place with sector peers and social investors. The organisation is now seeking professional property support to validate and refine their approach before progressing further.

They require initial consultation and scoping support to:

• Sense-check the overall feasibility of the proposed housing model
• Review and challenge capital expenditure assumptions within their financial model
• Identify risks relating to refurbishment, compliance, and ongoing property management
• Advise on structural considerations affecting long-term sustainability and scalability
• Highlight relevant regulatory and licensing requirements for early-stage planning

The model is likely to involve properties that are vacant or require refurbishment, with potential for use as transitional supported accommodation linked to employment opportunities.

This support will enable Renewed Horizons CIC to move forward with confidence—ensuring their approach is commercially realistic, compliant, and capable of delivering long-term impact. By aligning housing with employment pathways, they aim to create a sustainable solution that reduces repeat homelessness and builds lasting independence.

Timeline

As soon as possible

About the organisation

Renewed Horizons CIC operates across Lancashire, including Preston and Blackpool—areas facing high levels of deprivation, housing insecurity, and economic inactivity. Blackpool is consistently ranked among the most deprived local authorities in England, with significant reliance on temporary accommodation and instability in the private rented sector.

The organisation supports individuals facing barriers to employment, including refugees, asylum seekers, and those experiencing housing instability. Their services include employment readiness, job matching, employer brokerage, and ongoing in-work support.

Their work has already helped individuals into employment and training, while strengthening employer engagement across the region. They are now expanding their approach to address the root causes of instability by integrating housing with employment support.

Their long-term ambition is to create a scalable model that combines accommodation, skills development, and access to jobs—particularly in sectors such as construction and property—helping to reduce youth homelessness and drive economic independence.

https://www.renewedhorizons.co.uk