History
Our Durham charity has been supporting the County’s young people for over thirty years. It has grown from a small homelessness project in the City to the leading charity it is today.
1980s: the Durham Night Stop charity project
Moving On Durham was first established from a charity project called Durham Night Stop in the late 1980s.
The project was a partnership between Durham Churches Group and Durham City Youth Project who were concerned about the poor provision of homeless support and supported lodgings in the City.
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2000s: our Durham charity continues to grow
In 2004, we formally established an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service.
The IAG service worked on an outreach basis to provide support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Operating from education and community settings, the service has informed over 5,000 young people of their options and helped them to make informed decisions.
In 2006 we ‘incorporated’ as a company limited by guarantee, reflecting our growing size and ambition to make a difference to young people in County Durham.
2020s: Changes in society
In 2020, in response to COVID guidelines, our young people were issued guidance to social distance.
There was the huge risk of negative impact on mental health and young people involving themselves in risk-taking activities.
In a response to growing demand our charity has grown significantly over the past five years. We now manage 130 properties across Durham, up from 45 in 2018. This means we can provide supported accommodation for around 200 young people every year.
Despite our growth, the need for our charity has never been more acute and our waiting list rarely drops below 75 young people who need our help. Without the generous support of the community, funders and donations, we just could not do the work we do.
In 2022 we have expanded our service to include specialist support for young people leaving the care system, young people experiencing poor mental health and support for young men with chaotic lifestyles.
1990s: Moving On Durham charity is formed
After operating as a project of Durham City Youth Project, Durham Night Stop became formally constituted as the charity Moving On Durham in 1996.
The purpose the service at this point was homelessness prevention through the provision of information, advice and guidance to young people – a service that we still offer today.
Over the next few years Moving On developed a number of different services:
- Floating Support
- Advocacy and Peer Support
- Independence Training
- Pre-tenancy training
- Counselling
The charity remained based in Durham City and offered a number of ‘drop in’ and informal training resources for homeless young people out of 2 rented houses on Sherburn Road estate.
Funding at this time was often scarce and the service fluctuated in size and capability from year to year.
2010s: the Moving On Housing Service is established
In 2014, with support from the Northern Rock Foundation, the Moving On Housing Service was set up to provide transitional housing for vulnerable or homeless young people for the first time.
This project quickly enabled us to grow our reach and impact across the County.
Our Durham charity has been supporting the County’s young people for over thirty years. It has grown from a small homelessness project in the City to the leading charity it is today.
1980s: the Durham Night Stop charity project
Moving On Durham was first established from a charity project called Durham Night Stop in the late 1980s.
The project was a partnership between Durham Churches Group and Durham City Youth Project who were concerned about the poor provision of homeless support and supported lodgings in the City.
1990s: Moving On Durham charity is formed
After operating as a project of Durham City Youth Project, Durham Night Stop became formally constituted as the charity Moving On Durham in 1996.
The purpose the service at this point was homelessness prevention through the provision of information, advice and guidance to young people – a service that we still offer today.
Over the next few years Moving On developed a number of different services:
- Floating Support
- Advocacy and Peer Support
- Independence Training
- Pre-tenancy training
- Counselling
The charity remained based in Durham City and offered a number of ‘drop in’ and informal training resources for homeless young people out of 2 rented houses on Sherburn Road estate.
Funding at this time was often scarce and the service fluctuated in size and capability from year to year.
2000s: our Durham charity continues to grow
In 2004, we formally established an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service.
The IAG service worked on an outreach basis to provide support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Operating from education and community settings, the service has informed over 5,000 young people of their options and helped them to make informed decisions.
In 2006 we ‘incorporated’ as a company limited by guarantee, reflecting our growing size and ambition to make a difference to young people in County Durham.
2010s: the Moving On Housing Service is established
In 2014, with support from the Northern Rock Foundation, the Moving On Housing Service was set up to provide transitional housing for vulnerable or homeless young people for the first time.
This project quickly enabled us to grow our reach and impact across the County.
2020s: Changes in society
In 2020, in response to COVID guidelines, our young people were issued guidance to social distance.
There was the huge risk of negative impact on mental health and young people involving themselves in risk-taking activities.
In a response to growing demand our charity has grown significantly over the past five years. We now manage 130 properties across Durham, up from 45 in 2018. This means we can provide supported accommodation for around 200 young people every year.
Despite our growth, the need for our charity has never been more acute and our waiting list rarely drops below 75 young people who need our help. Without the generous support of the community, funders and donations, we just could not do the work we do.
In 2022 we have expanded our service to include specialist support for young people leaving the care system, young people experiencing poor mental health and support for young men with chaotic lifestyles.
Our Durham charity has been supporting the County’s young people for over thirty years. It has grown from a small homelessness project in the City to the leading charity it is today.
1980s: the Durham Night Stop charity project
Moving On Durham was first established from a charity project called Durham Night Stop in the late 1980s.
The project was a partnership between Durham Churches Group and Durham City Youth Project who were concerned about the poor provision of homeless support and supported lodgings in the City.
1990s: Moving On Durham charity is formed
After operating as a project of Durham City Youth Project, Durham Night Stop became formally constituted as the charity Moving On Durham in 1996.
The purpose the service at this point was homelessness prevention through the provision of information, advice and guidance to young people – a service that we still offer today.
Over the next few years Moving On developed a number of different services:
- Floating Support
- Advocacy and Peer Support
- Independence Training
- Pre-tenancy training
- Counselling
The charity remained based in Durham City and offered a number of ‘drop in’ and informal training resources for homeless young people out of 2 rented houses on Sherburn Road estate.
Funding at this time was often scarce and the service fluctuated in size and capability from year to year.
2000s: our Durham charity continues to grow
In 2004, we formally established an Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) service.
The IAG service worked on an outreach basis to provide support to young people who are at risk of becoming homeless.
Operating from education and community settings, the service has informed over 5,000 young people of their options and helped them to make informed decisions.
In 2006 we ‘incorporated’ as a company limited by guarantee, reflecting our growing size and ambition to make a difference to young people in County Durham.
2010s: the Moving On Housing Service is established
In 2014, with support from the Northern Rock Foundation, the Moving On Housing Service was set up to provide transitional housing for vulnerable or homeless young people for the first time.
This project quickly enabled us to grow our reach and impact across the County.
2020s: Changes in society
In 2020, in response to COVID guidelines, our young people were issued guidance to social distance.
There was the huge risk of negative impact on mental health and young people involving themselves in risk-taking activities.
In a response to growing demand our charity has grown significantly over the past five years. We now manage 130 properties across Durham, up from 45 in 2018. This means we can provide supported accommodation for around 200 young people every year.
Despite our growth, the need for our charity has never been more acute and our waiting list rarely drops below 75 young people who need our help. Without the generous support of the community, funders and donations, we just could not do the work we do.
In 2022 we have expanded our service to include specialist support for young people leaving the care system, young people experiencing poor mental health and support for young men with chaotic lifestyles.