Our Mission
Lily Housing Ltd is a Birmingham-based supported housing provider dedicated to helping women and children rebuild their lives after trauma. We specialise in supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence against women and girls, offering safe, nurturing, and empowering homes designed to promote healing and independence. Our tailored services extend to young women, mothers with babies, and expectant mothers, ensuring compassionate, trauma-informed care that meets each resident’s unique needs. At Lily Housing, we combine professional excellence with genuine compassion, creating environments where women can heal, grow, and thrive.
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Get to Know Us
Formed in 2025 by Jessica Lawton, Lily Housing Ltd was born from a deep commitment to supporting women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
The name “Lily” symbolises hope, renewal, and transformation — reflecting the journey of the women we support. Just as a lily blooms beautifully after harsh seasons, our residents are supported to rediscover their strength, independence, and confidence as they rebuild their lives.
Based in Birmingham and expanding across the UK, Lily Housing provides Supported Exempt Accommodation designed to offer more than just a roof — we provide a home, a support network, and a pathway to a brighter future.
Our specialist services center around survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, expectant mothers, and mothers with children. Through a combination of trauma-informed support, practical assistance, and strong community partnerships, we empower every woman to achieve stability and independence.
Core Values
Our core values shape everything we do — guiding how we support, how we lead, and how we care.
G.R.A.C.E. stands for Growth, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, and Empowerment — the foundation of our work with women and children rebuilding their lives after trauma.
At the heart of G.R.A.C.E. is a simple promise: we will always act with compassion, integrity, and purpose — helping women and children not just to survive, but to truly flourish.
Growth
We help women and children rebuild their lives with confidence — turning healing into progress and potential into purpose.
Respect
We honour every story and treat each person with dignity, understanding, and equality.
Accountability
We act with honesty, integrity, and transparency — always taking responsibility for the care we provide.
Compassion
We lead with empathy and kindness, creating safe, nurturing spaces free from judgment.
Empowerment
We give every woman a voice, supporting confidence, independence, and lasting self-belief.
About the Director
Jessica Lawton, founder and Director of Lily Housing Ltd, began her journey supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse through her family’s organisation. From an early age, Jessica was immersed in a culture of care and advocacy for vulnerable people — a passion that shaped her entire career.
She went on to earn a degree in Social Psychology, giving her a deep understanding of human behaviour, trauma, and resilience. After gaining experience in the corporate sector to strengthen her business and leadership skills, Jessica returned to her true calling — supporting women and children in need.
Jessica rose to become CEO of a Community Interest Company supporting survivors of domestic abuse, where she led teams, expanded services, and built partnerships across Birmingham. Her success in that role — and her belief that support should always feel personal, professional, and empowering — inspired her to create Lily Housing Ltd: a company grounded in empathy, excellence, and ethics.
Jessica’s vision is simple yet powerful — to raise the standard of supported accommodation, one home and one life at a time.
