Amber Foundation - Ashley Court
Referral address
Chawleigh
Chulmleigh
EX18 7EX
Referral phone
01769 582022
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 18-30, including ex-offenders and people with drug and alcohol problems. Those with a local connection prioritised. (29 inc.)
Who we cannot help
People on Sex Offenders' Register and/or those assessed as a high risk of serious harm to others or themselves.
- Minimum age accepted: 17
- Maximum age accepted: 29
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Can accept referrals direct from prison.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application form completed by prospective resident and referral agency. Interview. Require proof of ID and information on convictions. Require placement funding for applicants from outside Devon.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 3 months
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
26 full time staff, sleep-in cover. Keywork system (8 residents per key worker), daily meetings. Provide support around independent living skills and tenancy issues. Range of personal fitness and outdoor activities aimed at building self-confidence, teamworking and communication skills.
Rooms and charges
£35-£46pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Single: 13
- 2 bed: 11
- Total spaces: 35
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Lounge, gym, activity rooms, garden.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol or drugs allowed on the premises. Smoking in designated outside area only. Must attend residents' meetings. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Until 10pm. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Eggesford train station - 20 minutes walk.
Donations
Food, clothes, household goods, money. Phone 01769 581011 for details.
Is this page accurate?
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