Before he arrived at the Quo Vadis Trust (QVT), Ibrahaim was living in shared accommodation at a supported care home. After just seven months at QVT life feels completely different: “It has made my life easier,” he says. QVT is an award-winning mental health charity providing supported housing in south-east London. Last year, QVT provided over 990 activities and events for residents, supported by their own fundraising efforts and funding from the National Lottery, People Postcode Lottery, L&Q and others. Participating in these activities helps residents – Ibrahaim says he feels better day-to-day, and has “started volunteering to one day get a part-time paid job.” QVT’s Client Development Service provides extra support to people living with mental health diagnoses, care leavers and homeless people; encouraging residents to learn new skills, integrate into new communities and achieve their goals. • How can we scale up this kind of innovation and create more effective, responsive, and sustainable people-focused public services? Read our January 2026 report. • More case studies of social enterprise innovation
Before he arrived at the Quo Vadis Trust (QVT), Ibrahaim was living in shared accommodation at a supported care home. After just seven months at QVT life feels completely different: “It has made my life easier,” he says. QVT is an award-winning mental health charity providing supported housing in south-east London. Last year, QVT provided over 990 activities and events for residents, supported by their own fundraising efforts and funding from the National Lottery, People Postcode Lottery, L&Q and others. Participating in these activities helps residents – Ibrahaim says he feels better day-to-day, and has “started volunteering to one day get a part-time paid job.” QVT’s Client Development Service provides extra support to people living with mental health diagnoses, care leavers and homeless people; encouraging residents to learn new skills, integrate into new communities and achieve their goals. • How can we scale up this kind of innovation and create more effective, responsive, and sustainable people-focused public services? Read our January 2026 report. • More case studies of social enterprise innovation