Interventions Alliance has launched a pilot project to provide homes in Newcastle for men under probation supervision who are leaving monitored and supported accommodation. 

Too often men reach the end of their stay in supervised accommodation with nowhere permanent to go to or only precarious arrangements. The Moving Forward Homes pilot offers three homes with tenancies of up to two years, with tenants continuing to receive personalised support. The aim is to give them the security and stability they need to build a positive future.  

The pilot launched with three units and is reserved for recipients who have complied with the rules of their court orders or release from prison agreements. If successful, the model will be expanded to bring more homes into the project.  

Housing is one of the most important factors in whether someone successfully returns to their community after serving a prison sentence or time in supervised probation accommodation. Government figures show that the rate of reoffending is halved when people are released into stable accommodation compared to those who are released into rough sleeping.   

This pilot will mean the men who move into these homes will avoid hostels, homelessness or a housing cliff edge at the end of a stay in supervised accommodation. The first men moved into the homes in October 2025.  

Ben Thompson, Strategic Manager at Newcastle’s Independent Approved Premises, explained: 

 

“Often, men tell us on their first day with us that finding a place for when they leave is their biggest worry. If we can get long-term housing in place, we can help provide stability for these men with a future away from crime.  

 

“Crucially, this pilot offers housing where the length of stay is measured in years, rather than days or weeks. Once they have served their time, these men are coming back to Newcastle. By supporting their return to the community successfully, we’re reducing the chances of further offending and making everyone safer.” 

The pilot will offer additional housing units, funded through private investment, ensuring these is no impact on the existing provision of social homes in the city.