The Whitechapel Centre Single Person's Bond Scheme

Project summary

We work with single people who are sleeping rough, living in hostels or struggling to manage their accommodation. We are committed to helping people find and maintain a home and learn the life skills essential for independent living.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Single homeless clients

Client services

• Out of office contact details
• Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
• Information packs provided on the local area
• Housing Benefit assistance
• Client support plan
• Bond Guarantees
• Benefit maximisation
• Assistance with application for community care grants and budgeting loans
• Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
• Pre-tenancy training
• Property inspection
• Referral to support services
• Referrals to funiture projects
• Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
• Signposting for education, volunteering and employment opportunities
• Tenancy support service
• Welcome packs (food, furniture, kitchen items, etc)
• Assessment of client needs

How are referrals made

Via referral form online or via post, email or fax

Landlords

Landlord services

• Direct payment of Housing Benefit
• Links to landlord accreditation schemes
• Landlord Forums
• Inventory
• Housing Benefit assistance
• Fast track Housing Benefit claims
• Ongoing tenancy support
• Out of hours support
• Bond guarantee

Other information

Organisation: The Whitechapel Centre

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: Liverpool