Charles finds a new place to call home
At the start of the year, Charles was having a really tough time. After splitting up with his partner, he had nowhere to live and ended up sleeping on the streets. He spent cold nights in a tent or old sheds, just trying to stay safe. But everything changed when he was put in touch with Great Places. By listening to his story, giving him the right support, and helping him move into a flat of his own, Charles is much happier and spends time working on a community garden near his home.
Talking about his story, Charles said:
“When I was homeless, it was really hard. You feel like you are on your own and you have no support. When it was dark, you never knew if you were going to be attacked. A lot of people were shutting doors and not listening. If Great Places hadn’t have got in touch with me, I’d probably still be sleeping rough – I can’t thank them enough.”
“You feel like you are on your own and you have no support.”
Protect what matters most
As your landlord, we insure the structure of your home – things like walls, ceilings and roofs. But what’s inside your home, like your furniture, TV, clothes and personal items, isn’t covered by us.
If a leak causes your ceiling to collapse, Great Places would be covered to fix the ceiling, but replacing your belongings and redecorating would be down to you – and that can be expensive.
That’s why we recommend getting home contents insurance. It helps cover the cost of replacing your things if they’re damaged or stolen due to:
• Fire
• Flooding or leaks
• Theft
• Accidental damage
We’ve teamed up with a trusted insurer to offer affordable cover with no excess to pay if you make a claim. You can even pay weekly to help spread the cost. It also includes extras like cover for lost keys, broken TVs or spoiled food in your fridge. It’s peace of mind for just a few pounds a month.