Building Skills & Confidence at Elliot Court: A Slice of Progress

December 22, 2025

Elliot Court is home to 33 residents who stay with us for around 6–9 months while they work towards becoming “rent ready” and preparing to move into a place of their own. Alongside support with finances, wellbeing, and independent living skills, we also encourage tenants to take part in practical, confidence-building activities that make learning fun and meaningful.

In one of our recent sessions, six tenants came together for a hands-on pizza-making workshop. As shown in the video, the group had a great time choosing toppings, and creating their own personalised pizzas from scratch. What looks like a simple activity is actually an important part of the journey toward independent living.

Cooking together helps tenants build everyday skills such as food preparation, hygiene, budgeting and teamwork — all of which are essential for maintaining a tenancy later on. It also gives residents the chance to socialise, boost their confidence, and enjoy a shared sense of achievement.

At Elliot Court, moments like these reflect the heart of what we do: supporting people to grow, learn and prepare for their next chapter. Each small step is a building block toward independence — and for these tenants, this session was a delicious one.