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This page shows you all of our documents. They're sorted by topic and you'll find a short description for each.

Green Pastures Info

Benefits of Working with Us
Find out why it's so good to work with Green Pastures!
Good Samaritans Information
Find out about our Good Samaritans - individuals offering financial support to fund more changed lives.
Green Pastures logos
Access our logos so that you can share them on your social media and website.
Order Number System (ONS) Explanation
Guides you through using our Order Number System to arrange payment for upgrades and improvements we've agreed to make.
Partner Pack
Our Partner Pack contains all the information you need to get an understanding for what Partnership entails and how it works.
Partnership Overview infographic
This infographic gives you an overview of what it means to be a Green Pastures Partner.
Partnership Process Infographic
This detailed infographic outlines our Partnership process - you'll be guided through it step-by-step by your Partnership Manager.
The Green Pastures team
Take a look at our incredible team and familiarise yourself with some of the folks that will be championing your cause!

Partner Application

Account & File Storage Set-Up
Guidance on how to set up accounts on Microsoft and Google, and best practice on setting up files and folders.
Data Sharing Agreements
Our Data Sharing Agreement template. You'll sign a copy when you complete your Application Form.
Lease Information & Completion
Here we explains some of the key areas of the lease that will help you to understand the agreement we'll be entering into together.
Property Pipeline Infographic
This simple infographic helps you understand the process of finding and purchasing a property before making it resident-ready!
Referral Criteria Template Introduction Email
Use this email to send to potential Referral Agencies to see which agencies might be able to refer residents to you.
Referral Form Criteria Template
You'll send this to potential referral partners to outline your requirements for referrals.
What type of organisation should I set up?
Details the types of organisation that you can set up to be able to provide supported housing.

Project Team

Example Team Structure
This diagram outlines one example team structure that you might use in your project.
Lone Working Guidelines
Guidance on how to stay safe when working alone.
Maintenance Training
This guidance covers ongoing maintenance that you should expect to undertake at your property.
Supported Housing Team Role Profiles
Use these role profiles when you're looking to recruit staff and volunteers into your project.
Team Roles
Guidance on the roles that staff and volunteers can take within your project.
Volunteering Application Form Template
Our template volunteering application form for you to use.
What is Support & Housing Management
Guides you through the difference between Housing Management and Resident Support.

Housing Benefit

Letter to HB: Info about your Supported Housing
Use our template letter to successfully communicate with Housing Benefit about your project.
Rent Sheet Completion & Communication with Housing Benefit
Check out our guidance on completing your Rent Sheet and communicating effectively with your Housing Benefit department.
What is Exempt Accommodation?
Getting a good understanding of Exempt Accommodation is key to success - this guidance gives you the information you need to know.

Finding a Property

HMO Guidance (including Article 4)
This guidance explains what a Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and Article 4 are, and how they apply to your project.
How To Find a Property (Video Tutorial)
Talks you through the right places to look for property and our top tips on what you should look out for.
How to Find a Property
This guidance talks you through finding the perfect property for your residents.
New Property Form
Use our New Property Form to suggest a property to our Partner Support Team for purchase.
Property Potential Form
Use our Property Potential Form to send a property that you think might be suitable for our Partner Support Team to review.

Property Legislation

Annual Property Inspection
Our template Annual Property Inspection thatyou can use to keep your property in good working order.
Certificates Required
Guidance on what certificates are required by law to run a Supported Housing project.
Fire Safety documents
Use these documents to ensure that you're fire safety is all in good order.
Licence Agreement Guidance
Guides you through our Licence Agreement, one of our most important documents.
Template Notice to Quit
Our template Notice to Quit form for you to use.
Template Warning Letters
Our template Warning Letters for you to use.

