Born from a chance meeting and built on shared values, HD Supported Living Ltd is a collaboration between two passionate care professionals—Lee Hart and Andrew Denny—who believe in doing things differently.
In 2021, Lee—founder of Hart Support Services—was running late to collect a garage door he’d arranged to buy via Facebook Marketplace. On arrival, he struck up a conversation with the seller, John, who proudly mentioned that his son also ran a care company: The Independence Project. That son was Andrew.
What started as a casual conversation became a meaningful connection. A few months later, fate brought them together again at a Future Opportunities event at Columbus School, where both Lee and Andrew were attending in support of individuals with additional needs. That day, the idea of working together became a reality.
Starting with joint support for a young man named Luke—who is still supported by both teams today—Lee and Andrew quickly discovered they shared more than just a professional interest. They had a common vision for the future of care: one that is inclusive, empowering, and centred around the individual.
As their services continued to support more families and individuals, a recurring question emerged: Where do we go from here? The answer was clear—create something bigger together.
HD Supported Living was founded to bridge a growing gap in the sector: the need for high-quality, person-led independent living that feels like home. Not just somewhere to live—but somewhere to thrive.
We provide safe, supportive environments where adults with learning disabilities and/or autism can live more independently, with:
Whether it’s helping someone build life skills, maintain friendships, or access their community, our focus is on creating environments where people feel respected, empowered, and connected.
We’re here to reshape what supported living looks like—placing individuals and their families at the heart of everything we do. By combining Lee’s expertise in personalised support and Andrew’s leadership in structured, inclusive day services, we’ve built a model that balances freedom with safety, choice with consistency, and care with community.
Founder/Director
Andrew has worked with children and adults with additional needs for a number of years and has seen first-hand the areas where society can fall short in supporting individuals effectively. He is a strong believer in empowering people to achieve their goals, advocating for their rights, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Andrew is deeply passionate about creating positive change within society and helping individuals gain greater independence. He is committed to supporting people in building meaningful social networks, developing valuable life skills, and having the freedom and choice to live their lives in the way they choose. Andrew is extremely proud and excited to be part of this journey and the impact the company continues to make.
Founder/Director/Registered Manager
Lee’s passion for supporting individuals with additional needs has been at the heart of his work for many years. His journey began through hands-on experience as a private personal assistant, supporting young people during one of the most challenging periods in recent history.
As Founder, Director, and Registered Manager, Lee is proud to be building a company that makes a genuine difference in people’s lives. He is passionate about creating high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, confidence, and opportunity for every individual supported by the service.
Lee is excited about the future of the company and looks forward to continuing to grow the service while positively impacting the lives of more people every day.
Nominated Individual
Jess brings 18 years of experience in secondary education, originally qualifying as a PE teacher before progressing into senior leadership as Deputy Head of Sixth Form. Passionate about supporting people to achieve their potential, she is excited to be on the HD Supported Living team.
As the Nominated Individual for HD Supported Living, Jess combines strong leadership, organisation, and a person-centred approach to help create meaningful opportunities and positive outcomes for the individuals we support. Alongside her back-office role within the Independence Project, she also enjoys being out in the community supporting members directly and building positive relationships with families, staff, and professionals.
Director
Tracy has worked within health and social care for many years after completing a degree in Health and Social Care while raising her young family. Her studies inspired a passion for supporting others and led her into a career working with children and young adults with additional needs.
As a Director of HD Supported Living, Tracy is passionate about empowering individuals to live as independently as possible and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives. She takes great pride in seeing people grow in confidence, develop life skills, and reach personal milestones — whether that’s learning everyday tasks, building social connections, or gaining greater independence within their community.
Tracy is committed to creating a warm, supportive, and person-centred environment where every individual is encouraged to thrive and achieve their goals. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as caring for her newly adopted kittens.
Director
Olivia has worked in support services for young people and adults with additional needs since leaving college, building a wide range of experience across charities, education, and community-based care settings. Her career has always been centred around helping individuals build confidence, develop essential life skills, and access opportunities that promote greater independence and wellbeing.
As a Director of HD Supported Living, Olivia plays a key role in ensuring the people supported by the service receive compassionate, high-quality care tailored to their individual needs and aspirations. She is particularly passionate about creating positive, stable environments where people feel valued, listened to, and empowered to make choices about their own lives.
Olivia believes that strong relationships, consistency, and encouragement are at the heart of successful supported living, and she is committed to helping individuals achieve outcomes that are meaningful to them while living fulfilling lives within their communities.
