St Basils - Rent Deposit Scheme

Project summary

EveryYouth (formally End Youth Homelessness), a UK- wide national movement of local charities that aim to end youth homelessness, have launched a Rent Deposit Scheme. St Basils will be delivering this scheme in Birmingham and Solihull.

The Rent Deposit scheme is funded by a host of businesses and corporate partners who have joined forces with EveryYouth to tackle youth homelessness together. The scheme has helped more than 700 young homeless people nationwide to live independently. The scheme has now transitioned into the Housing Fund, which aims to support even more homeless young into a place of their own.

This will be achieved by providing support to young people with rent deposits, home essential grants, and focussed support. The Rent Deposit Scheme also helps private landlords to fill vacant properties quickly and without charge.

Each young person supported through the Rent Deposit Scheme will benefit from financial advice and dedicated support to help build their life skills and confidence.

Landlords

The Rent Deposit Scheme provides landlords with a
guarantee certificate in place of a traditional cash
deposit. This security bond (a formal agreement)
protects the landlord from rent arrears and damage to
the property. Claims can be submitted by landlords in
case of property damage as a result of a tenant’s actions,
or failure to meet rent requirements.

Clients

Who is eligible?

You must:-

• Be aged between 16-25
• Be homeless or threatened with homelessness
• Be on benefits or a low income Be in control of your finances, with no or little rent arrears
• Be capable and confident of living independently Be willing to set up, and make regular payments, into your own savings plan
• Be willing to look for education, employment and or training opportunities
• Be willing to maintain a tenancy for a minimum of 6 months
• Work with St Basils to resolve any problems that may arise
• Inform St Basils before taking any action to end your tenancy

Client services

• You will have the opportunity to move into your own rented home, without having to pay any
  upfront costs
• You will receive support finding a suitable property and moving in
• You will receive financial advice and dedicated support to successfully maintain your tenancy
• You will receive a Home Essential Grant, to help furnish your new home
•  You will receive support in claiming your housing benefits and finding education,
  employment or training
• You will receive support with practical matters such as setting up utilities like gas and water
  services and securing furniture
• You will receive support to help you move on successfully from your tenancy when the time
  is right for you

How are referrals made

f you’re a young person interested and eligible for this scheme or a landlord interested in getting involved with the scheme, contact the team.

Email: homefinder@stbasils.org.uk

Birmingham Tel: 0300 303 0099

Solihull Tel: 0330 332 7978

Landlords

Landlord services

• St Basils, has a list of potential and suitable tenants, so you can fill vacancies quickly
  and free of charge.
• St Basils helps to secure earlier payment of housing benefits.
• Each tenant is provided with support for paying bills, maintaining the tenancy and
• effectively saving towards their own deposit.
• Each tenant is given a move-in grant, to help furnish their home.
• You can help a young person in need of housing to make an independent start in life.

Location of landlord's properties

Birmingham / Solihull

Other information

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 23/07/2025 10:42

Local Authority: Solihull, Birmingham