About the Horn Trust

Our Story

Our Story

Horn Trust was founded on the principles of dignity, opportunity, and community solidarity. Recognising the unique challenges faced by disadvantaged individuals including homelessness, poor mental health, learning disabilities, and social isolation. We set out to create a safe, inclusive space where people can access the support, respect, and opportunities they deserve.

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Vision Statement

Horn Trust envisions a compassionate, inclusive society where young people, vulnerable adults, and families from disadvantaged backgrounds are empowered to thrive. We strive to break down barriers caused by homelessness, mental ill-health, learning disabilities, and social inequality by fostering resilience, promoting community cohesion, and creating opportunities for growth, dignity, and lasting change.

Mission Statement

Horn Trust exists to support and uplift individuals and communities who face social and economic disadvantage. Through tailored support services, advocacy, education, and outreach, we work to reduce homelessness, support mental health and learning disabilities, empower parents and young people, and build strong, cohesive communities rooted in mutual respect and opportunity.

Our Core Values

  1. Inclusion – We believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued, regardless of their background or challenges.
  2. Empowerment – We work to equip individuals with the tools, confidence, and support they need to take control of their lives.
  3. Compassion – We treat everyone with dignity, understanding, and care, putting people at the heart of everything we do.
  4. Collaboration – We build strong partnerships with communities, families, and other organisations to achieve meaningful and lasting impact.
  5. Equity – We challenge injustice and remove barriers that prevent individuals from accessing opportunities and services.
  6. Resilience – We foster strength, adaptability, and hope among those we support, helping them to build better futures.

Meet the Team & Trustees

Our team consists of committed support workers, youth mentors, counsellors, outreach staff, and community leaders. Our trustees bring expertise from social care, community development, education, and the voluntary sector.

Partners & Funders

We work collaboratively with local authorities, schools, charities, community groups, and businesses to deliver meaningful, long-lasting change.

Policies

Access our governance documents, including:

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What We Do

Youth Empowerment

Supporting young people facing barriers to education, employment, and wellbeing.
Programmes include:

  • 1:1 and group mentoring
  • Employability and career support
  • Workshops on leadership, confidence, digital skills, and wellbeing

Homelessness Support

We offer a compassionate, non-judgmental service for individuals facing housing crisis.
Support includes:

  • Crisis intervention and emergency guidance
  • Help securing temporary accommodation
  • Advocacy around housing rights and legal protections
  • Long-term pathways toward stability and independence

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Promoting emotional wellbeing through accessible, culturally informed support.
Services include:

  • Confidential counselling
  • Peer-led support groups
  • Specialist therapy referrals
  • Wellbeing sessions and resilience-building workshops

Learning Disabilities Support

Helping individuals with learning disabilities develop independence, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
We provide:

  • Life skills training
  • Social and recreational activities
  • 1:1 advocacy and personalised support
  • Guidance for families and carers

 

Support for Parents

Strengthening families with practical, emotional, and financial guidance.
Support includes:

  • Parenting classes and coaching
  • Family mediation
  • Benefits and welfare advice
  • Assistance for single parents and newly arrived families

Community Cohesion Projects

Encouraging connection, dialogue, and shared understanding across cultures and generations.
Initiatives include:

  • Community celebrations and local events
  • Cultural and faith dialogue forums
  • Integration programmes for new community members
  • Youth and community engagement panels

7. Working with the Disadvantaged in Somalia

 One of our key objectives is also to work with disadvantaged and poor families, especially women, in the African drylands regions of Somalia and Djibouti to unlock the potential of trees to reduce poverty & protect the environment, drought and desertification.  We provide education, training, policy & technical advice on tree-based development initiatives that support poor communities build incomes, improve their management of & secure access to natural resources, & achieve nutritional security. We are helping with food, water, books, toys for orphan children and homeless families

Horn of Africa Charity - Objectives - Provide Guidance

8. Foodbanks

We run a food bank to help people who are in need in the cost-of-living crisis. We are associated with FareShare and distribute free food parcels in our local community. We try to provide emergency food and essential toiletries to a person in financial hardship.

Horn of Africa Charity - Objectives - Educate

9. Autism Awareness

We actively work for autism awareness. We run regular free workshops for parents and children to know and understand more about autism. Horn trust is determined to play a vital role in creating a society that works for autistic people.

Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer as a mentor, event helper, admin assistant, or support worker and make a direct impact.

Fundraise

Run an event, organise a challenge, or set up a community fundraiser to support our work.

Partner With Horn Trust

Partner with us to deliver joint projects, host events, or strengthen community outreach.

Careers & Opportunities

Join our dedicated team. Roles often include:

  • Support Workers
  • Youth Mentors
  • Community Project Coordinators
  • Volunteer & Outreach Assistants