Local Welfare emergency financial assistance schemes
By Jon McNamara

The central government has provided grants to local authorities in an effort to help the most vulnerable members of the community. The councils used these funds to create welfare schemes, and the aim is to…

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Wrexham education grants and scholarships
By Kenneth Long

Wrexham aid organisations provide grant funding to local residents who need financial help outside of government programmes. These charities grant money to individuals who meet specific criteria and are not already being helped by government….

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Wrexham emergency rent programmes
By Kenneth Long

Arrears on rent can lead to an eviction if not addressed in time. The rent assistance schemes in Wrexham enable tenants to remain in their homes if it is feasible for them to afford to…

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Powys emergency rental assistance
By Kenneth Long

Powys residents at risk of eviction can request aid from council and charitable programmes. No notice of eviction is required to apply for help, but those in imminent danger of homelessness are more likely to…

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Powys Discretionary Housing Payments for rent
By Kenneth Long

One main tool that Powys County Council may use to combat rent arrears are Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs). These grants can be distributed from council funds on behalf of local tenants who are at risk of…

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Powys rent deposit schemes facilitate new tenancies
By Kenneth Long

Powys residents who lack the savings to move into private rented sector housing can get help through two schemes that aid in rent deposits. A new tenancy can be possible despite the high costs to…

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Glamorgan rent deposit schemes and solutions
By Kenneth Long

Residents in Vale of Glamorgan are supported by various government and charitable schemes that can help them obtain private housing. The target of these schemes is usually someone who earns lower income that is enough…

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Powys food banks take different approaches
By Kenneth Long

The primary food banks in Powys combine to serve hundreds of hungry Welsh citizens each week. Their approaches to meeting demand vary, making for an interesting comparison. One of the greatest challenges faced by do-gooders…

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RCT bond scheme guarantees rental deposits
By Kenneth Long

Lower income residents of Rhondda Cynon Taf might not have an escape from homelessness had it not been for a bond scheme created by the Council. The Tenancy Guarantee Scheme addresses the inability by poor…

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Vale Foodbank adds locations to meet demand
By Kenneth Long

When Vale Foodbank first opened its doors in 2011, it faced a growing population of people who were having difficulty feeding their families. Since then increased demand has led to the opening of two new…

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