Prince William, the Prince of Wales, announced yesterday that he will be funding a social housing project in his Duchy of Cornwall.
Named Homewards, this ambitious project is set to unfold over the next five years to demonstrate that it is possible to “make a difference” in addressing homelessness.
Twenty-four homes are soon to be constructed in the town of Nansledan, a suburb of Newquay in Cornwall. The project is expected to be completed next year, as reported by The Sunday Times.
However, the area where the social housing units are being built is known to have one of the highest rates of homelessness in the UK, according to the weekly publication.
Through this initiative, William intends to encourage landowners to also engage in building homes.
The houses will be constructed on approximately 130,000 hectares of land owned by the Prince, inherited as the eldest son of King Charles III.
The Duchy, which will be installing public transport facilities in the area, supports the project.
The project aims to rely on local partners – individuals, organizations, and businesses – who will collaborate to deliver a custom-designed plan based on “local needs and expertise,” as announced by the Prince in June 2023.
The ambition of the Homewards project is to create a model that can be adopted in other locations across the UK.
According to figures from the royal foundation, there are over 300,000 homeless people in the country, half of whom are minors.
This is a significant new initiative for King Charles’ eldest son, who had previously launched the Earthshot Prizes in 2020. These awards were created to honor innovations that benefit the environment.
