This year, the fund team has focused on actively deploying the capital raised to achieve the property requirements of its housing partners and to increase the number of tenancies. So far, the fund is fully committed, and purchased 109 properties, from one-bed units to family homes and larger properties, including a refuge.
Thanks to the increase in properties being purchased, refurbished and handed over to partners this year, there has been a significant increase in the number of women the fund has housed, as of September 2024, 380 women and children have been housed by the Fund. This year’s data indicates that the combination of the right home and support from housing partners is enabling many of the women to start recovering from their experiences and achieve the outcomes they are personally seeking. According to the survey done in 2023/24, 93% of women said that their home has helped them build their independence and 86% said their home has helped them recover from some of their past experiences and difficulties.
Other notable positive impacts that the fund has had so far include:
• 76 homes handed over to housing partners.
• 9 housing partners.
• 20 impact investors.
• 91.5% of women reported positive impact on their wellbeing and life outcomes (2023/24 survey).
• 87% of women agreed or strongly agreed that they felt safe in their home (2023/24 survey).
• 83% of women reported improved mental health since living in their home (2023/24 survey).
