The Ashley Foundation (TAF), based in Blackpool, Lancashire, today announced the recent appointment of Mr. Simon Alter, as Support Manager overseeing all of the foundation’s residential locations.

Previously with St Basils, a youth homeless organisation in Birmingham, Simon brings with him a wealth of experience, specifically in the areas of youth homelessness, training, employment and social support services.

Simon Alter said: “It is a real privilege to be appointed Support Manager at The Ashley Foundation.”

“I am looking forward to working with everyone at TAF as we strive toward our mutual goal of reducing homelessness in Blackpool,” Alter added.

Lee Dribben, CEO of TAF said: “We’re extremely excited to have Simon join our team of committed professionals.”

“Simon’s appointment to the post of Support Manager is an important role and one that I am confident with which he will excel,” Dribben confirmed.

There are many and varied reasons why people become homeless. Relationship breakdown, domestic violence, young people asked to leave home, people with drug and alcohol or mental health issues who are unable to sustain an independent lifestyle and more recently due to recession, where someone might lose their job and are then are unable to pay their mortgage or rent, the list goes on and on.

The Ashley Foundation is determined to offer the opportunity and the support necessary to encourage and enable personal growth and self-development. Its aim is to empower individuals to develop the necessary skills through a programme of high support and educational opportunities, which will enable them to move into independent living and successfully sustain their own tenancy.

 

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The Ashley Foundation (TAF) is a registered homeless charity, established in 1997 for the purpose of providing accommodation and support to ‘homeless individuals in need’. Committed to treating individuals with dignity and respect, TAF is determined to offer the opportunity and the support necessary to encourage and enable personal growth and self-development. There are many and varied reasons why people become homeless. Relationship breakdown, domestic violence, young people asked to leave home, people with drug and alcohol or mental health issues who are unable to sustain an independent lifestyle and more recently due to recession, where someone might lose their job and are then are unable to pay their mortgage or rent, the list goes on and on. Helping someone to rebuild relationships with family or friends, stay in education, take up employment and training opportunities or deal with their drug and alcohol or mental health problem is as much about tackling homelessness as is securing a roof over their head. For more information visit https://www.theashleyfoundation.org.uk.