Rent deposit help in Barnet Borough

There are government schemes and charities that offer help with paying housing costs for the low income in the Barnet Borough. Several of the agencies that offer rent deposit help are charities. But there are also government schemes for housing, and most of that help is from Barnet Homes which is offered by the council.

Where to get rent deposit help from a charity

There are six main charities that offer housing assistance in the Barnet Borough. Some only provide shelter (with linkage to rent deposit help) while others offer bonds, loans, or guarantees to landlords in the private sector. These are all charities though, which means funds can be even more limited. They will each have their own application process in order to get help with paying a rent deposit in the private sector.

Ashford Place is for anyone over the age of 18. All sorts of support is given, including for mental health issues, employment, counseling, GP and more. The main office is at 60 Ashford Road, Cricklewood, NW2 6TU. As part of the services offered from Ashford Place, one is information on housing in the private rented sector. They help the homeless raise the money for paying a deposit through employment, refer to shelters, and help with applications to either Barnet Homes (council housing) or a charity rent deposit schemes. Phone 020 8208 8590.

Anyone that can’t qualify for council housing from Barnet homes can turn to St Mungo’s Broadway. The charity partners with the council on offer help for paying first months rent and/or deposits in the private sector. In fact, up to 4 weeks of rent may be paid by the charity.

Note only will they guarantee the cost of housing, but they also help clients locate a safe and affordable home (or flat) to move into. As St Mungo’s Broadway partners with landlords in the private sector all across both London and the Barnet Borough. There may be assistance given to people on benefits, those with a job but low income, or on the verge of eviction. The address of this charity is 36b Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0RG. Only a small number of applications can get rent deposit guarantees from the charity. The telephone number is 020 8446 2504.

Novus Homeshare is shared housing. Instead of needing to pay a rent deposit, a family or individual can share a room with a property owner. This gives them time to save money, pay down debts, allows time to apply for rent deposit schemes, and locate solutions. The charity office is at 376-378 Pinner Rd, Harrow, HA2 6DZ, telephone 033 0088 2224, but they have housing all across Barnet borough.

Some charities focus on refugees or individuals from certain countries. One example is Persian Advice Bureau which is for Persinans. They will help people from that country manage their money, locate and pay for housing (including rent deposits), assist with legal needs, benefits and more. The PAB will only help those from the Persian Culture, and their office is 638-640 High Road, Finchley, N12 0NL. Ring 020 8446 1716.

Immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers (no matter where from) can turn to Barnet Refugee Service. They partner with agencies all across the UK. Housing, food, rental arrears, deposit schemes, bonds, legal aid and more is offered. The address is 8th Floor Hyde House, The Hyde, NW9 6LH. Call 0208 905 9002

Homeless Action in Barnet is also a partner of the council. They offer assistance with rent deposit, shelter, and other help for the homeless or low income. They are such as close partner of the council that the charity operating budget is paid for by the council. More on housing help from Homeless Action Barnet.

Barnet Homes (see below) works in partnership with Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB) to provide housing assistance to people that Barnet Homes is unable to help. HAB is funded by Barnet Council. Not only is financial help offered, but they also give clothes, meals, breakfasts, and other forms of support. The address is 36b Woodhouse Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0RG. They not only help the Barnet Borough, but also all across London. Call 020 8446 8400.

Government and Barnet council schemes

There are two organisations to turn to for help, whether with rent deposit, debts, or even the Local Housing Allowance (LHA). Though most of the aid is offered directly by the charities above.

The Barnet Council offers a number of services to the poor, low income, homeless, tenants in rental arrears and others. In fact, the council may be the first place anyone should go to for help. The telephone number is 020 8359 2000.

Some of what is provided is as follows. There are applications to Universal Credit (which pays everything from food to energy bills to rent or deposits and more). They also partner with Citizens Advice, operate the Barnet Crisis Welfare Fund, provide employment through DWP, and offer much more with benefits. The council office is at North London Business Park (NLBP), Oakleigh Road South, London, N11 1NP. Or call the number above.

Barnet Homes is affordable, council housing in the borough. They operate and maintain over 10,000 properties across the borough, ranging from flats to shared housing to leasehold properties and so much more. All sorts of schemes may be offered depending on the situation. The homeless may be given emergency shelter, there are links to rent deposit schemes, hostels, advice on paying off rental arrears, services for landlords and so much more.

There are two offices to try for help, and they include Barnet Homes, Barnet House, 1255 High Road, London, N20 0EJ as well as 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London NW9 4EW. The telephone number to ring is 0800 3895225.