About Us………… Frequently Asked Questions

When did Community Campus '87 begin?

The group was formed in 1987 and formally registered in 1988. It developed as a response by a group of concerned individuals to the ever developing housing crisis particularly in Cleveland in the North East of England [please note since Local Government reorganisation in 1996 Cleveland no longer exists, the area is split into four unitary authorities - Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton and Hartlepool].

What are the basic objectives of the organisation?

• "To carry on for the benefit of the community, the business of providing housing accommodation facilities and amenities for homeless persons in particular young homeless persons in conditions of need, hardship or distress."
• "To provide advice to those in conditions of need in relation to homelessness, housing provision and related issues."

Where does Community Campus '87 operate from?

Our Middlesbrough team of Support Workers are based in Middlesbrough, at the St Mary's Centre, 82-90, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RW and our building named The Heaven Building (It was once a disused Night Club!) at 76 Brunswick Street, TS18 1UU. Heaven provides office space, training rooms, canteen/café area, drop in facilities etc.

How is support provided for young homeless people?

We have a team of Tenant Support Workers and a Supported Housing Manager based in each office who work to support young homeless people applying to the organisation, assisting in making applications and generally supporting them through claiming benefits, considering housing options etc. When young people become tenants of Community Campus '87 they each have an individual support plan, tailored to their needs, which focuses on key areas such as; managing a tenancy, health, personal development, housing/resettlement and employment, training and education etc.

How can young people become involved in the organisation?

Young people contribute to all levels of the organisation, they are encouraged to be formal members of the organisation, be involved at house meetings, at tenants meetings, at project meetings and represent the organisation to visitors and project sponsors. The structure allows young people to take certain decisions and be involved on the committee of management with appropriate training and support.

What is the Legal Status of the organisation?

Community Campus '87 (Cleveland) Ltd is the name of a voluntary housing group registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965 - 1987 (Registration No 26020R). The organisation has tax exempt charitable status (Inland Revenue reference XR 23315).

Anything Else?

The organisation now runs a variety of innovative projects all focused upon young person centred development enabling young people achieve their potential. The projects provide formal and informal structures for training, participation and development, giving young people a valuable stepping stone in their lives. Projects include; The Key Skills Project, The Youth Project, Heaven Project …for more information follow the links. The organisation is a recognised Investor in People (see Awards).