Established in 1995, Aberdeen Foyer is a successful charitable organisation working to prevent and alleviate youth homelessness and unemployment in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. At our core we provide supported accommodation to former homeless and at risk young people alongside a range of learning, training, and employment support as well as community health services.

Aberdeen Foyer’s approach recognises that homelessness and disadvantage is not just a matter of providing a home, but necessitates addressing many of the underlying causes and critically providing people with the means of gaining and sustaining employment. This integrated approach allows tenants and programme participants to take the next steps towards independent living, learning and work.

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Aberdeen Foyer Annual Report 09/10

A unique feature of Aberdeen Foyer’s business model is the wholly owned subsidiary company, Foyer Enterprise which encompasses the Foyer Restaurant + Gallery, Foyer Graphics , Roadwise Driver Training and Foyer Works. The businesses provide valuable income to support the work of the Foyer, raise the profile of the organisation in the wider community and provide an invaluable employment and training resource for those with whom we work.

Aberdeen Foyer provides supported tenancies for young people aged 16 – 25 across 7 sites; Aberdeen (2), Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Banchory, Stonehaven and Inverurie working with up to 85 tenants at any one time.

In addition to housing support, we offer a number of services to tenants and people in the wider community including:-

• Lifeshaper – a community rehabilitation programme for those who have had drug problems
• Integrated Drugs Service - Community Rehabilitation - a multi agency initiative supported by the Aberdeen Joint Alcohol and Drugs Action Team
• Early Intervention initiatives for 14-19 year olds
• Young Leaders’ Programme
• Learning Power Award - tenant centred learning programme
• The Prince's Trust Team – 12 week personal development programme
  
• Get Ready for Work – employability programme for 16-18s includes work placements
  
• Training for Work – employability programme for 18+ includes work placements
  
• Build & Train - addresses skills shortages in the construction industry operating across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
  
• Peterhead Learning House and Family Learning support services
  
• Foyer Music - recording and rehearsal studio, live showcase events for new music and outreach workshops
  
• Foyer Health - aims to achieve healthier outcomes for everyone linked to Aberdeen Foyer by providing knowledge, skills and resources that empower individuals towards leading a healthier lifestyle

Aberdeen Foyer is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee, registered in Scotland, No: SC184423 and a registered Scottish Charity, No: SC023655

“All young people
need a home, support and a springboard into independent living, learning and work.
Some don’t have it. Aberdeen Foyer helps fill the gap”.