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Partnering with both provide landlords and the local government council, the not-for-profit Wigan Housing organisation provides various solutions to eligible clients. There is assistance for homeless people as well as individuals that are facing eviction. Referrals and other support is provided too. The government regulated agency also works with landlords and others in the community on their housing needs.

They can coordinate both temporary accommodation in the Wigan Borough and work to pro-actively to stop homelessness from occurring in the first place. There may even be assistance for those that are having difficulty in accessing social housing or related benefits.

Workshops are a key tool offered to individuals. It is arrange as part of their Supporting People programme. As part of this, advisers work with clients on the following.

General financial literacy, including budgeting, income maximization, setting up bank accounts, and dealing with debts. There are classes held in how to find a home, including the legal responsibilities of landlords as well as tenants. Many of the workshops allow clients to meet directly with a staff member of Wigan Housing Solutions, in which they can learn about rent schemes, bond guarantees, receive benefit advice, and more.

Referrals are always available. If someone doesn’t qualify for assistance or say a deposit scheme, then social workers will refer them to further sources of help. As there may be other charities in the Manchester region for those facing poverty or homelessness. They also work with Unify Credit Union, which is a local lender that offers other low interest rate loan schemes or other types of financing.

The Wigan Bond Scheme is another resource that can be used to find a place to live and to also pay for it. This is generally for those clients that have no priority and that are having difficulty in applying for housing benefits or other aid. It can also help with paying a security deposit on a new accommodation in the area.

As part of the scheme, there will be bond guarantees provided to landlords on behalf of new tenants who are unable to afford a security deposit on a new flat. It can be a key source of financial aid low income individuals. The agreement will be used by both the tenant and the landlord as a form of cash deposit. So it replaces the needs for funds that are normally required by landlords to pay the cost of any loss of property or damage when a tenant moves out.

Most of the aid is for homeless people. However, there are exceptions. Wigan Housing Solutions will also assist those facing homelessness to prevent it to begin with. They also need to meet low income levels and other conditions.

Housing benefit assistance may be provided by advisers. Various programmes and solutions are offered. They include help with applying for a Local Housing Allowance or Benefit claim, assistance in dealing with landlord, legal aid, and more. There is also help in locating a new low income accommodation in the Manchester region or Wigan borough.

When moving into a property, the not-for profit wants that process to be successful. So as noted above they can also help people make a claim for the housing benefit. This is a key social service in the UK, and is now known as the Local Housing Allowance in Manchester. This can be used to pay rent. Any funds issued will generally go directly to your landlord.

Rent arrears services are for those that are struggling and facing homelessness. Some people will have occasional difficulty with paying their rent. In these cases, Wigan Housing Solutions has counseling available. Or they can refer people to the Citizen Advice Bureau. A number of programmes and support services are offered for those with arrears on their accounts.

For more information, contact Wigan Housing Solutions, Rear of 761 Ormskirk Road, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 8AT, Tel. 01942 216843.