Sainsbury's Leicester North

Apna Ghar is a fifteen unit, self contained supported housing scheme for women and children fleeing domestic violence and/or at risk of homelessness. It has been specifically designed to meet the housing and support needs of women suffering from domestic violence/homelessness or some other special needs. There are a mixture of fifteen flats and maisonettes ranging in size from one bedroom to three bedrooms. Sanctuary Supported Living (SSL) aims to provide a safe, secure refuge for this client group. During your stay at Apna Ghar you will be provided with help and advice in securing long-term permanent accommodation, welfare benefits, development of skills and obtaining services. The address of Apna Ghar is confidential and the scheme is for women only from the age of 18+ and male children up to the age of fifteen. Although male visitors are allowed to the scheme NO male visitors over the age of fifteen are allowed to remain within the overall confines of the scheme beyond 10pm until 9am the next day. ACCOMMODATION There are fifteen self-contained flats/maisonettes. They range from 1 - 3 bedrooms. All the flats are self-contained and provide living and sleeping accommodation. The bathroom is fitted with a bath and an electric shower. The kitchen is fitted with plenty of units and a cooker and a fridge are also provided. The flats benefit from full central heating and double glazing. The windows are fitted with locks for security. There is a door entry telephone in the lounge as well as points for a television and a telephone. All tenants are trained in the use of the door entry and central heating systems. All the flats are individually metered for electricity, gas and water. Smoke detectors are fitted in all the flats. Office: The staff from SSL will hold regular surgeries during weekdays to help resolve any problems of welfare benefits, housing, maintenance etc, which you may encounter. Common Room: This room is situated at the front of the scheme overlooking the main car park. It is for the use of all residents who will be expected to have consideration for others in the room. Playroom: The playroom is situated next to the common room and is available for use at any time. Children must always be supervised by an adult. Refuse Bins: All refuse bins are in the storage area by the car park . Dryer: There is a dryer on the ground floor for use by all tenants. Tokens are available Communal Garden: There is a garden which is overlooked by all the flats. Play equipment is provided. Help and support is given to claim for welfare benefits, go to college or to seek employment. Assistance is also given to find permanent, independent accommodation. We are more than happy to accept food, toiletries, clothes, toys, books, furniture, kitchen essentials, bedding and any other essential items. Most of the women come here with very little personal belongings and they struggle with limited income. Any help will be greatly appreciated by them.

Providing a comprehensive, individualised approach to homelessness. providing sustenance and advocacy. providing enrichment, encouragement and empowerment, enabling service users to progress and sustain progression in the form of independent , indoor living. create partnerships for ongoing support networks.

We work to relieve financial hardship amongst people in south and central Leicestershire by providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to those in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. We also provide signposting and onward support to relevant information and other advisory services.