During the year ending 31 March 2025, Shekinah Housing CIC continued to provide supported living accommodation for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and enduring mental-health needs. Shekinah Housing CIC continued its mission of providing high-quality supported living accommodation for individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and enduring mental-health needs. The organisation remained focused on giving people not just a place to live, but a secure, dignified and supportive environment where they can thrive and live independently. Over the past financial year, Shekinah Housing has worked tirelessly to create a positive and lasting impact in the community. We have maintained and expanded our portfolio of supported living properties, each tailored to the specific needs of tenants. Through close partnership with local authorities, care providers, and families, each resident received person-centred housing support that promotes independence, stability, and a sense of belonging. In addition to providing safe and comfortable accommodation, Shekinah Housing has strengthened its community role by ensuring robust housing standards, enhancing accessibility, and ensuring properties remain welcoming spaces that support a fulfilling and independent life. Throughout the year, Shekinah Housing CIC achieved several significant milestones that demonstrate our commitment to excellence in supported living: Improving tenancy stability: Shekinah worked closely with support providers to implement clearer tenant-support plans, which included early-intervention mechanisms for housing-related challenges such as rent management, property upkeep, and safeguarding concerns. These efforts contributed to improved tenancy sustainment and reduced disruption for vulnerable individuals who rely on consistent living arrangements. Improving and Upgrading Property Standards: A programme of structured maintenance schedule was introduced across all homes, enabling Shekinah to identify potential safety concerns earlier and ensure compliance with updated housing regulations. This included periodic fire-safety checks, accessibility assessments, and general upgrades to enhance comfort and independence for tenants. Strengthening Community Integration: By working closely with local authorities, care teams, and families, Shekinah Housing promoted social inclusion and community participation. Supportive housing allowed tenants to remain connected to their communities while benefiting from safe, stable living arrangements. Strengthening governance and oversight: Shekinah invested in developing clearer internal processes for property acquisition, risk assessment, and contractor monitoring. These improvements enhanced accountability and ensured each property met both regulatory expectations and the organisation’s commitment to providing safe, welcoming homes. Strategic alignment with local needs: By working with local stakeholders to identify areas where supported-accommodation capacity was low, Shekinah began planning future expansion to ensure that individuals with complex needs can access suitable homes closer to their families, familiar environments, and support networks. Altogether, Shekinah Housing CIC’s work during this financial year contributed meaningfully to improving the quality of life of vulnerable individuals, supporting their independence, and strengthening their integration within the wider community.

Shekinah Housing CIC recognizes that meaningful engagement with stakeholders is essential to providing effective and person-centered supported living. Throughout the year ending 31 March 2025, the organization consulted widely with tenants, families, care providers, local authorities, and community partners to ensure that services remained aligned with the needs and expectations of those we support. The stakeholders that Shekinah continued engagement with this year ending March 2025 included: Tenants residing in Shekinah-supported properties Families, advocates, and guardians Local authority commissioning teams across Somerset, Bristol, Bath and surrounding regions Care and support providers delivering day-to-day support Property owners Community services and wellbeing partners involved in tenant support i.e. doctors, nurses and other professionals. The consultations took place in the following form: Individual tenant reviews and home visits Regular one-to-one meetings were carried out with tenants to gather direct feedback on housing conditions, safety, accessibility, and personal preferences. These conversations helped identify improvements in property layout, maintenance priorities, and environmental comfort. Surveys and informal feedback channels Tenants and families were encouraged to provide feedback via surveys, phone calls, and informal discussions with Shekinah staff. This allowed the organization to capture real-time concerns and suggestions for better housing support. Joint meetings with care providers Routine coordination meetings with support providers helped ensure housing arrangements aligned with individual support plans. These consultations highlighted where additional adaptations, communication improvements, or service adjustments were needed. Engagement with local authority commissioners Strategic meetings with commissioning teams focused on placement needs, gaps in supported living capacity across the region, and opportunities for expanding provision. Authorities also provided feedback on compliance expectations and housing-quality standards, which informed internal improvements.

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