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Welcome to Care Leavers National Movement (CLNM) News Hub. Catch up with the latest from CLNM and hear what they have been up to. Sharing their news and updates helps them promote a positive Care Leaver narrative.

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Chester Half Marathon

20th May 2024

On Sunday 19th May over 30 runners ran the Chester Half Marathon to raise monies for the provision of white goods for our young people moving into their first home. Despite the hot weather all 30 runners completed the course raising over £4000 to support young people. Two young people, Kieran and Paris, joined us for their second run in support of their community of care leavers.

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CYPNow - NHP Supports Care Leaver Apprentices

1st May 2024

The National House Project (NHP) has been hosting apprentices since 2021. The organisation, which was incorporated as a charity in 2018, works with local authorities that have set up their own Local House Project (LHP), a scheme that helps young people leave care in a planned and supported way. Young people, both in and leaving care, are brought together in groups to create their first homes, learn new skills and join a long-term community of support that can develop pathways into education, employment and training.

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House Projects in Scotland event - March 2024

22nd March 2024

We were delighted to be joined by Natalie Don, The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise, Fraser McKinlay, CEO of The Promise Scotland and Heather Coady, an Independent Consultant, who share a passion and commitment to changing the system for people in, and leaving, care in Scotland. Not only did they address the conference but they got to hear from Local House Project staff and young people on how they are working together to improve the way in which young people leave care and how this meets the commitments made in The Promise in 2020.   

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CLNM Newsletter - May 2024

CLNM has had a busy six months. The end-of-year celebration was full of fun and laughter. We ate together, shared gifts and had a great time.

Rosie Blackett left NHP in February after four incredible years as a Participation and Development Worker. Many CLNM reps and alumni gathered at NHP’s office to pass on their best wishes to Rosie and to let her know the positive impact she has had over the past four years. Rosie has left a wonderful legacy for CLNM to build on and...

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