Nomad Homeless advice and support unit

NOMAD Homeless Advice and Support Unit is an independent organisation which offers advice, support and practical help to homeless or inadequately housed people,

or those in housing need. NOMAD believes that everyone has the right to a decent, safe and affordable home.

NOMAD was formed in 1989 by two people who had experienced homelessness themselves, and who recognised that there was a gap in the provision of services for homeless people in Sheffield and Rotherham.

Today, NOMAD is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, and is funded by grants from national and local bodies and by donations raised through general fund-raising efforts. We have a range of different projects, providing a variety of services in Sheffield and Rotherham.


NOMAD's Mission Statement NOMAD believes everyone has the right to a decent, safe, affordable home. NOMAD tries to enable homeless people to come to informed decisions in order to improve their situation. NOMAD aims to defend the rights of people threatened with homelessness. NOMAD treats everybody with equal respect and operates a non-discriminatory service. NOMAD offers advice, support and practical help to homeless and inadequately housed people, and to those threatened with homelessness.

NOMAD Tenancy Support Schemes offer a range of support to people in the North of Sheffield who have been homeless or are at risk of losing their homes. Support workers can help with budgeting, benefit claims and general life skills.

NOMAD Plus is based in Sheffield city centre and provides support to young people aged 16-25 who either have, or will soon have, their own home.

NOMAD SmartMove offers both a Bond Guarantee Scheme and Tenancy Support. The Bond Guarantee Scheme helps homeless people or those at risk of homelessness to access private rented accommodation, while Tenancy Support is available to those in private rented accommodation who are unable to manage their tenancy without support.

NOMAD Residential Project is based in Rotherham and provides beds for young homeless people aged 16-25.

The Moving Forwards programme provides training and volunteering opportunities for ‘hard to reach’ vulnerable clients which aims to increase their skill levels, increase their confidence and self esteem and provide the first step towards volunteering and employment.

NOMAD Advice Centre is currently closed. Please click for further information about the closure, and details of other organisations who may be able to advise you.

Read about some of the people we've supported here, read some quotes from our clients and some statistics about the number of people we've supported this year.

Registered Charity Number: 1078089
Company Ltd by Guarantee in England & Wales Number 3846994
Registered Office: 90 -92 West Street, Sheffield S1 4EP