Whitechapel Centre Merseyside Private Renting Sector Bond Scheme

Project summary

The scheme supports homeless people, including rough sleepers, to access accommodation in the private rented sector through the provision of intensive support and a bond scheme.

Clients

Who is eligible?

Homeless or at risk of homelessness in the Liverpool and Merseyside Region; has the capacity to sustain a tenancy with appropriate support and private renting is the best option.

Client services

• Support can include:-
  • Advice and advocacy to help prevent you losing your home
  • Advice and advocacy in dealing with your landlord and where appropriate liaison with Environmental Health, legal services etc.
  • Ensuring you are receiving any welfare benefits to which you are entitled
  • Help with budgeting and finance and organisational planning to manage utilities and household bills
  • Developing independent living skills
  • Developing links with the local community including cultural, faith and other community organisations
  • Help in establishing personal safety and security
  • Any help needed to fulfil the responsibilities of a tenancy agreement e.g. getting on with neighbours; know-how to deal with repairs and any improvements to the property; ensure the accommodation is warm, safe and secure
  • Support to access other services you may need e.g. health, mental health, where appropriate services that can help with alcohol or substance use
  • Help in accessing purposeful activity such as voluntary work, education and employment

How are referrals made

To get support please fill in the online referral form

Landlords

Landlord services

• Bond guarantee
• Set up direct payment of Housing Benefit
• links to landlord accreditation schemes/ Landlord Forums
• Property inspection and inventory
• Ongoing tenancy support
• Named contact for any tenancy issues

Other information

Organisation: The Whitechapel Centre

Type of organisation: Registered Charity

Last updated: 03/06/2026 14:23

Local Authority: St Helens Metropolitan Borough Council, Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council, Halton Borough Council, Liverpool, Sefton