SmartMove is part of Edinburgh Cyrenians, an independent charity that has operated with continuous steady growth and success since 1968. We provide solutions to poverty and homelessness and work towards a Scotland that makes room for all.
Cyrenians passion is to help people who've had severe problems, to help themselves improve their lives. It is our privilege to offer the kind of opportunities and respectful support that enable people to turn their lives around.
Cyrenians operates in Edinburgh, West Lothian and Falkirk with a variety of long-term services that benefit well over 1,000 people a year. Outcomes include: better homes, progress to work, improved health, better coping skills, re-engagement with families & communities and conquering addiction. Although diverse, our services have common purposes - to enable people to overcome the problems that put them at further risk; and to help them become better able to manage as contributing members of our society.
SmartMove has been set up to help those on a low income to access accommodation in the private rented sector by providing a written guarantee for landlords in lieu of a deposit. The guarantee provides the landlord with security and allows the tenant time to pay the deposit in manageable installments.
SmartMove currently operates in West Lothian and Falkirk.
What we do for tenants
- Provide the oppotunity to access private rented accommodation
- Negotiation with private landlords
- Support with setting up and sustaining a private tenancy
What we do for landlords
- Support with finding the right tenant
- Support to set up and manage a private tenancy
- Liaise with tenants