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 book
• Child benefit award letter if benefit is being paid into a bank account

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:

• Benefit payment book
• 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
• Benefit book