Hi Rachel
We do a fairly simple annual review form that goes out to all residents before our annual inspections (that way we can collect in any forms on the inspection that havent come back!). We dont ask for any evidence so it is done on Trust, though I do email the WMC increase letters direct to the local authority so I do know their HB claim is valid. The questions are:
1. Are you in receipt of housing benefit?
2. Are you in receipt of pension credit or income based Universal Credit? (this is so we can signpost those we think might have a valid claim)
3. What is your total annual income from all work, pensions, benefits, dividends and other income sources (to the nearest Ā£1000)?
4. What is your total savings including shares/any other investments (to the nearest Ā£1000)?
5. How many hours a week are you in paid employment? (this is so we can check those eligilbe for ARC TV licenses)
6. Are there any changes to who lives in your household?
7. Has there been any significant changes to your financial circumstances in the last year (pensions/earnings/large lottery wins/inheritance/cash gifts etc)?
8. Do you feel able to live independently and safely in your home?
9. Have you any unspent adult cautions (simple or conditional) or spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order 1975 (amendment) (England & Wales) order 2020? Or are you subject to any antisocial behaviour orders or community protection notices?
I hope this helps
Sarah
Dartmouth United Charities