The Guinness Partnership’s advert for a two-bed flat in Baguley, Greater Manchester – which has now been removed – read “sensitive let: No history of substance misuse within the last five years - no care leavers – no criminal convictions within the last five years”.
The organisation has apologised over the publication of the advert and said those involved "have been suspended pending an investigation into how this happened".
The advert was posted on Manchester Move which is listed on Manchester City Council's online services directory.
Care experienced campaigner Terry Galloway, founder of the Care Leaver Offer website, said the advert could “increase stigma” faced by care leavers.
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