Northern Enterprise Awards 2020

6 | Northern Enterprise Awards 2020 Nov20122 Best Vulnerable Community Housing Organisation 2020 Bedspace is a housing organisation in the north of England that goes far beyond the call of duty. Helping vulnerable individuals of all ages and circumstances, Bedspace seeks ideal housing and accommodation for them, in addition to providing the facilities and support services they require to turn their lives around for good. At Bedspace, it is about so much more than finding a house for someone; it is about giving them the tools to sustainably achieve a better, happier standard of living. Launched in 1999, Bedspace is a fully accredited housing organisation committed to providing high quality accommodation to vulnerable people in need. This service goes far beyond simply putting a roof over someone’s head, but is part of a long-term approach to transform lives by considering the needs of an individual and providing them with the facilities and additional support services they require to achieve the best standard of living. Operating as an intrinsic part of their communities in the North West in Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Lancashire and also across Yorkshire with contracts in place with Leeds, Hull, Sheffield, Wakefield, Bradford to name a few the agile and owner-managed team at Bedspace work flexibly to best serve their clients, finding them the right accommodation that is handpicked and properly maintained. Whether it is Group Living, Supported Tenancy, Solo and Solo Enhanced or even Emergency Placement housing options, Bedspace is able to find a place in which its people will not only find safety and comfort, but also be able to thrive. When the organisation first began, the team provided accommodation to asylum seekers, mainly in Blackpool. Since then, the Bedspace team has grown and its specialisms have done the same, allowing the organisation to work with young people aged over sixteen and adults, homeless families, NHS referrals, parents and their babies, and asylum seekers. The people who come to Bedspace might be living in fear, leaving care with nowhere to go, struggling with mental health issues, or be faced with any number of other predicaments. Whatever their situation, Bedspace is able to provide robust and sustainable solutions. The caring team is made up of qualified, enhanced DBS-checked individuals who are specialists in a wide range of fields, from Child Sexual Exploitation and Substance Misuse through to Asylum Support and Benefits Advice. They work with a variety of different organisations including the NHS, local authorities, social workers, charities and landlords to acquire the resources and flexibility to provide tailored solutions to vulnerable people, whatever their age or circumstance. As a result, in just over two decades, Bedspace has been able to help more than 12,000 individuals to change their lives. Although it is the company’s flexibility and personal service that sets Bedspace apart from other housing organisations, the team also knows the importance of ensuring exceptional quality and professionalism. Accredited by various bodies, including the 2019 Parliamentary Review for providing outstanding Semi Independent Supported Living, Bedspace guarantees Best Practice in all its operations. The firm has embraced a unique, in-house ‘REDI’ process, that is comprised of referral, evaluation, delivery and independence. This works in cohesion with Bedspace’s unique, cloud-based management system ReMaS, which helps to manage and monitor everyday operations in real time and is accessible to authorised clients, for total transparency and smoother service delivery. This not only enables measurable progress, but ensures the regularly trained staff at Bedspace are able to deliver meticulous, high quality service to the people in their care. With its third decade well under way, Bedspace continues to move with the times, regularly reviewing their practices, updating their qualifications and accreditations, and recruiting more enthusiastic and dedicated staff members to help them in their efforts. Together with the local and national organisations they work with, Bedspace is able to continue creating safe and supportive environments for people to thrive in, giving them the launchpad they need to change their lives for good. Company: Bedspace Resource Ltd Contact: Chris Wareing Website: www.bedspace.co.uk