Ellen Court in Radcliffe recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary. To mark this special anniversary we invited key partners, colleagues and customers to visit the scheme and celebrate.
The scheme provides specialist support and accommodation for women aged between 16 and 25 who are pregnant or have children under five. We are committed to helping these women develop key life skills and achieve their goals and aim to resettle them into their own homes with the skills needed to sustain a tenancy.
Over the past 20 years, Ellen Court has supported many young parents in achieving their goals and having successful futures.
Danielle Dawson, one of our Housing and Wellbeing Assistants at Castelcroft House, moved into Ellen Court when it first opened its doors in 2004. She had a successful move after receiving the support she needed to meet her aspirations and move into suitable long-term accommodation.
Rebekah, a customer from Ellen Court said:
Living at Ellen Court has been a life-changing experience for me. The support and understanding I’ve received here has helped me build my confidence and independence. I feel safe, valued and empowered to reach my goals. Ellen Court has truly given me the foundation I need to create a brighter future for me and my son, Callum.
Sarah Phethean, Housing and Wellbeing Manager at Great Places said:
I am honoured to have been a part of Ellen Court over the past 20 years since it was built back in 2004. Many young parents and children have been supported to achieve their goals and have a successful future, we have a great relationship with our partners and a fantastic team who are driven and passionate about the customers and the service. Here’s to another 20 years!
Victoria Crookes, Commissioning Manager at Bury Council said:
It was great to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Ellen Court with colleagues and customers. This is a valuable service that’s helps many young women and their children by providing much needed accommodation and support to develop independent living skills in a safe and caring environment, well done to everyone!
