About OwnLife

A quarter of a century of care that changes lives.

OwnLife Residential has been supporting young people since 1996. What began as a single family-style home is now a UK-wide provider of therapeutic residential care, supported accommodation and independent living.

Our Mission

To provide safe, nurturing homes where young people are helped to heal, grow and reach their potential.

Our Vision

A society in which every young person in care has the stability, opportunity and belief to build a brighter future.

Our Story

Founded in 1996 on a simple belief: young people deserve homes, not institutions. That belief still drives us today.

Our values

The principles that guide every home and every decision.

Compassion

We lead with empathy in every interaction.

Safeguarding

The safety of young people underpins every decision.

Relationships

Trusted, consistent adults change lives.

Aspiration

We believe in the potential of every young person.

Our journey

A timeline of growth, learning and care.

  1. 1996

    OwnLife founded

    Opened our first residential home with a family-first ethos.

  2. 2005

    Therapeutic model

    Formalised our trauma-informed therapeutic framework.

  3. 2014

    Supported accommodation

    Expanded into 16+ supported living services.

  4. 2020

    UK-wide partnerships

    Trusted partner to Local Authorities across the UK.

  5. Today

    Growing with care

    Continually investing in staff, homes and outcomes.

Leadership

The people leading OwnLife.

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Chief Executive Officer

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Director of Operations

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Head of Safeguarding

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Head of Quality & Compliance

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Quality Assurance

Independent audits, regular Regulation 44 visits, robust quality frameworks and continuous staff development ensure our homes meet — and exceed — the highest standards.

Partnerships

We work in partnership with Local Authorities, schools, health services, therapists and community organisations to give every young person the best possible support.