Housing & Benefits Support
Without a home, nothing else can follow. Let’s secure yours today. 🏠✨
Safe Housing. Financial Stability. A Fresh Start.
At Rise Now Foundation, we know that stable housing and access to benefits are the first steps to breaking the cycle of reoffending. Our Stabilisation Programme ensures no one leaves prison facing homelessness or financial crisis. We secure accommodation, replace lost IDs, and fast-track benefit claims—so you can focus on rebuilding your life.
Safe Housing. Financial Stability. A Fresh Start.
At Rise Now Foundation, we know that stable housing and access to benefits are the first steps to breaking the cycle of reoffending. Our Stabilisation Programme ensures no one leaves prison facing homelessness or financial crisis. We secure accommodation, replace lost IDs, and fast-track benefit claims—so you can focus on rebuilding your life.
How We Help
1. Emergency & Long-Term Housing
Prison Gate Pick-Up – We meet you on release and take you directly to safe, pre-arranged accommodation (hostels, supported housing, or private rentals).
Deposit & Rent Assistance – Grants or loans for first month’s rent and deposit guarantees where eligible.
Tenancy Support – Help with signing contracts, understanding tenant rights, and avoiding eviction.
We’re there on release day to prevent homelessness and crisis.
Immediate Support – Transport to safe accommodation, a welcome pack (phone credit, Oyster card, toiletries).
First 24 Hours – Escorting participants to critical appointments (job centres, GP surgeries, housing offices).
Crisis Prevention – Emergency food, SIM cards, and referrals to warm hubs if needed.
2. Benefits & Financial Stability
Universal Credit Fast-Tracking – We help you apply before release (so payments start sooner).
Lost ID Replacement – Free support to replace birth certificates, passports, or NI numbers.
Debt & Budgeting Advice – Managing fines, council tax arrears, and living costs.
3. Holistic Stabilisation
Mental Health Referrals – Priority access to NHS services or counselling.
Food & Essentials – Welcome packs with supermarket vouchers, SIM cards, and toiletries.
Why Housing & Benefits Matter
🚨 60% of homeless people in the UK have been in prison (Crisis, 2023).
✅ Stable housing cuts reoffending by 50% (Ministry of Justice, 2022).
💷 Delayed benefit claims force many into survival crime—we prevent this.
Who Qualifies?
Ex-offenders released within the last 3 months (or soon-to-be released).
Those at risk of homelessness (no fixed address).
People struggling to access benefits due to lost IDs or lack of digital skills.