Find help from Liverpool and Merseyside rent and deposit schemes

Individuals facing homelessness, families on a low income, and the currently homeless may be eligible for help. There are schemes for paying rental expenses and other costs in Liverpool. The programmes offer many types of help. Other solutions may include housing benefits, free advice, legal aid, and deposit schemes. Both private and government organisations may have solutions for vulnerable people.

In some cases, a deposit scheme may be focused on a certain priority of individual. For example, there may be assistance for the homeless, people with a disability or mental health issue, or a family with young children. However almost all agencies in Merseyside County will at least offer referrals if they can’t provide any other benefits to the individual. So even if you don’t qualify for aid, there may be churches or other groups that can assist.

The main organisations to call in the city of Liverpool and county are below. The programmes they offer are not limited to providing a deposit or maybe a rent scheme. Many offer different solutions, such as Bond Guarantees, applications for care grants, and ongoing tenant support services.

Councils and housing authorities may offer schemes

With the continued cutback to benefits, many individuals or seeking other options for any deposits that may be due from a landlord. While some of the housing authorities in Merseyside may offer help, the funds are limited. However, trying ringing them for financial aid.

City Council will only support residents of Liverpool. For people that live in the city and are seeking a new private sector home to live in, they can benefit from the Landlord Accreditation Safety Scheme, or CLASS. Low income families that need help with the rent deposit can be refereed by the city council to bond schemes and other solutions. Many other services are provided to people with a local connection, and find housing schemes from Liverpool council.

Housing Options are available at the Wallasey Town Hall. Advice is offered for people in priority need or the homeless living in Liverpool. All applicants need to have a local connection to the county. Help is for those with rent arrears or unpaid debts as well as those threatened with evictions from their landlord. For those applicants that are eligible, there are applications for both rent and security deposits schemes, government housing benefits, budgeting loans, and other types of financial support.

Stabilization is provided by Housing Advisors as part of client plans developed. There may also be referrals and support issued such as relevant certificates for tenancy matters. Ongoing advice is also for the vulnerable of Merseyside County. They have information on the local Private Rented Sector as well as Supported accommodation providers. Brighton Street, Wallasey, CH44 8ED, Telephone – 0151 666 4463.

Wirral Council – They offer guarantees as part of a Bond Scheme. A wide range of people in the greater Lancaster area can get help. There may be assistance for those threatened with homeless, the elderly, people under the age of 25, and those families that are without a home. Also, there are some forms of rental assistance schemes are for individuals with a substance abuse history. Another focus of the organisation is on people who are ready for moving into independent living.

Workers will take an assessment of the client, including a review of any debts owed. Based on the results of that, they will help them with housing benefit maximization and can even fast track the service. The Wirral Council will also have information on the local area. So they can be a source to learn about any other charity run deposit schemes that are available for those that are eligible.

Landlords can also benefit from the bond guarantee. They can also participate in tenancy agreements and get updates on government housing legislation. Conway Centre, Conway, CH41 6AH, Phone: 0151 6665511, or find details on deposit help from Wirral Council.

Help with deposits from charity organisations in Liverpool

The homeless can try a local charity or even a church. They rely on donations from the public or fund raisers in order to assist the vulnerable. If a organisation from Liverpool can’t help, then referrals may be provided. The leading charities to try are below.

Adullam Homes Housing Association works with both tenants and landlords. The association provides guarantee schemes for either a security deposit or first month rent expense. Clients can include those that are not in a priority need, the homeless, Ex-offenders, and youth. Applicants with debts or rent arrears are considered as well on an individual basis. Many other low income families may be eligible too. Address: 9-87 Bolton Road, Bury, Lancashire, SK17 6DH, telephone 01298 73798

Churches partnered together to create the City Mission. This charity has an aim of solving homelessness in Liverpool. Not only can rental deposit assistance be coordinated with councils and landlords of private housing, but the Mission may also have furniture, food, and emergency accommodation. Call them at 0151 709 8866, or read more City Mission housing services.

Developing Initiatives for Support in the Community – DISC. Housing assistance is for offenders. They need to be at risk of homelessness/evictions. In some cases there may be schemes for the currently homeless, if they are actively seeking help. The goal is to provide them access to solutions. They range from rental support schemes, employment, and support so they can live independently as possible.

Several programmes and services are offered by DISC to offenders in Merseyside County. They include applications for budgeting loans, information on legal rights, and landlord mediation too. If needed, financial assistance is from deposit guarantees, rent-in advance, and help from UK housing benefits. Phone: 01325 731 160.

Social services, including housing, can be arranged by the Liverpool Salvation Army. They offer a number of programmes to the low income, including hostels, referrals to Move On schemes, and other aid. The charity can even offer free meals to the community. Many other services are provided from the Salvation Army in Liverpool.

Short term housing and related support services are provided by several organisations. If the person needs a place to stay for a night or two, then emergency shelters may be used. Other housing, such as hostels in the city of Liverpool, can provide time for residents to save money for deposit expenses they are faced with. Find a listing of Liverpool temporary accommodations.

SHAP may be able to arrange short term housing. This will be for the vulnerable in Liverpool. There is also placement for teenage parents and other younger people. Services offered include, but are not limtied to, security deposit schemes, advice on managing finances, and information on Merseyside and government organisations. Also receive help in finding long term accommodations and paying the rent in advance deposit on it. Address is 2nd Floor, Lakeside Building, WA10 3TT, call 01744 454056 for information, or continue with SHAP housing and social services.

St Helens, also known as Nacro – Help is only for people who want to move into private rented accommodation in the Liverpool area but currently reside in a hostel. Social workers and advisers from the not-for profit offer advice on setting up a tenancy and paying a security deposit on the new home. Nacro also offers referrals to projects for furniture, schemes for a rent payment, Housing Benefits and even employment opportunities. Both landlords and tenants can get free advice and assistance for addressing any housing needs they have. Park Place, 10-12 Lawn Lane, London SW8 1UD, Tel: 020 7840 7200.

The Basement – They operate drop in services for the homeless. Those who use the site can receive meals and information on housing options. The free advice given to them can refer the homeless to local schemes to pay a portion of a security deposit and offer other forms of help. Support is also for rough sleepers.

Outreach, applications to housing benefits, and referrals to many rent deposit schemes are all available from the Basement. Individuals with a connection to Liverpool, including people sleeping rough, can stop by the Centre. There, they can learn about all the solutions provided. There are programmes such as job training, referrals, and deposit help from the Basement and its specialists. The address of the advice centre is 56-60 Parr Street, Liverpool, L1 4JN. Telephone number is 0151 707 1515.

The Whitechapel Centre offers information on deposits and more. Clients include people living in hostels, those that are sleeping rough, and homeless. Assistance is for finding and maintaining a property and eventually moving into a PRS tenancy. Financial aid from the charity is limited. When available, it is provided in the form of guarantees, welcome packs, and applications for rent in advance schemes. The address of the organisation is Langsdale Street, Liverpool, L3 8DU. Residents can call 0151 207 7617, or read more Whitechapel Centre housing programmes.