Supporting people experiencing homelessness across Manchester

Dignity • Support • A better future

A safe place to take the next step.

We stand alongside people experiencing homelessness, helping them find stability, rebuild confidence and move towards lasting independence.

  • Housing guidance
  • One-to-one support
  • Wellbeing referrals
A support worker walking alongside a person in Manchester
People first. Practical help, delivered with respect.
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Welcoming without judgement

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Practical person-led support

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Connected local partnerships

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Focused on lasting outcomes

Our vision

Everyone deserves dignity, safety and the chance to rebuild.

“A safe, welcoming place in Manchester where people experiencing homelessness can access dignity, support and a pathway to a better future.”

Frontstep Manchester combines accommodation guidance with practical, personalised support. We work with people at their own pace, addressing the barriers behind homelessness as well as the urgent need for a safe home.

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How we help

Support built around the person

From the first conversation to a settled home, we bring together the practical help, advocacy and encouragement people need to move forward.

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Housing advice & accommodation

Guidance with housing options, accommodation access, referrals and the practical steps towards a safe place to live.

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One-to-one support

A consistent, trusted worker who listens, helps identify priorities and agrees a realistic plan with each person.

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Health & wellbeing

Support to attend appointments and connect with appropriate physical health, mental health and community services.

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Money & benefits

Practical guidance with budgeting, bills, benefits, Universal Credit and steps towards stronger financial stability.

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Tenancy sustainment

Help to understand responsibilities, manage a home, resolve tenancy issues and build the confidence to sustain accommodation.

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Skills & move-on

Life skills, employability guidance and personalised move-on planning that supports long-term independence.

Our impact

Progress measured in lives moving forward.

We focus on meaningful outcomes: safe accommodation, stronger wellbeing, sustained tenancies and renewed independence.

Work with Frontstep
500+people supported since 2019
200+people supported each year
47%progressing towards work or independence
4+years of local partnership delivery
The journey

From crisis to lasting stability

Every journey is different. Our role is to make the next step clearer, safer and achievable.

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    Listen

    We understand immediate needs, strengths and priorities.

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    Plan

    We agree practical goals with the person, not for them.

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    Connect

    We coordinate housing, health and community support.

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    Move forward

    We build confidence and a pathway to independence.

Need help?

You do not have to take the next step alone.

Speak with Frontstep Manchester about housing-related support, practical guidance and appropriate local referrals.

Call +44 7746 210235 Email our team If you are in immediate danger, call 999. For urgent homelessness help, contact your local council.
Get involved

Build a stronger Manchester with us

Real change happens when residents, services, landlords, employers and community organisations work together.

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Contact us

Let’s start a conversation.

Whether you need support, want to make a referral or would like to work with Frontstep Manchester, our team would be pleased to hear from you.

Telephone+44 7746 210235 Emailadmin@frontstep.org.uk Websitewww.frontstep.org.uk
LocationManchester, United Kingdom

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