Canaan Trust
Referral address
Jordan House
14 Main Street
Long Eaton
Derbyshire
NG10 1GR
Referral phone
0115 946 4903
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless men with support needs. Priority given to applicants with a local connection to Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire.
Who we cannot help
History of arson, schedule 1 offenders or sex offenders.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 70
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency, mainly from Barnado's, Social Services, probation and prison services, Connexions, Erewash BC Housing Aid Teams, Broxtowe BC Homelessness Prevention and Amber Valley Council.
Referral procedure
Write or phone Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm. Application form. Interview. May request additional background information depending on the needs of the applicant.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1-3 Months
- Maximum stay: 2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
12 staff plus volunteers, who collectively provide 24/7 hour waking cover. Keywork system (6 residents per key worker) with meetings held weekly or as required. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff offer support around independent living skills, literacy and numeracy, accessing employment and training and liaison with statutory and voluntary agencies. Education facilities providing support in literacy, numeracy and I.T plus an extensive programme of 'Living Skills'. and Employment Related Training.
Rooms and charges
- Single: 12
- Total spaces: 12
Facilities
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- Disabled facilities: 1 ground floor bedroom and toilet are accessible to person with mobility problems.
Rules and policies
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Long Eaton train station - 20 minutes walk. 5 minute walk to bus service network
Volunteering
Currently have a pool of 80 volunteers. Help with food bank, computer skills, befriending, skills sharing, admin, fundraising. Phone 0115 946 4903 or email office@canaan-trust.co.uk for further information.
Donations
Food, furniture, charitable donations of money. Phone 0115 946 4903 or email office@canaan-trust.co.uk for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Canaan Trust 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.