The Homes2Inspire story started in 2007 with the opening of our first home in Long Buckby. Our aim then, as it is now, is to help the most vulnerable children, giving them a safe place to live and the time and patience to work through any difficulties they have. Now part of Shaw Trust, we have now grown to have 30 homes across the UK, all unique but united in the belief that every child and young person deserves the best possible start in life.
Our Success Stories
"I know that the staff are thinking about me when I am out with my friends, and that makes me feel good." - A child to Ofsted.
"Communication is excellent. We can share information effectively to the benefit of the children, and we work together to ensure that they are happy and safe' - Local police officer to Ofsted.
"Children are happy and settled and see the home as their home. They feel valued because they are central to decision-making about their lives." – Ofsted Inspector
News
Somerset Council wins national award for groundbreaking children’s home partnership
Somerset Council and its partners, Homes2Inspire (part of Shaw Trust) and NHS Somerset are celebrating after winning ‘Innovation in Partnerships,’ a prestigious Municipal Journal (MJ) Award for the trailblazing Homes and Horizons children’s home project.
Shaw Trust will be trading at the UK’s first ever multi-charity shop
We are absolutely delighted to share that Shaw Trust will be trading at the UK's first ever multi-charity shop, Charity Super.Mkt, in Brent Cross shopping centre.
Inspired by hope
We are delighted to celebrate our 40th anniversary with this unique art exhibition celebrating the creativity of care-experienced individuals at Shaw Trust.They have all been created by care-experienced young people we support in our...
Her Majesty The Queen
Shaw Trust is deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, announced today by Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty served the Nation and the Commonwealth selflessly for over 70 years, demonstrating the very...
Empowered ehopping experience – Somerset Council Partnership
The Homes2Inspire team have recently facilitated an empowered shopping experience at their furniture provider in Bicester on 22 June, which was attended by three care experienced young people and the Voice of the Child – Participation & Engagement Officer...
Letter from Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
The secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, has written an open letter to our "brilliant colleagues in social care" recognising the hard work and sacrifice of staff in the sector, like our...
Homes2Inspire wins Somerset contract
Homes2Inspire, working with Shaw Education Trust, has won a groundbreaking key strategic contract to deliver support to young people in Somerset. The contract reflects who we are as a child to career charity and will be worth more...
Keeping children safe online during Covid19
Homes2Inspire utilise NSPCC training to upskill staff during pandemicI read a really interesting article recently that stated that a third of youth worker's felt they are not trained to sufficiently to deal with the...
What is working in a Homes2Inspire childrens’ home like?
Some of our colleagues share their storiesOur colleagues Bethany, Vanessa and Linda share their stories on working for Homes2Inspire.
Homes2Inspire chosen to run Trevone House Semi-Independent facility for Gloucestershire County Council
Homes2Inspire have been successful in bidding to partner Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) for an exciting new facility to provide care and accommodation for vulnerable young people at Trevone House in Gloucester. Homes2Inspire have been awarded the contract for...
Ofsted ranks Homes2Inspire in top ten
This month (23 July 2020) Ofsted published data about residential children’s care homes. For the first time Homes2Inspire is ranked in the top 10 largest private and voluntary children’s homes providers, as at March 2020, with 27 homes.
H2I launches character education programme – Paul Maginnis
Character education is firmly on the government’s agenda. Throughout the last few years there have been a number of policy announcements in this area, including character education’s newly found prominence in Ofsted’s Education Framework. In recent times, there has...
Wendover House volunteering – Elaine Ashmore
Wendover House encourage the children in placement to become active members of the local community, to further their personal development and allow them to build life skills. The children are able to embed themselves within the local community...
Delivering qualifications during lockdown – Paul Maginnis
600,000 pupils are due to leave school this year at a time when exams have been cancelled and job vacancies are at the lowest level in 10 years. The Covid-19 crisis has had a disproportionate effect on young...
Message from Paul Cook, Managing Director Homes2Inspire
As we enter a further week of lockdown I would on behalf of Homes2Inspire’s Senior Leadership Team like to express our thanks, gratitude and admiration for the amazing work, dedication and commitment of all our staff and foster...
Message from Paul Cook, Managing Director Homes2Inspire
Since my last message the Government have announced a further period of ‘lock down’ to restrict the spread of this virus and protect the NHS. I am sure I echo everybody’s continued gratitude and admiration for the work...
Update on Coronavirus COVID-19
The UK risk level of Coronavirus is assessed as moderate, however, the risk to individuals remains low. At Homes2Inspire we are continuing to follow advice from the World Health Organisation, our national public health bodies and government. Precautionary...
Update on Coronavirus COVID-19
The UK risk level of Coronavirus is assessed as moderate, however, the risk to individuals remains low. At Homes2Inspire we are continuing to follow advice from the World Health Organisation, our national public health bodies and government. Precautionary...
Message from Paul Cook, Managing Director Homes2Inspire
Since my last message the situation in the Country has worsened and new measures have been put in place by the Government to restrict the spread of this virus and protect the NHS, I am sure everybody is...
Message from Paul Cook, Managing Director, Homes2Inspire
At these unprecedented and challenging times H2I staff will continue to go the extra mile to support the children and young people we look after and each other. I cannot commend highly enough the dedication and commitment of...
