Cornerstone – Our first charity house

Our first house was provided by Greenham Trust and named Cornerstone for two reasons. Firstly, to symbolise that the house was intended as “the first of many” and secondly, ‘Stone’ is the surname of our founders Patsy and John, who spearheaded the charity. Foster carers named the house in recognition of the sterling contribution made by Patsy and John to make this charity a reality.

In 2025 the charity gave Cornerstone back to Greenham Trust.

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Rebecca – Our second charity house

Our second house, which was opened in 2018, is known as Rebecca House. Housing three young people and a live-in supervisor, it is run on the same lines as Cornerstone.

The house is named after Rebecca, a young lady who met one of our Patrons, Mrs Gillian Reid when she was working as a magistrate in court where Rebecca had been brought, in trouble and on drugs. Rebecca told Mrs Reid that if she had had somewhere to live and some support, she would not have been in trouble like this.

She told Gillian that she felt abandoned and did not know where to go for help. Gillian had a similar dream to the founders of YPACF and soon became involved as a trustee when she discovered the charity. More recently she has retired as a trustee and taken on the role of patron.

Hope House – Our third charity house

Hope House was opened in October 2021.  It is a beautiful house, being a home to three young people.

This house is owned by our wonderful supporters, Gill and Graeme Leech.  They have both supported the charity for many years and this house has meant we are able to support four more vulnerable young people.

It is named Hope in memory of Gill’s mother.

Wessex House and Flatlets– Our fourth charity project

In May 2025 the charity opened Wessex House and Wessex Flatlets. This grade II Georgian property can house up to 13 young people, six in the main house and 7 in adjoining flatlets.

The flatlets are a much needed addition to the service for young people, who, due to a lack of housing options, find it very hard to move on into their own accommodation. The flatlets provide an extra stepping stone to independence.

Where your donations go

All donations, whatever their size, are much appreciated and enable us to offer continued support to disadvantaged young people in West Berkshire.

We are working towards opening more houses within our 5-year business plan and offering move-on accommodation. To make these other homes a reality, we need your support, either through monetary donations, volunteering your time or by donating goods.