Cheshire West and Chester Supported Lodgings

21/01/2026

We have now launched our new Emergency Supported Lodgings service in the Winsford and Northwich area. We are recruiting people within these communities who can commit to hosting a young person for a week at a time, while more stable accommodation is found. For every week you are available to host, you will receive £125. Email [email protected] and start your journey to changing a life today.

12/11/2025

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09/11/2025

This is Nessa. Hosts like Nessa's receive £192 a week in Cheshire West Chester, lending their spare rooms to a young person in need.

To find out more, see our other videos and send us a message with your email for an info pack.

You can ask questions in the comments.

If you can think of someone who might make a good host, please put them in touch!

27/10/2025

This is Martin. Hosts like Martin receive £192 a week in Cheshire West and Chester by putting their spare rooms to good use as supported lodging hosts.
To find out more, send us a message with your email and we'll send you an info pack.
You can even ask questions in the comments.
If it's not for you, but you can think of someone who might make a good host, please do share!

22/10/2025

🙋‍♂️ Ever wondered what our paid Supported Lodgings actually do?
🗯️ Let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments!
✉️ Send us a message if you want to find out more

16/10/2025

🙋‍♂️ Thought about being a paid Supported Lodgings host but not sure what they do?
🎥 Watch this video to see how they change the lives of young people.
🗯️ Let us know your thoughts and questions in the comments!
✉️ Send us a message if you want to find out more about becoming one 🙂

22/09/2025

https://www.depaul.org.uk/blog/how-our-supported-lodgings-service-is-helping-care-leavers-get-ready-for-independent-living/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM94GpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBiS2dQa2FlRWd1OEN6U0RlAR5eb5x7KC-sOT8Sdi9q1kRT3SOR41xs0tve_-Hxu77Xnt-YPNTpCcAIiqnS0w_aem_vXlAqMsC3-hIsjocZ11ncw

All children and young people should be able to grow up in a safe and stable family setting. However, this is not always the case. Sadly, many young people living in care placements (foster care, children’s residential homes or supported accommodation) have experienced abuse, neglect, and trauma, ...

03/08/2025

This is Deborah. Deborah receives over £192 a week by putting her spare room to good use as one of our amazing supported lodgings hosts. She doesn't do it for the money, but she admits the money helps make it financially sustainable for her. To find out why she does it, and maybe to see if it's something that you might like to get involved in, please see the link in the comments.

To find out more about being a host, don't hesitate to contact us and we'll send you an information pack.

02/07/2025

Hosts are provided with a minimum of £192 per week, training, and 24/7 support. Working with Cheshire West and Chester Council, Depaul UK are looking for Supported Lodgings hosts who can make a real difference and offer a 16 to 18-year-old young person a safe and supportive home on a temporary basis. Send us a Facebook message with your email address or email us directly ([email protected]) for more info; we're also happy to answer any questions in the comments.

11/05/2025

Listen to Deborah briefly describe her experience as a Supported Lodgings host. She hosts young people who need a home, stability, encouragement, and the chance to build their lives. Hosts are offered full training, ongoing support, and a minimum allowance of £192. Could you open your home and change a young person’s life in Cheshire?