Support for residents

One-off help with essential household bills

BHA has a tenant support fund (previously known as the hardship fund) for residents. Its purpose is financial aid for residents struggling with to pay utility bills or other priority debts (but not including paying your rent).

All Barnsbury Housing Association residents are eligible to apply for funding. Grants are limited and you must be willing to undergo an income assessment with one of our housing management team.

To find out more and apply for funding please contact us info@barnsbury.org or 020 7704 2324

Resident bursary scheme

We can help with the costs of educational activities that will give you new skills thatd improve your chance of getting a job. Our bursary award scheme can help pay for school, college or university fees, books or other learning materials, and trips.

Any Barnsbury Housing Association resident can apply for a bursary award.

Download bursary guidelines for applicants

Download a bursary application form

To qualify your rent account must be up-to-date and you will not have a history of antisocial behaviour.

Find out about our latest BHA bursary recipient here.