Evidence
The following are examples of proof that might be required to support your claim. Once you have completed your application, you will be provided with a list of evidence to supply.
Proof of rent – evidence could be:
- Tenancy agreement
- Letter from Landlord / Agent
- Rent book
The evidence for proof of rent must provide the following information:
- The full name and business or residential (home) address of the owner of the property
- The full name and business address of any agent
- The date the agreement started
- The amount of current rent payable
- What is included in the rent - for example, heating, lighting, cleaning, water rates, meals, personal care, general counselling and support
- The payment period or frequency for example, weekly, monthly, four weekly
Proof of household
For dependant children, proof can be:
- Child benefit award letter
- bank statement showing child benefit credits
For other adults living in your home we must see documentary evidence to confirm their gross income and capital. This might be:
- Last 5 weekly or last 3 fortnightly or last 2 monthly pay slips or
- A letter from their employer detailing this information. The letter must be signed and stamped by the employer
- Proof of capital - current bank / building society statements, proof of bonds, unit trusts, stocks and shares.
Proof of income and capital.
This includes earned income such as wages, benefit payments and money in the bank:
- If you are paid a wage: Last 5 weekly or last 3 fortnightly or last 2 monthly pay slips or
- A letter from your employer detailing the following:
- Name and address of employer
- Gross income for the period and the year to date
- Income Tax for the period and year to date
- National Insurance deducted
- Pension Contributions
- Method of payment e.g. cash, cheque, BACS
If you are self-employed we will need to see:
- Certified accounts or
- Completed self-employed proforma (available from our offices)
For other income - evidence can be:
- Award letter
- Current bank statements which show payments of benefit received
- Current bank statements which show payments of occupational pension
- Latest payment slip for occupational pension
- Court orders
Capital - evidence must cover at least the last two months
- Current bank / building society statements
- Bank / building society books
- Statements detailing assets for certificates, bonds, unit trusts, stock and shares
Proof of national insurance number
This can be found on:
- P45 / P60
- Wage slips
- Tax letter
- Letter from Benefits Agency
- National insurance number card