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REFUGEE RENT DEPOSIT SCHEME
REFUGEE RENT DEPOSIT SCHEME
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Beam is a free service that helps refugees and displaced people living in the UK move into privately rented properties. Supporting a refugee? Refer your clients to us to fast-track their housing journey.
Beam is a free service that helps refugees and displaced people living in the UK move into privately rented properties.
ARE YOU A REFUGEE
LOOKING FOR A HOME?
ARE YOU A REFUGEE
LOOKING FOR A HOME?
ARE YOU A REFUGEE
LOOKING FOR A HOME?
Beam is a free service that helps refugees and displaced people living in the UK move into privately rented properties.
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
1-1 Housing Support
A dedicated Beam caseworker will help show you how to search for properties and negotiate with landlords.
A dedicated Beam caseworker will help show you how to search for properties.
Depost Funding
Beam will pay your tenancy deposit on your behalf using the secure Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Beam will pay your tenancy deposit on your behalf using the secure Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
Affordability Checks
We help you plan your budget to ensure your new rent is affordable and secure for the long term.
We help you plan your budget to ensure your new rent is affordable and secure for the long term.
Safety & Paperwork
We review all the paperwork to ensure the property is legal and right for you before you move in.
We review all the paperwork to ensure the property is legal and right for you before you move in.
WHO IS THIS SCHEME FOR?
Check Your Eligibility for Support
Check Your Eligibility
for Support
Check Your Eligibility
for Support
We want to help as many people as possible secure a safe, privately rented home. To ensure we can provide the right level of financial backing and personal support, this scheme is designed for individuals who meet specific requirements.
We want to help as many people as possible secure a safe, privately rented home. To ensure we can provide the right level of financial backing and personal support, this scheme is designed for individuals who meet specific requirements.
We want to help as many people as possible secure a safe, privately rented home. To ensure we can provide the right level of financial backing and personal support, this scheme is designed for individuals who meet specific requirements.
Over 18 years old
Over 18 years old
Granted refugee status or leave to remain due to conflict/humanitarian crisis
Granted refugee status or leave to remain due to conflict/humanitarian crisis
Currently homeless or at risk of homelessness (living with a host family, sofa surfing, etc.)
Currently homeless or at risk of homelessness (living with a host family, sofa surfing, etc.)
In work or receiving Universal Credit with additional benefits (e.g. PIP/DLA)
In work or receiving Universal Credit with additional benefits (e.g. PIP/DLA)
TESTIMONIALS
Every day, we help refugees and displaced people move into a safe, long-term home.
Every day, we help refugees and displaced people move into a safe, long-term home.
Beam was crucial for my housing journey. They provided financial support for my deposit and furniture, plus essential advice on paperwork. Their assistance made a stressful process manageable
Kateryna
Housed Tenant
When our host placement ended, my son and I faced homelessness. Beam's caseworkers and supporters stepped in. Thank you for your help and support. I would hug each of you.
Anna
Housed Tenant
Beam was incredible. They helped me navigate renting for the first time, providing a deposit and rent support. Having an expert in my corner made the process much less stressful
Tanya
Housed Tenant
My family lost everything and faced financial blockers trying to navigate new systems. With Beam's support, I started a career in business development and secured a 2-bed home in Essex for my family
Ben Moser
Housed Tenant
REFERRAL PARTNERS?
Partner with us to house refugees
Partner with us to house refugees
We act as your specialist housing delivery partner. By referring to the Refugee Rent Deposit Scheme, you get:
We act as your specialist housing delivery partner. By referring to the Refugee Rent Deposit Scheme, you get:
Speed: We contact referrals within 5 days.
Speed: We contact referrals within 5 days.
Capacity: We empower your referrals to find their own home by providing dedicated support.
Capacity: We empower your referrals to find their own home by providing dedicated support.
Sustainability: We provide 12 months of sustainment support to prevent repeat homelessness.
Sustainability: We provide 12 months of sustainment support to prevent repeat homelessness.
FAQ
Your questions, answered
Your questions, answered
Your questions, answered
Answers to the most common questions our referrals have. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
Answers to the most common questions our referrals have. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
Answers to the most common questions our referrals have. If you don’t find the information you’re looking for, feel free to contact us.
Who is eligible for this scheme?
We help adults (18+) with UK refugee status or leave to remain who are currently homeless, in temporary accommodation, or at risk of homelessness (e.g., sofa surfing or living with a host family).
Do I need to find a property before I apply?
How does the deposit work?
Is there any cost to use this service?
Where is the scheme available?
Who is eligible for this scheme?
We help adults (18+) with UK refugee status or leave to remain who are currently homeless, in temporary accommodation, or at risk of homelessness (e.g., sofa surfing or living with a host family).
Do I need to find a property before I apply?
How does the deposit work?
Is there any cost to use this service?
Where is the scheme available?
Who is eligible for this scheme?
We help adults (18+) with UK refugee status or leave to remain who are currently homeless, in temporary accommodation, or at risk of homelessness (e.g., sofa surfing or living with a host family).
