Impact

Pilot Programme 2024—2025

We worked with RefuAid to connect 20 households with interest-free loans to cover the cost of deposit, rent, furniture and flooring.

10 households moved into housing after previously being unhoused  

9 households were able to fully furnish their homes

95% of households (previously unhoused) are housed after working with RootsMove. 

100% of clients said they received the support they needed to improve their home

Quotes

“I’ve been able to settle into my new home. I’ve been able to find new employment and make new friends and it’s contributed greatly to my mental health and my general life in particular. I feel happy.”

“The loan has a positive impact on my life as now I feel comfortable and safe where I live and it has also improved my mental health.”

“It was such a relief to floor and furnish my apartment. This has improved my wellbeing generally in terms of housing.”