Our Impact

After more than three decades of rough sleeping, Aaron arrived at Quo Vadis Trust in December 2024. In less than a year, he has not only found a safe and stable place to call home — he has become one of QVT’s newest volunteers, showing up every week to put a smile on the faces

When did you first come to Quo Vadis Trust, and what was going on for you at that time? “I came to QVT as a resident in August 2024. I was keen to move because I wasn’t too happy in my old place, but QVT was better than I expected. The support is great —

When Ibrahaim first arrived at Quo Vadis Trust, he was ready for the next step in his recovery and independence. Having previously lived in a care home and supported accommodation, he was used to sharing space and daily responsibilities. Moving into one of Quo Vadis Trust’s supported housing projects gave him a new level of

Elizabeth joined Quo Vadis Trust after experiencing significant trauma. Since coming into supported housing, she’s made incredible progress—building confidence, finding strength, and giving back through volunteering. Here, she shares her story in her own words. When did you first come to Quo Vadis and what was going on for you at that time?I have been

Here we share the inspiring interview and story of Russell, one of our clients here at Quo Vadis Trust. Russell has been with us for just over a year, and his story highlights how ‘ordinary’ people can fall on hard times and struggle with their mental health, and how our charity is here to help

I’ve been with QVT for just over 3 years. I spent 7 months at Verdant Lane before I came here to Woodyates. Verdant Lane was brilliant. I was in a bad way when I came into QVT. Having been homeless, Verdant Lane helped me to be calmer, and they helped with benefits and starting to

I have been living at Verdant Lane for 18 months and I feel very settled here. My experience with QVT has been helpful in multiple ways. One of the things that I enjoy most is volunteering. The QVT staff taught me how to volunteer and made me understand being involved in activities helps build skills

It’s been a year since I started living in the Chudleigh scheme at Quo Vadis Trust. My family, church network and previous key worker found this organisation when my previous supported housing had to close down due to funding issues. When I first came, I was apprehensive about making friends. It took me a few

One of our residents at our Verdant Lane scheme, Dave*, had a tenancy that was at risk because he was not able to sustain a healthy standard of living in terms of cleanliness and tidiness, which represented a health and safety hazard for both himself and the property. Recently he received a notice to quit,

The care leavers scheme here at Quo Vadis Trust is for young people aged 18-25 years old who have just left the care system. The aim of the scheme is to provide support: whether it’s emotional support, with their benefits, or with regards to their education. We also aid them in applying for jobs, along

A psychotic episode caused by drug misuse led me to Quo Vadis Trust. I joined QVT in August 2020 and was first moved to Verdant Lane. Before QVT I was dealing with a friendship breakup which was the root to my substance abuse, I was having a lot of mixed emotions such as anger, betrayal

I have been living in QVT for about four years. I have been first in the house where we had 24 hours support, and then I moved to Adelaide Lodge, where staff support us a few hours a day. I like to live here and get on with everybody. My key worker is offering good