National House Project
Matthew McLean
Project Lead
matthew.mclean@surreycc.gov.uk
Project leads manage the project, staff and build relationships with partners.
Hello, I’m Matthew. I am the Lead on the Surrey Local House Project.
I have worked for more than 10 years leading projects and supporting young people and adults to manage the challenges they experience, to increase their knowledge, develop their skills, build confidence, and to empower them to take charge of their own lives.
I know that with the right support that we all need, the young people that go through the House Project will be able to maximise their potential.
We are very lucky to be working with this fantastic and inspiring group.
Latest News
Alan's Story
Read and watch 'Alan's Story' created through collaboration with NHP and Reels in Motion.
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Newsletter July 2025
As we reach the halfway point of 2025, it’s a great moment to reflect on the progress we’ve made together. From welcoming new partnerships and celebrating over 500 young people moving into their homes, to welcoming new Local House Projects and expanding the NHP team, we’ve seen real momentum in our mission to support care leavers.
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A message from our CEO
Young people tell us that the House Project approach helps significantly, but we should never underestimate the enormous challenges they face at such a critical time in their lives. This reality was brought home to us recently with Sue’s decision to swap her working life at NHP for retirement caring for her new granddaughter two days a week. Even though Sue is fully in control of this decision-making process - something our young people often are not - the transition has still been discombobulating; letting go of something she enjoys and that has defined her, and moving on to something that will be incredibly rewarding and joyous.
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