1.Rented Accommodation Long-term unsustainable unless directly funded Sympathetic landlords important Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution
2.Purchased Accommodation Expensive outlay, therefore limited quantity Responsibility rests with the owner Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution
3.Loaned Private Accommodation (Boaz Trust) Loan agreement renewable annually Owner responsible for major repairs Boaz responsible for daily maintenance and housing costs (£5k per house p.a.) Boaz selects and supports the residents Housing Manager and Keyworkers Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution
4. Loaned Corporate Accommodation Empty Vicarages or Presbyteries (Nottingham Arimathea Trust) Empty Housing Association Properties (Hope Housing, Birmingham) Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution
5. Hosting Schemes Spare Room schemes most common Some community hosting Some schemes offer cash support Most are time-limited Co-ordinator essential Important to match host and guest Simplicity works best Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution
6. Night Shelters Usually require 7 venues Very labour intensive Self regulating Winter or all year? Co-ordinator essential Equipment needed Draws many volunteers Practical Solutions to Asylum Destitution