The journey began in 2003 on a deprived council estate in South East London,

where a young couple, Jon and Tamsin, started welcoming homeless individuals

to stay on the sofa of their one-bedroom flat. When a friend caught wind of this,

he offered to rent out his house so the couple could support more people. For

the next seven years, they lived in that four-bedroom home alongside men

transitioning directly from prison, witnessing firsthand the transformative power

of a stable, supportive environment.Over the following decade Jon worked for several large supported housing

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charities, gaining valuable professional experience. However, often feeling

frustrated by the excessive bureaucracy in these larger organizations, which

frequently limited the time staff could spend providing direct, meaningful

support to residents.

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Henrys Housing was founded as a response to those experiences. We aim to

bridge the gap between professional best practices and a truly human-centered

approach, ensuring our team has the time and capacity to provide the personal

support every resident deserves.

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The Project's name, Henry’s Housing, is a tribute to the first resident we supported in

South East London. Although he tragically took his own life, his memory fuels our

work. We named this Project in his honor, carrying a desire to house and support the

many Henrys that are still out there.

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At Henry's Housing, we are faith-based, not faith-biased; we support anyone

regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe in the

value of taking time with people, sticking with them through their journey, and seeing

individuals for who they truly are. We are committed to building trust and creating a

genuine sense of belonging, and these values are at the heart of everything we do.

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