ALABARÉ VETERANS SELF-BUILD SCHEME
The Alabaré Veterans Self-Build Scheme is the connection between our Homes for Veterans and a pathway towards employability and a home that they helped build.
In partnership with renowned construction companies, veterans take part in multiple training programmes, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and have access to support with setting up and managing their new home.
At the end of the course, veterans will have the option to rent one of the homes they have helped to build from our Housing Association partners. Some veterans go on to employment in the construction industry, while others find alternative future careers; however, all benefit from the renewed self-confidence and positive self-esteem that the Self-Build scheme brings.
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STIRLING PROJECT, PLYMOUTH
This three-year project was completed in 2024, supporting 12 previously homeless veterans who built 25 self-contained, affordable rental homes. 6 veterans now live in homes that they helped build.
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DRUMMOND PARK, LUDGERSHALL, Wiltshire
Our five-year project with Lovell Construction in Ludgershall, Wiltshire began in 2022 and features up to 15 new homes for individuals and veteran families.
The first phase of this Veterans Self-Build Scheme was completed in September 2023, with between 3 and 5 veterans being able to take part each year.
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BARNE BARTON, PLYMOUTH
We joined forces in 2024 with Latimer (the development arm of Clarion Housing), Lovell Construction and Plymouth City Council to create this new veterans’ self-build opportunity at Barne Barton, the former Royal Navy site in the city.
Up to four veterans per year, who have previously struggled and been homeless in their civilian lives, will be able to benefit from 12-14 months hands-on construction training plus the opportunity to live in one of the homes they have helped to build.
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GET INVOLVED
If you are a veteran and interested in taking part in our Veterans Self-Build Scheme, we would love to hear from you.
We will arrange a call to make sure that the scheme is right for you and that we can meet any support needs that you have.
You must be willing to commit to a full-time, unpaid programme on a building site which is governed by health and safety law. You must be seriously interested in considering a career in the construction industry. When you apply, we will need the following information:
- Name
- Service number
- Years served
- Arm or Service
- Location
- Driver or non-driver
- Any personal circumstances that may affect your application.
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