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Grenfell Housing Association Referral address

16 Morden Road South Wimbledon London SW19 3BJ Phone

020 8545 2588 Fax

020 8545 2599 Email

info@grenfell-housing.co.uk Website

www.grenfell-housing.co.uk

Who the project is for ^ back to top Target group

Young single homeless people aged 18-30 who have low support needs. Must have a LB Merton connection (eg family or former residence). Will not accept

Those with substance abuse or alcohol problems. AgeMinimum 18 Maximum 30 Average 18-22

How to get in ^ back to top Referral procedure

Referrals via LB Merton. Nomination panel each month, phone for information (10am-6pm Mon-Fri). Those selected for nomination attend information session followed by interview. Applicants selected on the basis of need and suitability. Referral agencies

Only accept referrals from LB Merton nomination panel. Agencies wishing to make referrals should phone for information. Vacancies

Every 6 months. Operate a waiting list. Length of stayMinimum 6 months Maximum 2 years Average 1 year

Staffing and support ^ back to top Support services

2 staff visit at least once a week and offer housing management support. Residents may also visit office for advice, help and assistance with practical issues such as claiming benefits, budgeting and looking for work. Quarterly support plan meetings. Computer centre and training courses available at office, including literacy, numeracy, ECDL. Responsible lead tenant in one of the schemes. Access to move-on

Offer advice and support with identifying and securing move-on accommodation. Provide help with securing private sector accommodation. Offer pre-tenancy training once accepted on to Grenfell HA's waiting list. Accommodation ^ back to top Total spaces

23 In one 7-bed shared house and one scheme with 16 bedsits. Rooms (cost per week)

Single: 7 at £104 Bedsit: 16 at £104 £8pw required from residents in receipt of benefits. FacilitiesFurnishings Rooms fully furnished. Baths 1 to 2-3 people Toilets 1 to 2-3 people Showers 1 to 2-3 people Laundry Yes TV No Other facilities Garden, lounge. Food Self catering. Cooking facilities 2-3 residents share each kitchen in shared house. Bedsits have own facilities. Disabled facilities None.

Rules and policies ^ back to top House rules and tenure

Smoking allowed in own rooms only. Assured shorthold tenancy. Resident access

Own key, no access restrictions. Visitors

Yes, can stay overnight. Policies

Maintain an equal balance of women and men. User participation

Residents' meetings held quarterly. Chaired by staff, for resident feedback and discussing social activities. Tenant representatives sit on management committee. Further information ^ back to top

Grenfell Housing Association runs 2 housing projects for young single homeless people. One 7-bed three storey house accommodates young people aged 18-25, often living independently for the first time. Residents have their own bedroom and share a kitchen and bathroom. They are offered low support and after around 2 years usually move to permanent accommodation via a tenancy with LB Merton. The other project comprises 16 bedsits and shared bathroom facilities for young people aged 18-30. A responsible tenant lives in this scheme. Grenfell only accepts referrals via LB Merton - agencies wishing to put forward an applicant should phone LB Merton to discuss. Public transport

Office: South Wimbledon tube station - 2 mins walk. Bus 93 stops outside.