Norwich rental aid and housing schemes prevent homelessness
By Kenneth Long

Norwich residents will not be allowed to go homeless if they proactively seek assistance through one of the schemes set up to serve their needs. These services are available to tenants who need help getting…

In categories: Norwich
Foundation East approves bad credit business loans
By Kenneth Long

Entrepreneurs and startups in need of funding may be able to launch their small business thanks to a charitable lender. Based in Suffolk, Foundation East capitalises small businesses that might otherwise languish without the funds…

In categories: BedfordshireCambridgeshireEssexHertfordshireNorfolkSuffolk
Help to Buy equity loans lower home purchase deposit to 5%
By Kenneth Long

The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is offering government equity loans to prospective home buyers in England who need help meeting deposit requirements on a new home purchase. These Help to Buy equity loans provide…

In categories: England
South Tyneside local welfare scheme
By Jon McNamara

With the aim of replacing the assistance that was provided by the Social Fund, the South Tyneside council created their own Welfare Scheme. Individuals with a local connection can get help from Crisis expenses or…

In categories: South Tyneside
Stevenage Rent Deposit Scheme from Housing Advice and Homelessness Department
By Jon McNamara

Residents facing evictions within 30 days, or the currently homeless, can apply to the Rent Deposit Scheme from the Stevenage Borough Council. The government, partnering with charities and private landlords, works to end homelessness in…

In categories: Stevenage
Emergency help from Local Assistance Scheme Surrey
By Jon McNamara

In a crisis, the County Council can provide help from the Surrey Local Assistance Scheme, or LAS. The welfare scheme can provide a number of free goods to individuals on a low income, including food,…

In categories: Surrey
Breckland rental assistance helps low income tenants
By Kenneth Long

Several organisations and government agencies serve to assist Breckland tenants who are unable to cover rent costs on their own. Whether the shortfall is permanent or temporary, no local resident has to be homeless. There…

In categories: Breckland
Crisis and prevention welfare fund Bristol City
By Jon McNamara

In an effort to replace the funds that were issued by the central government, the Bristol City Council implemented the local crisis and prevention fund. The local welfare scheme in Bristol can help pay bills,…

In categories: Bristol
Free food banks Somerset | Get free food and groceries in Somerset
By Jon McNamara

Residents in Somerset can drop in at a free food bank for assistance. Not-for profit centres in the county and local districts assist individuals or families that are hungry or in poverty, provide meals to…

In categories: Somerset
South Norfolk rental assistance schemes
By Kenneth Long

Lower income residents of South Norfolk who need help making ongoing rent payments may qualify to participate in one of the supported housing schemes that operate in the district. The aim is to ensure that…

In categories: South Norfolk