The uncertain nature of the music industry means circumstances can change in an instant. Finding yourself out of work and living in unstable housing or homeless can be scary and overwhelming. That’s why we’ve partnered with Standing Tall, a charity that helps people find stable jobs and safe housing. Through this partnership, we can help eligible PRS members experiencing uncertainty to get back on their feet.
If you or someone you know needs help to find work and accommodation, the process is simple.
Take the first step
- Get in touch with us, you can email or call us. We’ll ask you a few questions about your current situation.
- If you’re eligible, we’ll refer you to Standing Tall.
- If you’re calling on behalf of a friend, we’ll take their contact details and reach out to them on your behalf.
Find a job
- Standing Tall will contact you/your friend and arrange to meet up for a cup of tea and a chat.
- They’ll get to know you and assess whether they can find suitable employment for you. They work hard to match the right person to the right role and employer.
- If Standing Tall can match you to the right employment opportunity, you’ll be accepted onto the programme and they’ll help prepare you to start work.
Move in with your host
- Once you’ve got a job sorted, you’ll move into your new accommodation. For the first six months you’ll live with a Standing Tall host. These are people who have agreed to rent out a room in their home to you. They’re trained and supported by the Standing Tall team.
- You will pay rent directly to your host (£750 in London).
A place of your own
- Standing Tall and your host will help you save for a deposit for your own place.
- Standing Tall and the PRS Members’ Fund will help you to get moved into your own place
Ongoing support
- Standing Tall provide 12 months of ongoing support to make sure you’re settled.
Is this for you?
If you or someone you know needs help with employment and housing and this sounds like a good fit, contact us to see how we can help.
Email us: [email protected] and one of the team will get back to you
Give us a call: 020 3741 4069
Remember, we also work with partners BAPAM and Music Support to offer mental health & wellbeing support and addiction and recovery support. If you need help, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Every enquiry is treated in strictest confidence.
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