Prince William Opens Homelessness Project for Young Workers in South London
Prince William, the Prince of Wales, has opened a homelessness project for young people in work or apprenticeships who need help finding affordable housing.
The project, located in Peckham, South London, offers 33 mini-flats for young people who are working more than 30 hours per week and earning no more than £32,000 per year.
The rent is capped at a third of each tenant's pay, and the solar panels will cut heating bills to £200 per year.
Without stable accommodation, young people may struggle to keep their jobs or stay in training.
The project, called Reuben House, provides independent living and is a "stepping stone" for those struggling to rent or buy.
It also helps those facing other barriers, such as landlords wanting a previous track record of paying rent.
The project highlights the issue of work not necessarily protecting people from poverty, as one out of five people using food banks is from a working household.
The rent is capped at a third of each tenant's pay, and the solar panels will cut heating bills to £200 per year.
Without stable accommodation, young people may struggle to keep their jobs or stay in training.
The project, called Reuben House, provides independent living and is a "stepping stone" for those struggling to rent or buy.
It also helps those facing other barriers, such as landlords wanting a previous track record of paying rent.
The project highlights the issue of work not necessarily protecting people from poverty, as one out of five people using food banks is from a working household.
