First People Housing CIC

09/12/2025

The weather might be miserable today — wet, windy and cold — but inside our services the work never stops.

Across Hertfordshire, Harrow and North London, our team offer warmth, compassion and support to men taking their first steps toward stability.

Hard day outside.
Real progress inside.

firstpeople.org.uk

08/12/2025

Every Monday is a chance for someone to begin again.

A new room.
A new routine.
A quiet space where life can finally steady itself.

Across Hertfordshire, Harrow and North London, men are moving into safety and rebuilding at their own pace — with people who won’t give up on them.

Find out more at firstpeople.org.uk

05/12/2025

Looking for a new role to step into before the weekend?

We’re hiring a Part-Time Housing Benefit Administrator to join our team in Hatfield.

This is a key role that keeps our housing operations running and helps men rebuild their lives after homelessness, addiction, or time in the criminal justice system.

If you’re organised, detail-driven and want work that genuinely makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit.

📌 Mon, Wed, Thurs
📌 £23,500–£24,500 pro-rata
📌 Meaningful, purpose-led work
📌 Supportive, values-driven team

👉 Apply now: www.firstpeople.org.uk/work-with-us

And please share — the right person might be in your network.

04/12/2025

A fresh start happens in small moments.
A man picking up his keys.
A support worker helping him settle.
A quiet room becoming a safe place again.

Across Hertfordshire, Harrow and North London, we’re helping men rebuild stability one steady step at a time. Real progress, real lives moving forward.

👉 Learn more: FirstPeople.org.uk

03/12/2025

Not everyone has a warm, safe place to go this December.

For many men, the festive season highlights loneliness, uncertainty and the simple need for somewhere to feel secure.

At First People Housing CIC, we provide supported accommodation for men rebuilding their lives — from crisis to confidence, one step at a time.

If you know someone who needs help, you can refer them here:

firstpeople.org.uk/make-a-referral

Let’s make this season a little warmer for the ones who need it most.

02/12/2025

We’re Hiring: Housing Benefit Administrator (Part-Time)

First People Housing CIC is looking for a reliable, detail-loving Housing Benefit Administrator to join our team in Hatfield.

If you’re organised, calm under pressure and want your work to actually matter, this might be your perfect role.

You’ll be helping manage Housing Benefit claims that keep people housed, supported and moving forward. It’s not just paperwork, it’s the difference between stability and uncertainty.

📌 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
📌 Salary: £23,500–£24,500 (pro-rata)
📌 Location: Hatfield

What you’ll get:
✔ A supportive, values-driven team
✔ Full training and ongoing support
✔ A role with genuine purpose and impact

👉 Apply here: www.firstpeople.org.uk/work-with-us

Feel free to share — the right person may already be in your network.

01/12/2025

🚍 DOUBLE-DECKER PROJECT ALERT 🚍

We support men rebuilding their lives by getting them hands-on with real projects — learning trade skills, gaining confidence and being part of something that matters.

Right now, we’re working on our first major project — the Jonge Jan, a 1906 Dutch barge — and now we’ve been offered something a little unexpected…

A red London double-decker bus 👀

We’ve got the vision.
We’ve got the team.
Now we just need one thing:

👉 A small piece of land for around 9 months
Somewhere safe to park the bus while our guys restore it and build skills for the future.

Nothing fancy. Just space to store it while the transformation happens.

Got land?
Know someone who does?
Or can point us in the right direction?

📩 Contact Wendy Nee
✉️ wendy@firstpeople.org.uk
📱 07733 919 688

Let’s turn this bus into something extraordinary — and change a few lives along the way. 💪✨

30/11/2025

We’re Hiring!

First People Housing CIC is looking for a Part-Time Housing Benefit Administrator to join our team in Hatfield.

If you’re organised, brilliant with detail, and want a job that genuinely helps people rebuild their lives, this could be the perfect fit.

In this role, you’ll help manage Housing Benefit claims — making sure our residents stay housed, supported and on track for a fresh start. It’s steady, meaningful work with a team that truly cares.

📌 Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs
📌 Salary: £23,500–£24,500 (pro-rata)
📌 Location: Hatfield

We offer:
✔ A supportive, values-led team
✔ Training and ongoing development
✔ A role with real purpose and impact

👉 Apply here: www.firstpeople.org.uk/work-with-us

Feel free to share — the right person could be in your network.

27/11/2025

We’re proud to share that The Hideout Collective CIC have launched their brand new website.

The Hideout Collective is a social enterprise transforming overlooked spaces – including the Jonge Jan barge at King’s Cross – into meaningful places with purpose.
What makes this work especially powerful is the people behind it. Clients from First People Housing are involved in every restoration, gaining skills, structure, confidence and fresh opportunities along the way.

This partnership gives men a chance to rebuild, contribute and be part of something they can stand back and feel proud of.

We’d love your support.
Please take a moment to follow The Hideout Collective on social media, share their work and help us spread the word as they continue to grow.

👉 Facebook, Instagram & TikTok:
👉 Website: www.thehideoutcollective.org.uk

Your support really does make a difference — every follow helps this project reach more people and open more opportunities.

Our brand new website is now live!

This marks a big step forward for us, and for the communities we’re here to support.

At The Hideout Collective, we restore unique and forgotten spaces – from historic barges to cabins and creative hideaways – and turn them into places with purpose.

What truly makes this work meaningful is the people behind each project.

We’re proud to be working alongside First People Housing, whose clients help bring every restoration to life. Their skills, graft and determination are at the heart of what we do, and every project creates opportunities for confidence, training and fresh starts.

Explore the new site:
👉 www.thehideoutcollective.org.uk

If you want to support our journey, please follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok:
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Every like, share and follow helps us grow this mission and open more doors for people rebuilding their lives through creativity and community.

27/11/2025

We’re excited to share that The Hideout Collective have officially launched their brand new website.

This social enterprise transforms overlooked and forgotten spaces into opportunities — restoring historic barges, cabins, studios and other unique hideouts while helping men rebuild confidence, skills and purpose along the way.

Our clients from First People Housing are already hands-on with the refurbishment of the Jonge Jan at King’s Cross, gaining real experience, structure and a sense of achievement through this meaningful project.

You can explore the new site here:
👉 thehideoutcollective.org.uk

And if you’d like to support their journey, please give their pages a follow and share:
📍 Facebook, Instagram & TikTok


Every follow, like and share helps shine a light on the work being done — and supports the men rebuilding their lives one project at a time. 💙

26/11/2025

Cold nights are settling in, and winter can be especially hard for anyone without a safe place to stay.

If you know a man who is struggling, sofa-surfing, or at risk of homelessness, a referral could make all the difference. A warm room and proper support can be the turning point.

👉 Make a referral: https://www.firstpeople.org.uk/make-a-referral
(Please note we can currently only accept male clients.)

We support men across Hertfordshire, Harrow and North London, and if you’re unsure whether someone qualifies, just message us — we’ll always do our best to help.