ACH & Borderlands working to reduce homelessness for refugees in Bristol
ACH and Borderlands are now working together to provide housing in Bristol to homeless people with refugee status, through the management of a four bedroom supported house in the city. The property is owned by Borderlands, and is now managed by ACH to provide property maintenance, a designated support worker for each tenant and essential modernisation works.
After running the property as a move-on house for their clients at risk of homelessness, Borderlands decided to partner with ACH in the management and support provision of the property. Our maintenance team at ACH were able to undertake essential improvement works in the house, including; painting and decoration, installing new flooring and undertaking safety checks.
This property is making a huge difference to the lives of the people it is housing.
In the UK asylum system, when a person has their asylum claim accepted and their refugee status granted, they are given just 28 days before they have to leave their government accommodation. Imagine trying to find a house, an income, a bank account, a GP in 28 days in an unfamiliar country.
This is why supported housing is vital to bridge this gap, helping newly arrived refugees build lives in the UK by providing safe and supported housing.
If you’re considering renting your property to people with refugee status through ACH, get in touch. Partnering with ACH will save you money on fees, earning you a competitive monthly rent, whilst providing someone with the foundation to build a life in the UK.
‘We are calling on other organisations and property owners to work with ACH as your property will make a huge impact and difference for people who need roof over their head. ACH will ensure your property is well maintained as well as offering a competitive rent to cover your cost.’ – Saed Mohamed, ACH Housing Manager.
For Susanna Revolti, CEO of ACH, the choice is simple!
‘I think for other people that are looking to support refugees, it's such a tangible support that you can give. Giving people a house is totally the best thing that you can do. It's the first step to living an independent life and moving on.’
https://ach.org.uk/news-and-features/working-borderlands-reduce-homelessness-refugees-bristol
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