Introducing The Hub – René House's New Social Space
Coming soon: our new city-centre space where residents can build life skills, access support, and connect with our community in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
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Do you have skills that could help someone build a more stable future? As we develop The Hub in Nottingham, we’re looking to partner with organisations and individuals who can deliver practical workshops – from life skills to employability training – to support our residents beyond supported accommodation.

When we talk about homelessness, the focus is often on the point of crisis – when someone has physically lost their home. But the reality is, homelessness rarely happens overnight. Instead, it's usually the result of things slowly unravelling over time.

Did you know that the support in supported accommodation isn't actually funded? Supporting homeless individuals is a mandatory requirement by the local authority, but organisations like René House are only paid to manage the properties, and not to support the residents in need.

Running supported accommodation isn't an easy job. But there are moments, both small and large, that remind you exactly why you do this work. We sat down with our Founders, Tiff and Theo, to ask about some of the moments that have stuck with them over the years.

When people find out what we do - running a supported accommodation business for vulnerable adults and families transitioning out of homelessness - the responses vary, but most people ask one question in particular: "Why do you do this? What's the point?"