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Deposit or rent in advance assistance, in the form of bond guarantees or financial aid, is available in Lancashire. Any type of support is aimed at reducing homelessness in the county, so to that effect, families on a low income often receive help. Other deposit programmes as well as housing solutions are for the homeless in the area.

Councils are often the first option for residents. Many of them will offer some type of bond guarantee. In addition, a housing team will often have information on landlords that participate into the deposit schemes, and the Lancashire councils provide many other services as well. It can range from temporary housing to applications for benefits.

Charities as well as not-for profits may also assist with rent deposits. Some will offer their own assistance, or the staff will help clients complete the forms for any number of deposit schemes. Some of the leading organisations are below.

Government and council deposit schemes

Prospective tenants in the Blackburn area of Lancashire can apply to the Rent Deposit Scheme. The phone number to the town hall is 01254585444, and the programme is for both individuals considered to be in priority need as well as the currently homeless. Other vulnerable residents, such as the disabled and elderly, may also benefit if they are on a low income.

After an assessment is done, eligible families will be given a bond guarantee for the deposit payment, if the landlord agrees to it. Other housing assistance in Blackburn will be legal support, inspection of the flat, and form filling for welfare grants. Find more information on the deposit scheme in Blackburn.

Fylde council partners with not-for profits. The authorities will guarantee the deposit for a new tenant as art of Face-To-Face. Or this scheme can also help low income families threatened with homelessness. Other services include signposting to any number of benefits, ranging from job placement to advice in dealing with rent arrears. So various housing support and guidance is combined with the rent bond guarantee scheme. Location is 75 St Albans Rd, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1XD, dial 01253 720270.

Pendle Borough Council will support people in the district. The Bond Guarantee Scheme is run by the Housing Needs team, and it will cover up to £150 in rent in advance or other housing expenses. There are funds for those with past rent arrears, ex-offenders, and the currently homeless.

As part of this service, the family will need to find their own housing in Pendle, however the council can provide some information on landlords that have participated. The council will offer other assistance as well, ranging from furniture for the new home to referrals to other deposit schemes if they deny an application. Call 01282 661661, or stop by Market Street, Nelson, BB9 7LG. Or find more details on deposit help in Pendle Borough.

Preston borough in Lancashire has a bond scheme. This will pay for up to 6 months of rent-in-advance. Some of the eligibility criteria includes a low income as well as threatened with homelessness. The staff in Preston will also help clients maximise their income and benefits, fast track applications for deposits, and help people get tenancy certificates. Phone to ring is 01772 906 900, and the team gives free advice. Or for more details on the scheme, locate City of Preston deposit help.

Lancashire charities

The organisations below with operate independently or with local councils to offer deposit help. Or, the low income can receive other advice from volunteers or staff.

Calico Enterprise Floating Support provides short term housing while the individual obtains the skills they need for independent living. The address is Centenary Court, Croft Street in Burnley, BB11 2ED. The client will work with a housing specialist to create a support plan. When they are ready to move on, information is given for how to apply for rent deposit help for private sector (PRS) housing. Telephone – 0800 169 2407.

Foxton Centre and the Assertive Outreach scheme can provide assistance to the homeless in Preston. Residents can receive everything from food to emergency shelter and signposting to deposit schemes. Volunteers from the charity offer this service, and find more details on Foxton Centre housing services.

Help the Homeless – The organisation provides practical support, such as furniture, as well as advice. If someone is homeless, then the charity can also arrange temporary accommodations while the individuals applies for rent deposit help and also gains stability. Read more Help the Homeless programmes.

A drop in centre from Maundy Relief Trust is available for the vulnerable, and the number to ring is 01254 232 328. The charity will offer applications to rent in advance schemes, and many other solutions too. This is a leading advice service in Lancashire.

Rossendale Council and Green Vale Homes partner together on a Bond Scheme. The Housing Options Team can provide more information on this, as well as which landlords participate. Address is New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6HR. Call 0300 555 5556. Note this is only for residents on benefits, however the council will also offer ongoing tenancy support. More on bonds for deposit in Rossendale.

Churches in South Ribble partner with the council on a rent deposit scheme. Families on a low income can get referrals from the local housing authority. Based on an inspection of the home, as well as participation of the landlord, the scheme will guarantee the deposit that the property owner requires. There are other form of aid provided by the South Ribble churches, and call them for information.

YMCA of Flyde Coast area provides several housing programmes. Some of the services are focused on the youth in Lancashire, but other services are for anyone that is homeless or threatened by it. The charity provides bonds from a deposit scheme and they also rent out accommodations to families on a low income. Other services include an emergency shelter as well as counselling to help a tenant maintain their home. Find a listing of all of the YMCA housing programmes on the Fylde Coast and what they offer.