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Rock Trust Rent Deposit Scheme

Project summary

The Rock Trust works with young people between the ages of 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.  The Rent Deposit Scheme was set up in 2017 by End Youth Homelessness with funding from Yorkshire Building Society to help young people gain access to the private rented sector

The Rent Deposit scheme provides landlords with a guarantee certificate in place of a standard deposit, allowing the young person to pay their deposit up in instalments making their transition into the private sector far easier.  There is also one to one support available covering help with finding properties, financial assistance and tenancy sustainment.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Young people between the ages of 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Client services
  • Rent Deposit Guarantee
  • Tenancy sustainability
  • Financial assistance
  • Grants with essential home furnishings
  • Help with benefits
  • Help with progressing in employment or education

How are referrals made

Self referral

Landlords

Landlord services
  • Rent deposit guarantee
Location of landlord's properties

Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian

Other information

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 26/04/2023 08:14

Local Authority: Edinburgh, East Lothian , Midlothian, West Lothian

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