Background Lisa* became a tenant with NOMAD in July 2024, beginning her journey toward independent living with the support of our team. She first moved into one of our training flats, where she received weekly visits from her housing officer to help her manage her mental health, maintain housing stability, and build positive relationships. Building Confidence
Fancy a huge challenge?This October 2025, join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement and adrenaline as you take on the ultimate challenge – walking barefoot across hot coals! We’re joining forces with The Archer Project and Roundabout to raise vital funds and awareness to help end homelessness in Sheffield. Together, we want to make
On Sunday 27th April, our CEO, Steve, is taking on the Manchester Marathon – all 26.2 miles – to raise awareness of Nomad’s work and the growing need for safe, secure housing across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. 🏃♂️🏡 Every step Steve takes will help shine a light on the challenges many people face when trying
When Marvin* first arrived, he was facing some tough challenges – nowhere to live, out of work, and battling depression. We offered him a place to stay in our training flats, giving him a fresh start and the support he needed to begin rebuilding. Teaming up with a housing and progression officer, Marvin put together
In 2019, Hassan and Jamal* moved into one of our training flats, each coming from very different backgrounds. Jamal had been working as a chef, but a sudden breakup led to him losing his job, turning his life upside down in an instant. Hassan had been struggling with his mental health and battling drug-related issues.
Nomad Acquires Second Property in Stocksbridge, Strengthening Efforts to Combat Homelessness Sheffield-based charity Nomad Opening Doors is proud to announce the successful acquisition of its second property, located in Stocksbridge. This significant purchase reflects Nomad’s ongoing mission to tackle homelessness and provide high-quality, affordable housing to those most in need. Traditionally focused on property management,
Rachel was living in a hostel before she came to Nomad. Prior to this, she had been sofa-surfing for three years after leaving the family home at 16 due to abuse and suffering from severe depression and anxiety. Rachel had been experiencing bullying at the hostel, felt coerced into relationships, and over time became scared
On 27th March 2024, Nomad collaborated with South Yorkshire Migration and Asylum Action Group (SYMAAG) to host an event to shed light on the current alarming housing issue in Sheffield and discuss how it can be addressed. The document below is a report made from the event which outlines issues, explores ideas on how to
When Gerald first reached out to Nomad, he found himself in the challenging position of sofa surfing. After supporting him into a shared accommodation, he discovered more than just a roof over his head. Through our support services, Gerald received assistance with crucial tasks such as accessing benefits, navigating housing registration with Sheffield City Council,
Martin’s arrival in the UK from Belgium marked the beginning of a daunting journey. With limited English proficiency and little knowledge of navigating life in a new country, he turned to us for help. Finding refuge in our Shared Accommodation, he began his journey towards stability. Guided by our Housing and Progression Officers, Martin secured
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