Setting up Home Allowance
How will I furnish my flat?
If you are a care leaver moving into your own home, you may be able to access money to help you buy the things you need from the setting up home allowance.
How much?
Up to £3000 depending on your needs.
What is the allowance used for?
- essential items are the priority and should be purchased first. This includes bed, mattress, cooker a fridge and kitchen equipment
- other items which are necessary to furnish your home e.g. sofa, table, wardrobe, television
The allowance cannot be used for food, rent or to pay debts. It also cannot be used to purchase non-essential technology such as games console. You can access the allowance once you have identified your property and signed your tenancy agreement. Please speak to your Social Worker or Personal Advisor for more information about how this allowance is paid.
What if I don't pay my bills?
It is really important that you keep up with your rent payments/water charges/surcharges or services charges as failure to do so will lead to eviction. You can get help to manage all of these aspects from your personal advisor and if you received your flat through the housing panel. You can get additional support from your housing officer. We will work closely with you to problem solve and help you to manage and ensure you have information to make the right decisions. However we do rely on you to tell us and let us know when you are struggling or facing a problem.