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 What We Do Supported Housing
Application Procedure
Selection criteria
How to make an application
The cost
Resettlement
Stonewall Housing helps LGBT people find homes they feel safe and secure in. We provide supported accommodation for 41 young LGBT people across four London Boroughs.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for housing, applicants must be lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and aged between 16 and 25 years at the time of making the application. Applicants must be currently homeless, living in unstable, unsafe or unsuitable accommodation or under serious threat of becoming homeless.
Stonewall Housing will not house:
Stonewall Housing allocates housing according to who has the highest housing need. This means that when a vacancy arises, applicants will be assessed on their current housing situation, their support needs and their suitability for the accommodation being offered.
Who we house
Stonewall Housing provides housing for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people between the ages of 16 and 25 who are homeless and have support needs. We cannot offer housing to individuals who only require housing, and have no support needs. The areas of support we offer are: access to counselling, general emotional and practical support, advice on welfare benefits, on access to employment, training and educational opportunities, practical living skills and budgeting.
Each house has an allocated Supported Housing Officer, and this person will offer clients support on a regular basis. We expect clients to agree a contract for support with their Supported Housing Officer, which we will review regularly. Each Supported Housing Officer is available for appointments, or on a drop-in basis for information, help and support at agreed times each week.
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How to make an application
We only accept applications when the waiting lists are open. Click here to find out if they currently are.
If the waiting list is open call 020 7354 6812 for an application form.
It is important that applicants provide as much information as possible as this will assist us to understand their situation and to make the best assessment of their housing needs. All information provided in the application form is confidential.
Applications can be submitted direct (self referrals) or by another agency, such as a voluntary organisation or social services (agency referrals).
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What happens after you make an application?
Applicants will be contacted in writing within two working days of their application forms being received. All applicants who have been assessed as meeting the housing criteria will be invited to attend an interview, which will take place within two weeks of the application being processed. All applicants who attend an interview will be notified of the outcome in writing within five working days.
Applicants who have been approved for housing will be placed on the waiting list and will be contacted by a Supported Housing Officer when a vacancy arises. It is important to note that a vacancy may not occur for an extended period of time. This may mean that applicants will need to continue seeking alternative accommodation options in the meantime. Stonewall Housing’s Advice Service may be able to assist with this. Click here for more details about the Advice Service.
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The cost
Tenants are charged a weekly rent of approximately £100 and a service charge, which covers gas, electricity, and all repairs. The houses are fully furnished, and bedding, crockery, and pots and pans are provided. Tenants who are not working, or who are on a very low income can claim Housing Benefit for the rent. Tenants who are in full-time work will be responsible for their full rent. All of our houses are leased from landlords who set the rents. The landlords do not require a deposit or a month’s rent in advance as rent is paid in arrears.
Resettlement
Stonewall Housing does not offer permanent housing, but our Supported Housing Officers will work with clients to help them access suitable alternative housing. This can include shared ownership schemes, housing co-ops, private rented accommodation, and local authority and housing association flats.
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