Sky Housing CIC is a community interest company dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing for refugees and vulnerable individuals in Coventry and beyond.
With over 25 years of experience in the housing sector, our journey began in the early 2000s as private landlords. We’ve since:
- Managed over 100 rooms across various types of properties.
- Provided student accommodation for the first 20 years of our journey.
- Gained extensive experience with HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) management.
- Collaborated with the Refugee and Migrant Centre for more than 5 years.
- Delivered housing solutions with compassion, professionalism, and community focus.
- We bring both lived experience and professional knowledge to support those most in need of housing security.
Sky Housing CIC is a community-focused organisation dedicated to providing supported accommodation and comprehensive integration services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants in the UK. Our mission is to offer safe, stable housing solutions coupled with essential support services to empower individuals and families as they transition into independent living and active community participation.
Provision of Safe and Supportive Housing
Offering temporary and semi-permanent accommodation that is secure and culturally sensitive, ensuring compliance with all housing safety and legal standards.
Integration and Resettlement Assistance
Facilitating access to healthcare, education, legal aid, and employment opportunities. This includes assistance with registering for essential services and providing orientation to life in the UK.
Personalised Case Management
Developing tailored support plans for each individual or family, assigning key workers to advocate on their behalf and liaise with relevant authorities and service providers.
Life Skills Development
Conducting workshops on budgeting, cooking, digital literacy, and understanding tenancy rights to promote self-sufficiency.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Providing access to mental health services, including trauma-informed care, to address the psychological needs of our beneficiaries.
Community Engagement Initiatives
Organising social events, peer support groups, and volunteer programs to foster community integration and reduce social isolation.
Employment and Educational Pathways
Assisting with job search strategies, CV preparation, interview skills, and connecting individuals to language courses, apprenticeships, and volunteer opportunities.
- Refugees: Individuals granted asylum status seeking stable housing and support services.
- Asylum Seekers: Individuals awaiting asylum decisions who require accommodation and assistance.
- Migrants: Particularly those with limited access to public funds or facing vulnerable circumstances.
- Local Communities: Through enhanced social cohesion and cultural diversity resulting from successful integration of refugees and migrants.
Sky Housing CIC operates on a not-for-profit basis, ensuring that all income and assets are reinvested into the organisation’s community-focused objectives. Directors and shareholders will not receive any personal financial benefits beyond reasonable remuneration for services rendered, in compliance with CIC regulations. The company adheres to a strict conflict of interest policy and upholds the asset lock principle to guarantee that resources are dedicated exclusively to community