The Deputy Mayor of London for Housing and Residential Improvement has visited a refugee homelessness prevention scheme run by a Christian charity.
Tom Copley visited Housing Justice’s scheme to see their “modern resolution to homelessness in London”.
As a part of the go to, Copley met Anna, who grew to become a resident landlord in March 2024 and Ibrahim, a Syrian refugee who’s staying at Anna’s property for a six-month lodging placement.
Anna volunteered for the scheme as a approach to earn further revenue from her spare room and out of a want to assist ease the tough sleeping disaster in London. Ibrahim is the second refugee that Anna has accepted as a lodger, following a “constructive expertise” with the primary refugee assigned to her residence.
Ibrahim, who was susceptible to homelessness when he first arrived in Britain, was granted refugee standing in July 2024 and is at the moment “thriving” in his work as a handyman, in keeping with Housing Justice.
Ibrahim mentioned of the association, “I want to thank Housing Justice for all the assist they’ve given me, from serving to me transfer on from the homeless shelter to lodging with Anna. She is a really variety girl who has helped me with many issues. I recognize every little thing Housing Justice has achieved to offer me an reasonably priced residence. Thanks Housing Justice for being an answer to my issues.”
Housing Justice’s programme permits resident landlords to earn tax free revenue of as much as £7,500 per 12 months and is meant to offer newly accepted refugees with “a stepping stone between asylum lodging and extra everlasting houses”.
Potential resident landlords are vetted and skilled by Housing Justice, whereas the lodgers are given help find coaching, employment and gaining their very own tenancy in addition to entry to English language lessons.
The Deputy Mayor praised the scheme, which started in March final 12 months, “Everybody deserves a secure place to name residence, so we’re proud to be supporting Housing Justice with their modern Refugee Lodgings Programme, which helps to fight tough sleeping and homelessness within the capital by offering important lodging and help for newly recognised refugees.”
