Eden Rural Foyer

“All young people need a home, support and a springboard to independent living, learning and work. Some don’t get it. Foyers fill the gap.”

What is the Eden Rural Foyer?

Some young people do not have the home, support and springboard into independent living, learning and work that they need. Foyers provide that support. Eden Foyer is the only foyer in Cumbria and, as such, is a fantastic resource for the area. The Foyer offers a wide range of services for young people and the wider community.

Housing 

The Foyer has fifteen safe, comfortable and secure self-contained flats for single, young people. In addition to having a need for housing young people who live at the Foyer must also be willing to engage in training, education or employment.

We have dedicated, experienced support workers on site who work with our residents to assist them maintain their tenancies and deal with any other issues they are facing.

Eden District Council nominates people for 50% of our vacancies. The rest are available for nomination from other agencies or for direct application from young people.

We offer a wide range of training opportunities on site and through links with other training providers. Our training is for 16 years plus. Opportunities include:

• Personal Development An opportunity for young people not at present engaged in work, education or employment to get back into training. A twenty hours programme is delivered at the Foyer in partnership with Connexions. The programme is designed to help young people make a positive choice about their future.
• E2E Our entry to employment training is designed to prepare young people aged 16-18 for work or further training. The training course combines basic skills, personal and social development and vocational training. Trainees qualify for an allowance and lunch is provided in our Cyber Café.
• Learn Direct Learn direct computer based training is accessible at the Foyer. In addition to our computers in the Cyber Café, we have a fully equipped IT suite.
• Skillsort Programme Our Skillsort programme is delivered on behalf of Job Centre Plus. We deliver advice, training, motivation and guidance to people aged 18+. The programme offers a wide range of opportunities to encourage people to achieve their full potential.

Cyber Café 

The Foyer Cyber Café serves delicious, healthy food and drinks at affordable prices. The computers offer fast, free access to the Internet. Our Café is open daily and a warm welcome is extended to everyone.

Meeting Room Hire

 We offer rooms for hire at reasonable rates for meetings or for local groups.  Contact the Foyer for details and availability.

Information

In addition to our wide range of on site services, we can provide free and confidential information about a wide range of local services; ask a member of staff for details.

Contact Us

SFERE, Eden Rural Foyer, Old London Road, Penrith  CA11 8ET

Tel:   01768 861650   Fax:  01768 861651
edenfoyer@impacthousing.org.uk

Our normal office hours are Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm