Housing services from Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

The Bournemouth Churches Housing Association helps the low income and vulnerable, with a focus on addressing housing problems. The charity organisation is made up of a partnership of churches that specialize in assisting the homeless as well as the vulnerable in the community.

There are several services provided by the association, and they include applications to the local Rent Deposit Scheme, Floating support, and specialized help for the vulnerable, such as young people or domestic violence survivors.

Financial help from Bournemouth Churches Housing Association

Partnering with the Bournemouth Borough Council, eligible residents can seek assistance from the Rent Deposit Scheme. This can help the homeless move into new private sector housing, or it can also assist the low income that need to resettle and that don’t have access to money for the deposit. The phone number to reach the housing options team and to apply for the scheme is 01202 451337.

Tenants threatened by homeless or other problems can turn to the Bournemouth Churches Housing Association floating support service. The aim of this programme is to keep the person that is now living independent in their flat or home and assist them with sustaining the tenancy. There are some schemes that can also help with bills, and find help with paying rent arrears.

As part of this service, a keyworker will partner with the tenant to help them address the cause of their hardship. They will help the individual with debt arrears, budgeting and managing their finances. Another service from floating support include enhancing life skills which can lead to employment and an increased income.

Keyworkers from the Bournemouth Churches Housing Association will provide ongoing tenancy support too in order to prevent future homelessness once the client has moved into a new home. They will visit the individual at their home, continue to make sure goals are hit, and work on the support plan. If the client begins to struggle with their housing payments, the charity can hopefully help them find a solution.

Some residents may be signposted to other agencies that are local to Dorset or the Bournemouth borough. The association can only do so much, and many times other organisations can provide assistance too.

Signposting often includes government welfare schemes, including Universal Credit or from the local council. The Bournemouth Churches Housing Association helps with form filling and giving advice as well. Or find more on local welfare schemes near you.

Accommodations and housing in Bournemouth and Dorset

Temporary accommodations are available as well. There are centres for substance misuers, children and families on a low income, the disabled, and others. Bournemouth Churches Housing Association will require the client of the accommodation to work towards independent living.

People that use the accommodations will be provide with essential needs too, such as a meal or clothing. As they attend support sessions on budgeting and treatment, if they gain stability the association will help the individual apply for financial help for their rent deposit. This is only provided to those that meet the plan in place.

Hyped is accommodations for young people in the borough. Staff from the churches in Poole and Dorset will also offer other support and advice to them for housing and other needs. The aim is to get the young person to living independent again in their own home and to get them off the streets. There is also temporary housing for pregnant women and children. All participants will take classes on life skills and other needs.

The Bournemouth Churches Housing Association can provide other advice as well to tenants or those that are struggling. Call the charity at 01202 410500 for more information.