In 2017, we awarded £35,000 towards the purchase of Burlington House, an abstinence-based supported house in Bath.

Organisation

Developing Health and Independence (DHI) runs solution focused services to help vulnerable people and those living on the margins of society turn their lives around, stand on their own feet, and reduce dependency. The people it helps are often disproportionately affected by substance misuse, offending, homelessness, mental health issues, and other factors that can contribute to social exclusion. DHI’s range of specialist services include: advice, outreach, daycare, group sessions, counselling, resettlement, supported housing, criminal justice services, aftercare, alternative therapies, employment services, and social enterprise schemes. All services are ‘strengths based’ and focus on maximising positive connections – within families, communities, and at an individual level. Covering Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, DHI supports more than 4,000 people a year in building a better future.

Burlington House capital project

DHI’s Burlington House offers a cost effective, outcomes focused solution to complex addiction needs within the community. However, due to increased financial pressures particularly as result of changes to social renting, DHI’s Burlington House faced the risk of closure if they could not purchase the property. DHI had raised £750,000 of the £900,000 required to purchase the property at the time of their application. A grant of £35,000 was awarded.

Image: Toby, a DHI service user.