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About Us
Our journey of compassion and hope
Go Ahead Homes has been operating since 2018, providing supported accommodation to young people across London and the surrounding counties. What started as a small operation has grown into a network of 31 homes, supporting both 16–17s under Ofsted registration and 18+ young adults building toward independence.
Our homes are more than a place to stay: they're safe havens designed for growth, healing and security.
Who we support
Two frameworks. One standard of care.
16–17s
18+
Support we provide
Every home, the same practical support.
Every young person we support gets more than a bed: they get a keyworker, a written plan, and consistent, practical help building the skills to live independently. Whether someone's staying six months or two years, the standard of support doesn't change from home to home.
- Emotional wellbeing & resilience
- Budgeting & financial independence
- Education, training & employment
- Life skills & daily living
- Health access & routines
our homes
31 homes across London and beyond.
Newham
Langdon House
- Male Only
- 16-17
BARNET
Holly House
- Mixed
- 16-17
HARINGEY
Ayla House
- Male Only
- 16-17
Waltham Forest
Cherrydown House
- Mixed
- 16-17
Blog & resources
Guidance for referrers, updates from our homes.
Practical guidance for social workers, IROs and commissioning teams, plus updates from across our homes.
What to Include in a Referral
What info speeds up your referral, and what tends to slow it down.
16–17 vs 18+: Choosing the Right Setting
A quick guide to our two frameworks, and how to know which one fits.
Our Partners
Most Asked Questions
Answers to what referrers and placing authorities most often ask us.
Yes, for eligible 16–17-year-olds. Our 18+ accommodation operates separately for young adults progressing toward independent living.
Referrals come directly from local authorities and referring professionals. Our placements team reviews every referral against current availability and begins the assessment process.
31 homes across London and the surrounding counties, with new homes added as demand grows in specific boroughs.
Yes, alongside planned referrals, we handle same-day and emergency placements where a vacancy allows. Get in touch and our placements team will confirm availability.
Every home provides a keyworker, a written support plan, and consistent day-to-day support: emotional wellbeing, budgeting, education and training, life skills, and health access. The standard doesn’t change from home to home.