The Hazel Project

The Hazel Project (Charity number: 1203665) is a Christian charity established in 2015 with a mission to reach out in friendship and support to vulnerable communities, particularly the street homeless population in Southampton, United Kingdom. It operates as a ministry focused on providing practical help and companionship to those experiencing homelessness and related vulnerabilities[2][4].

Separately, there is also a fostering agency operating under the same name in the Kent area, which provides comprehensive foster care services aimed at transforming the lives of vulnerable children. This fostering service is a partnership between two Ofsted "Outstanding"-rated organisations, Xcel 2000 and Diverse Care. The agency supports foster families with resources, education, and engagement to promote the welfare and developmental outcomes of children in their care. Their services include helping foster carers navigate educational challenges and offering a structured independence programme for young people preparing for adulthood. This fostering agency is known for its extensive wraparound support that enables foster children to thrive within nurturing family environments[1][3].

The Hazel Project fostering agency provides educational support including assistance with educational health care plans and safeguarding concerns related to children’s vulnerabilities, such as trauma, criminal exploitation, and radicalisation. Their innovative “working towards independence” programme prepares young people for independent living through personalized goal-setting and workshops, including first aid and fire safety training[3].

While both entities share the name "The Hazel Project," the Christian charity and the fostering agency focus on distinct beneficiary groups and services, unified by a commitment to supporting vulnerable populations.

Note: This article references information available about two organisations known as The Hazel Project, one a Christian charity supporting homeless individuals in Southampton and the other a fostering agency in Kent.

[1] https://thehazelproject.co.uk [2] https://www.thehazelproject.org [3] https://thehazelproject.co.uk/education-and-engagement/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5215015/full-print [5] https://www.instagram.com/hpfostering/