Pendle Action for the Community SafeSpace

Project summary

Our Aim is to provide accessible accommodation to homeless young people in the Pendle area, and to provide support and advice to enable a speedy move to independence and training opportunities through resettlement. SafeSpace is a supported accommodation project based in East Lancashire for 16 – 21 year olds who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including young people who are leaving care.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Clients are: • Single victims of domestic violence who are non priority need • Young people aged between 16 - 25 years who are non priority need. • Those leaving supported accommodation (eviction and planned).

Client services

• Housing Benefit assistance
• Client support plan
• Assistance with finding properties in the PRS
• Bond Guarantees
• Out of hours support
• Out of office contact details
• Practical support for tenants (e.g. advice on setting up tenancy/deposit)
• Referrals to funiture projects
• Tenancy support service
• Benefit maximisation

How are referrals made

Self Referral or via Support Worker

Landlords

Landlord services

• Direct payment of Housing Benefit
• Financial incentives
• Mediation services
• Ongoing tenancy support

Other information

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:12

Local Authority: Pendle Borough Council, Rossendale Borough Council