Growth and Quality Emerging Futures exists to change lives. Everything we do focuses on this goal. We want to know what works so we can do more of it, and what doesn’t so that we can improve. That’s why we commissioned respected sector analyst Russell Webster to produce three external reviews of our work and […]
Emerging Futures
Greater protections for social housing tenants
New Social Housing Regulation Bill comes into force. Emerging Futures has applied a simple rule to its housing stock to date. “Would I live there?”. So we look forward to the new Social Housing Regulation Bill, recognising it as a more systematic and vital step towards improving the safety and quality of social housing, protecting […]
Ending the cycle of reoffending
Prison leavers housing pilot saves over £700k in reduced offending. I have seen first hand the damage that substance misuse has on families, communities, and individuals. Thinking about missed opportunities to help people when they need it the most often keeps me awake at night. We know that the window of motivation to help someone […]
Introducing our new Chair of the Board
Welcome to Tom Ebbutt, Chair of the Board We are delighted to welcome Tom Ebbutt as our new Chair of the Board from April 2023. Tom takes over from David Royce, who led our Board from 2015. An impressive background working with social enterprises Tom brings an impressive track record in senior management with organisations […]
Thank you and farewell to David Royce, Chair of Trustees (2015-2023)
A warm tribute to our departing Chair of Trustees, David Royce Emerging Futures wishes to say a fond farewell to David Royce who steps down in March after close on seven years as Chair of Trustees. David became involved with Emerging Futures in 2013 as strategic advisor to founders Ray Jenkins and Damian Grainer, who […]
Together we are stronger
Working to improve social housing through values-based partnerships Shelter’s campaign for social housing regulation Emerging Futures is totally aligned with Shelter’s Campaign to beef up the provisions of the Government’s Social Housing Regulation Bill. We welcome the move to improve the regulation of social landlords and provide greater protection for people living in exempt accommodation. […]
Ending 2022 on a high
Celebrating outstanding impact in another challenging year. As 2022 draws to a close, it is natural to reflect on what we achieved during a year of challenges and change. A new way of working COVID altered our world for ever. Now, a blend of in-person and digital service delivery and remote working are the established […]
Families are not tools in the treatment process
Prioritising the needs and wellbeing of families impacted by drug and alcohol addiction. A recent article in The Guardian discussed the well-known importance of ongoing support from family and professionals in the recovery of people who relapse during drug and alcohol treatment. Individuals benefit hugely from family involvement, but we also understand the huge toll […]
From recovery to a rewarding career
How recovery led to a passion for giving others a second chance In our latest ‘On the Ground’ feature, Housing Manager, James Lock, talks about his passion for providing exceptional homes where people can learn and achieve. He tells us about his own recovery journey and hopes for the future. Tell us about your progression […]
Life-changing recovery housing in Kirklees and Dewsbury
First tenants welcomed to new home-from-home community drug detox service Emerging Futures is delighted to welcome the first tenants at its new community drug detox service. Delivered in partnership with Change Grow Live, the new 4-bed house provides high quality, individual detox support to people living in Kirklees and Dewsbury. Funded by Kirklees Council, the […]
