Our mission
Safe homes, person-centred support
To provide safe, well-managed homes and person-centred support that help each resident to stabilise, recover, learn the skills they need, and move on with confidence to a fulfilling, independent life.
Olukazzy Enterprise · Supported Housing
A safe place to grow.
Fully furnished supported accommodation, with personal support for vulnerable adults and young people. This includes people facing homelessness, people rebuilding their lives after seeking asylum, and people recovering from alcohol or substance use.
- Based in Portsmouth
- Referrals from professionals, organisations, families and individuals welcome
About us
We help people find stability, grow, and move on to independent lives.
Olukazzy Enterprise provides supported housing for vulnerable adults and young people. We offer fully furnished accommodation and look at each person's health, livelihood and the level of support they need. Then we build an individualised care plan with them.
We support rehabilitation and reintegration, education and training, and employability. Every step works towards one goal: independence.
We support people who are rough sleeping, sofa surfing or in temporary accommodation. We also support people seeking asylum or newly granted refugee status, young people leaving foster care, and people recovering from alcohol or drug use. Everyone is welcomed without judgement of their situation or their past.
- Vulnerable adults
- Young people
- People facing homelessness
- People seeking asylum and refugees
- Care leavers
- People in recovery
Our purpose
Mission & vision
Our vision
Stability, growth and independence
Every resident will be able to maintain or regain stability, grow, and acquire the skills to lead a functioning, independent life.
Director's note
A note from our Director
In our company, our homes are built on kindness, respect and support. We encourage one another, celebrate progress, and offer a helping hand in difficult times. Together, we work towards independence.
You are not defined only by your achievements, but also by how many people you care about. A caring community begins with people who care.
DirectorOlukazzy Enterprise
What guides us
Our values
Nine commitments shape how we work with every resident.
Dignity & Respect
We treat everyone with respect and dignity, without judging their situation or their past.
Accountability
We support people to take responsibility for their actions, recovery, behaviour and future.
Quality Accommodation
A house should be a home, not an institution. Our homes are clean, well managed and truly homely.
Skill Acquisition
We focus on practical skills and knowledge that are relevant to employment and independent living.
Safety
We create an environment where residents, staff and the wider community feel physically and emotionally safe.
Autonomy & Independence
Our approach empowers and supports people rather than taking over their daily lives.
Choice & Diversity
Individual opinions, preferences and choices are heard, respected and advocated for. We value and respect diversity and difference.
Community & Network
We build a positive community where people belong and take part. We help them keep healthy relationships with people who are a positive influence.
Individualised Care with Compassion
Support plans are tailored to each person's goals, health needs, background and history. We deliver them with empathy, compassion and commitment.
Services
What we do
We provide services that support vulnerable adults and young people, from a safe, furnished home to the skills and confidence needed to live independently.
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Residential & Supported Accommodation
We provide and manage suitable residential and supported accommodation for adults, young people and anyone who needs a stable home. It is a safe place to live.
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Young Person Life Guidance
We give young people guidance through key life stages, including education, decision-making and life choices.
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Substance Misuse Recovery Support
We support people affected by alcohol or drug misuse. This includes recovery planning, key-work sessions, relapse prevention, harm reduction, information, and peer and group activities.
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Individual Support Planning
Each person is encouraged to take part in their own assessment and support planning. Their plan covers accommodation, physical and emotional wellbeing, education, finances and budgeting, independent living and employment.
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Independent Living Skills
We give practical support to build and keep the skills for independent living. This includes budgeting and managing household finances, meal planning and cooking, keeping a safe and clean home, personal organisation, and attending school, lessons and appointments.
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Health & Wellbeing
We help residents engage with the right health, social care, substance misuse and mental health services. We also promote healthier lifestyles and personal wellbeing.
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Partnership & Referral
We work with local authorities, housing providers, the NHS and healthcare services, substance misuse services, mental health services and others as needed.
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Social Inclusion & Community Participation
We encourage, and provide the means for, recreational activities and positive connections with the community.
How we work
How we do it
The process
The journey to independence is about more than stopping alcohol or substance use. Long-term recovery, and helping young people grow into responsible adults, rests on several things together:
- stable accommodation
- physical and mental wellbeing
- social involvement and acceptance
- taking part in recreational, educational and skill-building activities
- financial stability through empowerment, employment and budgeting
Together, these build the ability to live independently and improve self-esteem.
The target: a solid bridge
Olukazzy aims to be a solid bridge between where someone is today and a new beginning.
On one side
- homelessness
- uncertainty
- alcohol or substance dependency
- low self-esteem
A new beginning
- life free from dependency
- a healthy social life
- independent living
- young people growing into responsible adults
The bridge is anchored by four things:
- A structured, abstinence-focused environment
- Rehabilitation
- Education and skills
- Social involvement
Working in partnership
We complement other services. We never replace them.
Our service complements other services as part of a multidisciplinary approach, working alongside a wide range of statutory, health and community partners.
- Local authority services
- Education providers
- Community recovery organisations
- Social workers
- Homelessness services
- Drug and alcohol treatment services
- The NHS
- Mental health services
- Criminal justice services
The pathway
Eight stages, walked together
From the first phone call to life after moving on, this is how we support each resident.
- Stage 1
Referral & contact
A person can refer themselves, or be referred by a partner agency, social worker, organisation or family member. We review the information and get in touch.
- Stage 2
Admission & assessment
The resident moves in. We complete the paperwork together and assess their health and the level of support they need.
- Stage 3
Stabilisation
We help the resident settle into their new home and adjust to the change.
- Stage 4
Care plan
In a one-to-one session we agree an individualised care plan and goals with the resident.
- Stage 5
Activities & progress
Activities, education and skill-building towards the agreed goals.
- Stage 6
Ongoing review
We regularly review the support needed, whether the care plan is still right, and progress towards independence. For young people, this includes their education.
- Stage 7
Moving on
The resident is ready for independence and moves on to a fulfilling independent life.
- Stage 8
Follow-up
We encourage residents to stay connected with peer support and their support network.
The team
The people behind Olukazzy Enterprise
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Oludare Kazeem
Director
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Joell Petty
Olukazzy Enterprise team
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Raheem Ayeni
Olukazzy Enterprise team
Stories & quotes
A place to grow
Here, you are not judged by where you've been, but supported in where you want to go. Every day is a chance to grow in confidence, discover your potential and take another step towards a brighter, more independent future.
Words we live by
“Your past does not define your future.”
“Small steps lead to big changes.”
“You deserve a safe place to grow.”
“Asking for help is a sign of strength.”
“A home is more than a place to stay; it's a place to grow.”
“Your journey. Your pace. Your future.”
“We grow stronger when we support one another.”
“A caring community begins with people who care.”
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Referrals
Make a referral
Refer someone who needs accommodation and support. We support vulnerable adults, people experiencing homelessness, people recovering from alcohol or substance use, people seeking asylum or newly granted refugee status, and young adults who need accommodation and support.
Our referral process is simple, quick and confidential. Tell us as much as you know, and how we can get back to you.
- Professional, community, family and self-referrals welcome
- Treated confidentially
- We will be in touch about next steps
Worried about someone right now?
Our forms are not monitored around the clock. If you are worried about someone's safety, please use the numbers here.
Contact us
Get in touch
Questions about our accommodation, referrals or working with us? Send us a message and we'll get back to you.
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Phone07716 791868