The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) and its sister organisation in Scotland have donated another £20,000 to charities.
The DPS awarded £5,000 to the charity Luton Accommodation and Move-on Project (LAMP), and The Letting Protection Service Scotland (LPSS) gave £15,000 to YMCA Glenrothes Supported Accommodation.
Daren King, head of tenancy deposit protection at the DPS and the LPSS, said: “YMCA Glenrothes Supported Accommodation and LAMP both undertake vital work in their communities, helping those who are in the greatest need of support.
“Since opening our charity fund we have given around £150,000 to housing charities across the UK and are delighted to continue to fund such important projects.”
For over 23 years YMCA Glenrothes has helped those affected by poverty and disadvantage, including supporting young people in hostels, houses and flats.
The donation will be used to renovate four flats and provide a “caring, clean and supportive environment” for young people.
Mary Hill, Director of the YMCA Glenrothes, said “We are delighted to work with The DPS and organisations that give something back to the community. This donation will enable young homeless people to live in safe, decent accommodation. The YMCA helps young people to become good tenants and The LPSS has given us a head start in this ongoing support work.”
LAMP is a small, local charity that has been successfully providing accommodation and support to homeless young people aged between 16 and 25 in Luton, Bedford and the surrounding area for nearly 20 years.
The donation will help LAMP provide privately rented accommodation for between eight and ten homeless young people, as well as teaching them basic household management and life skills.
John Archer, CEO at LAMP, said: “LAMP is delighted to receive the support funding from The DPS.
“It will make a real difference to our operations and how we are able to provide safe accommodation to support young homeless people to encourage and enable them to build their self-confidence and move on to independent living.”