Resident Support Funds

Salvation Army Homes is committed to our mission of safe homes, transforming lives. Through this mission we aim to support residents navigate different experiences, opportunities, or difficulties they may face throughout their lives. Our residents are a diverse cross section of the community and include some of society’s most vulnerable.

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Support offered includes assisting with education, training and employment opportunities, unexpected financial costs that are causing hardship and costs associated with maintaining relationships with children under the age of 17. Funding is also available to help with costs associated with neighbourhood scheme-based activities.

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This support is managed through four different Funds. A summary of the four support funds available is as follows:

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The Support Fund

Salvation Army Homes recognises that unexpected expenditure can make life even more difficult for those already struggling financially. The aim of this fund is to provide one-off grants to residents who are faced with a financial crisis or an unexpected expense that might cause undue hardship or impact on the ability to sustain a tenancy. Examples of one-off grants: food vouchers; car repairs; difficulties with utility bills; white goods; essential furniture or funeral expenses.

Cowan Fund

This fund was set up to provide a lasting legacy with a focus on personal development and training. Residents may apply for up to £250pa towards personal development and up to £500pa for training opportunities. Examples of personal development include travel and/or clothing costs associated with a job, work placement or training interview. Training opportunities include costs associated with course fees.

(SAGIC) Estranged Parents Fund

The purpose of this fund is to support estranged parents build and maintain relationships through safe contact and meaningful time with their child or children who are aged 17 or under. With up to £1000p.a. available to help with activities such as family breaks or days out at local attractions ‘making memories’ becomes more achievable.

Neighbourhood based activities

The purpose of this fund is to help schemes to fund activities and improvements within their neighbourhoods. Applications for up to £250 can be made. A maximum of one application per scheme.

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All Salvation Army Homes residents are welcome to apply. Applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis alongside the required eligibility criteria for each Fund.

To apply for support from any of these funds please complete the application form. If you require help completing the application please speak to your local Neighbourhood Manager or Support Worker. Alternatively call our Customer Services team on 0800 970 6363.

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