Amber offers a totally fresh start for unemployed young people who have been marginalised by problems such as homelessness, substance abuse or crime. Amber aims to transform the lives of these young people by providing the key ingredients that help rebuild motivation and self-confidence and develop important practical skills for life and work. Young people who come to Amber are aged from 17 to 30 and share their home with a community of around 30 others. The average stay is 6 to 12 months but there is no fixed limit.