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CLASS Landlords Forum 10 th September 2014. About Whitechapel. Whitechapel Centre: Leading charity in Liverpool providing support and services to homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. Ethos:
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About Whitechapel Whitechapel Centre: Leading charity in Liverpool providing support and services to homeless people and those at risk of homelessness. Ethos: Every individual has the right and should be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Mission: Our intention is to enable people to obtain and sustain a home and be provided with the opportunity to change their lives.
PRS Bond Scheme Clients – Single Homeless or Rough Sleeping in Liverpool; Rough Sleeping across Merseyside Aim - to secure good quality accommodation within the PRS for clients who can maintain a tenancy with support We provide cashless bond in lieu of a deposit – usually equivalent to 4 weeks rent; lasts 6 months We can provide support to manage the tenancy for 6 months or longer if needed There can be a waiting list so we need to receive the referral well in advance of tenancy take-up
Our Offer to Landlords LHA payments made direct to Landlord Up to 4 weeks rent provided as bond to cover deposit/damage Liaison with named worker within Whitechapel to help resolve any issues as they arise. Support provided for 6 months Links with CLASS to encourage best practice
How you can help We need one bedroom properties Some need also for shared accommodation Most popular areas are L6/L7, L8/L15 and L9 Enquiries to:- sarah.underwood@whitechapelcentre.co.uk Tel 0151 207 8622
What else we do Hub and Homeless Resolution – for people who have nowhere to stay –Langsdale Street, tel: 207 8677 No Second Night Out – to prevent rough sleeping Tel: 0300 123 2041 Enablement Services – open access learning and development Resettlement Support - support to find accommodation, and manage independently, Harm Reduction & Dual Diagnosis – support for people with substance misuse/ mental health