Birkenhead Forum HA - The Beacon Project
Referral address
Flats 1-64
Pembroke Court
Princes Place
Tranmere
CH41 9BJ
Referral phone
0800 2346007
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single people aged 16-25 with support needs, including ex-offenders and people with mental health issues. Can accommodate 9 single parents with babies. Local connection required.
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions. All applicants are risk assessed.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.
Referral procedure
Contact the Housing Solutions Team on the above number 24/7. Under 18s have to be referred via social services/Pathways/Response.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 28 days
- Maximum stay: 18 months
Support and accommodation
Support offered
10 full time staff on-site, 24 hour waking cover. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff provide support around daily living skills, help with access to training and employment and signposting to other services.
Rooms and charges
£2.80pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Flat: 63
- Total spaces: 63
Facilities
- Furnishings: Flats fully furnished.
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- Disabled facilities: 6 rooms are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Other facilities: Lounge, garden.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol allowed for under 18s. Smoking allowed in own flats and garden only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Maximum 3 per resident until 11pm Mon-Thurs, midnight Fri-Sun. Can stay overnight twice a week.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Green Lane train station - 5 minutes walk.
Volunteering
Email hr@forumhousing.co.uk or phone 0151 649 9718 to request volunteering pack.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Birkenhead Forum HA - The Beacon Project and would like to tell us about any of this information that needs updating please email the Homeless Link Information team. Please note this email address does not contact the service listed above so do not use it if you are looking for help or advice.