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Central Herts YMCA, as the Managing Agent of YMCA England’s Housing
scheme, welcomes applications for supported housing from people from all
backgrounds.
Local Profile
YMCA Central Herts provides short-term, single persons supported hostel accommodation for 82 people plus 34 spaces in “move-on” bed-sits with shared kitchens. The priority group for accommodation are young homeless people aged between 18 and 30 with a local connection who are referred by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, though YMCA Central Herts will occasionally house individuals outside these criteria. A wide cross section of people will be accommodated, including referrals from the Probation Service and Social Services, college students, local workers, people in crisis needing short term assistance, referrals from DIP (Drug Intervention Programme) and asylum seekers.
Where we are
Central Herts YMCA
Peartree Lane
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire
AL7 3UL
Tel: 01707 351400
Fax: 01707 351401
YMCA Central Herts shares the hostel building with a vibrant Social Club (including Licensed Bar) for residents and their guests and runs an ICT suite in partnership with Oakland’s college and YMCA Training. Additional facilities for residents also include a Training Kitchen and an on-site Counselling Service, as well as regular formal and informal activities organised as part of our Personal and Social Development Programme.
Furthermore, the Association runs a day nursery, after school care and holiday programmes for children and lets meeting rooms to groups representing all ages and backgrounds. We are actively involved in various youth and community projects in the local area, often working in partnership with the local council and faith communities.
Homelessness Services Available at Central Herts YMCA
In partnership with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, YMCA Central Herts provides temporary accommodation for up to 11 homeless young people with a priority housing need. In return, the YMCA is able to nominate 5 of its residents per year to Council bed-sit accommodation, as well as 3 further spaces of a similar nature being offered by the Guinness Trust.
Summary of Accommodation Details
| Age range accepted | 18+ (18-30 yrs are given priority) |
| Core
Rent (weekly) |
Hostel 1 - £ 57.04 Hostel 2 (Self-catering) - £59.02 |
| Service
Charge Eligible for Housing Benefit (weekly) |
Hostel 1 - £29.62 + £15.16 VAT Hostel 2 (Self-catering) - £24.65 |
| Service
Charge – Personal Charge (weekly) |
Hostel 1 - £123.32 Hostel 2 (Self-catering) - £88.66 |
| Total
Rent Charge Payable (weekly) |
A room £104.43 B room £87.46 C room £100.63 |
| How many units of accommodation | Hostel 1 – 81 Hostel 2 (Self-Catering) - 34 |
| Catchment area (if restricted) | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Type of accommodation available | Single rooms: 82 with wash basin in room and shared toilets and showers, catered (breakfast and evening meal provided in canteen) 34 en-suite, with shared kitchen facilities |
| Furnished | Yes, fully furnished. |
| Laundry facilities available | Yes, washers and dryers on site. |
| Cost of Wash tokens | £1.70 |
| Cost of Dryer tokens | £0.25 |