Our support

The Care Leaver service will

• Make sure you know how to apply for any benefits that you are entitled to
• Help you in accessing a rent deposit scheme if you qualify; this is a loan
• Provide you with a Leaving Care Grant of up to £2,000, which is used to set up your home so you can afford basics like furniture, a bed, washing machine and furnishings
• Give you practical support in helping you to move in, look after and maintain your home
• Offer you advice and support about managing your money and your tenancy (the agreement between you and your landlord)
• Pay your TV license for the first year
• Help you hire a van to support you with the move

Care leavers Council Tax discount

As a care leaver you may be eligible for a discount on your Council Tax bill. To be eligible to apply for this exemption you will need to:

• Have been looked after by Wokingham Borough Council
• Be under the age of 25
• Live in the borough
• Be liable to pay Council Tax

Discount percentage

• If you live alone, you will be awarded a 100% discount.
• If you live with one other person who is liable to pay the Council Tax, then the reduction will be 50%.

If you are a Care Leaver and think you might qualify for this exemption, please contact your Personal Advisor.

What does it mean?

Council tax

Council tax is the local tax which helps councils pay for the services they provide.