Our Story

We set up Karuna Living to provide a home for young people who would otherwise have few alternatives for a place to live independently. We have started small with one house for 3 individuals. In doing so the aim is to develop a way of living that encourages further development of the individuals, a sense of family and greater involvement in the community.

The house was carefully chosen to provide a space for this to happen. It is in a friendly neighbourhood with easy access to local amenities. With a good size private garden there is space for growing the homes own produce and a wonderful new greenhouse to help with this.

A cabin in the grounds provides a cosy space for creativity and somewhere to have some quiet time. We have recently developed the ‘wilderness’ that was the far corner of the garden into an outside firepit chill out zone.

Inside the home is airy with an open plan layout. A large family dining table provides ample room for family and friends to join in at mealtimes. Each room has its own private bathroom and there are two overnight rooms so that support workers are comfortable too. Additional rooms provide office facilities for both Staff and the young people. Everyone has the space they need to meet their individual needs but also to allow for building friendships and that sense of family.