The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS) has made a £8,145 donation to Liverpool-based homeless and housing charity, the Whitechapel Centre.
The UK’s largest provider of deposit protection services established a fund to help charities that support the homeless and those who need help to live independently in 2014.
Daren King, Head of Tenancy Deposit Protection at The DPS, said: “Over the last four years we’ve donated £300,000 to charities across the UK and helped hundreds of people find homes or improve their accommodation.
“We’re delighted to support The Whitechapel Centre and the vital work it undertakes helping people in the local area.”
The charity works with people who are sleeping rough, living in hostels or struggling to manage their accommodation in the Liverpool region, helping them to find and maintain a home and learn the life skills essential for independent living.
Rob Farnos, Services Manager at the Whitechapel Centre, said: We’re grateful to The DPS for this donation, which will fund our Private Rented Bond Scheme and help those in need to secure a home in private rented accommodation.
“With the support of organisations like The DPS, we’re able to continue our work supporting homeless and vulnerably housed people in the region into suitable homes.”
Charities focused on the housing sector can apply for funds via The DPS’ website at www.depositprotection.com/the-dps-charity-donations-fund.
Applications for the next round of awards must be submitted by 31 March 2018.