Welcome to the Canaan Trust

Canaan Trust is a registered UK charity  and a company limited by guarantee.

Canaan Trust was formed in 1995. We are a Christian Charity that specialises in providing accommodation with support staff to those who would otherwise be homeless

We offer temporary accommodation and tailored support to single homeless people aged 16–54. Canaan Trust caters very much for the needs of the individual, residents who come to us often having a range of complex needs and issues.

The Accommodation

We have two types of accommodation and aim to provide a homely environment for all residents, giving space for friendships to develop.
Jordan House is a large 9 bedroomed property with a shared kitchen, lounge and several bathroom and toilet facilities. The House is staffed 24 hours with emergency on-call facilities.
Our other property is a shared house and has 3 bedrooms with shared lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Both properties are situated close to the town centre’s amenities – library, doctors & dentist surgeries, shops, post office, Job Centre and the local Connexions office.

Mission Statement

To demonstrate God’s love for humanity in a practical, Christian way to those in need and thereby help to build the Kingdom of God on earth, through sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ

In a manner that accords with its Christian ethos, Canaan Trust aims to:

1. Provide safe temporary accommodation to people aged sixteen to fifty-four, in Erewash and surrounding counties, who would otherwise be homeless;
2. Provide wide-ranging holistic personal support to its residents in a caring, professional and non-judgmental way;
3. Assist residents as required, in the acquisition of life skills and financial management skills;
4. Encourage residents and provide assistance to formal training leading to employment;
5. Encourage residents and provide assistance to obtain more permanent accommodation;
6. Raise public awareness of the causes of homelessness;
7. Promote the work of Canaan Trust;