Prince William Showcases First Homes in Aberdeen as Part of Homelessness Initiative
The visit highlights the Homewards project's progress, including youth-focused solutions and new employment partnerships to address homelessness.
- Prince William toured the first homes delivered by the Homewards Innovative Housing Project in Aberdeen on March 27, 2025.
- The initiative focuses on eradicating homelessness in six UK pilot locations by making it rare, brief, and unrepeated.
- A new partnership with recruitment agency Hays was announced to provide employment and training opportunities for those experiencing homelessness.
- The Homewards Aberdeen Coalition is prioritizing youth homelessness, addressing a 3.9% rise in young people becoming homeless in the area over the past year.
- Prince William participated in a workshop with young people to discuss Project Flourish, a program aimed at supporting youth and fostering collaboration with local employers.