The Dorchester borough council partners with the county to help tenants threatened by homeless, or people that are now homeless, with their housing needs. The main scheme available can help pay both a deposit on…

Eligible residents in West Dorset District have three different deposit schemes available to them. The assistance is provided to help them move into, and pay for, the costs of housing in the private sector. All…

An increasing number of foodbanks in Dorset County are assisting people that are facing a crisis. Any assistance from one of the not-for profits will be for short term needs to help feed a family…

The Emergency Local Assistance scheme in Dorset uses both government and council funds in an effort to help the vulnerable that are facing a crisis pay the bills. Grants are provided to address basic needs…

The faith based Routes To Roots provides assistance to families and individuals that are struggling. The charity, also called Christian Action on Homelessness, has a drop in centre in which the homeless and people living…

The Bournemouth Churches Housing Association helps the low income and vulnerable, with a focus on addressing housing problems. The charity organisation is made up of a partnership of churches that specialize in assisting the homeless…

If a resident of Dorset is threatened by homelessness or if an individuals with a local connection needs a more affordable accommodation to live in, then there may be funds available for paying a rent…