Arc Inspire - Deposit Guarantee Scheme
Project summary
This Deposit Guarantee Scheme aims to support individuals into private accommodation by providing a guarantee to a landlord instead of a cash deposit for those who do not have access to the necessary cash in the Sedgmoor & Taunton and West Somerset areas. Arc Inspire was previously known as Taunton Association for the Homeless.
Clients
Who is eligible?
People considered to be homeless or threatened with homelessness.
Client services
- Property inspection
- Signposting for education, volunteering and employment opportunities
- Relevant certificates obtained before tenancy (Gas Safety Certificate etc)
- Referral to support services
- Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
- Legal support on rights and responsibilities for tenants
- Fast track Housing Benefit service
- Bond Guarantees
- Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
- Assistance with application for community care grants and budgeting loans
- Assessment of client needs
- Referrals to funiture projects
How are referrals made
Referrals to the scheme can come from any agency or individual within the Sedgemoor or Somerset West & Taunton areas
Landlords
Landlord services
- Ongoing tenancy support
- Model tenancy agreements
- Mediation services
- Inventory
- Direct payment of Housing Benefit
- Bond guarantee
Location of landlord's properties
Sedgemoor & West Somerset and Taunton Council
Other information
Type of organisation: Registered Charity
Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12
Local Authority: Taunton Deane Borough Council, West Somerset District Council, Sedgemoor District Council