Getting Property Ready

Awaiting Property Completion
This guidance will help you to make the most of the time between an offer being accepted on your property and completing.
Council Tax Guidance
Gain an understanding of Council Tax and the requirements for your property and area.
Furniture Fire Safety
Guidance on fire safety for the furniture in your properties.
Health & Safety Inspection checklist
Download our template Health & Safety inspection checklist to help you as you seek to ensure your property is in proper working order.
House Rules Example
Download our template House Rules to help you establish good guidance for your residents on your expectations for them within your project.
Insurance Guidance
Take a look at what insurance we recommend you to get to keep your project protected.
Legionnaire's Disease Guidance
This gov.uk guidance talks you through Legionnaire's Disease.
Legionnaire's Disease Risk Assessment Template
Download this template risk assessment to help you minimise the chance of Legionnaire's Disease arising in your property.
Referral Form Template
Download our Referral Form template here to get referral partners to give you the right information for potential residents.
Security Cameras
Our guidance on security cameras, helping to keep your residents safe and giving you insight into ongoings at the property.
Standards Checklist - Supported Housing
This Standards Checklist serves as a draft for you to us and includes guidance on how you can ensure you meet government requirements.
Upgrades & Utilities - HMOs
Use this guidance to give you all the knowledge you need about upgrades and utilities in HMOs.
Upgrades & Utilities - Self-Contained Units
Use this guidance to give you all the knowledge you need about upgrades and utilities in Self-Contained units.

Occupancy Documents

English Occupancy Documents
Our Occupancy document templates for you to use if you house residents in England.
Northern Irish Occupancy Documents
Our Occupancy document templates for you to use if you house residents in Northern Ireland.
Scottish Occupancy Documents
Our Occupancy document templates for you to use if you house residents in Scotland.
Welsh Occupancy Documents
Our Occupancy document templates for you to use if you house residents in Wales.

Resident Inductions

Resident Risk Assessment
Download our Resident Risk Assessment which helps you determine the risk a resident poses to themselves and others.
Resident Sign-Up Process
Use our sign-up process to help you as you bring residents into your project.
Resident Welcome Letter
Download our template letter for welcoming residents into your project.

Resident Support

Contact Log Template
Download our Contact Log template to track your interactions with residents so that you can accurately demonstrate your support.
Resident Letter of Authorisation
Download our template letter to get authorisation for you to speak to the Housing Benefit department on resident's behalf.
Resident Letter: Asking HB to pay Landlord
Download our template letter so that your residents can ask the Housing Benefit department to pay you, their landlord, directly.
Resident Support Resources
Models, resources and tools to help maximise the quality of your resident support.
Support Paperwork Infographic
This simple infographic shows the 5 key parts of support paperwork that you'll undertake with your residents.
Support Plan Guidance
Use our Support Plan Guidance in conjunction with our Support Plan template to ensure that you're completing it in the right manner.
Support Plan: Needs and Goals Template
The Support Plan helps you to assess residents throughout their journey in your project. Download our template here.

Resident Resources

Apply for Partner Grants
Get information on our Partner Grants.
Budgeting Training for Residents
Learn how you can train your residents to take control of their finances through budgeting.
Christian Rehabs
Read an in-depth overview of two of the most well-known Christian rehabs that you may wish your residents to engage with.
Discipleship Courses, Bibles & Resources
See our guidance on some of the best Christian Discipleship courses, bibles and resources that you can get for your project.
Finding Employment & Effect on Benefits
Understand the effect that finding employment will have on benefits, as well as top tips on empowering residents into employment.
Interested in Faith & Follow-Up
Find our guidance on how to engage with residents who are interested in faith and where to go once they've expressed this interest.
Inviting non-Christian residents to events
Get our insights on how you can go about inviting non-Christians to events that provide a first step to them getting interested in faith.
OutsideIn - Get clothes for your residents
Check out details of how you can get free clothes via our partnership with OutsideIn.

Incidents & Difficulties

Addressing Rent Arrears
Residents building up rent arrears can be a challenge to your project. Read our guidance on how you can deal with arrears effectively.
Addressing Sleep Issues
Read our guidance on how to address any issues that residents face regarding their sleep.
If a Resident dies
This guidance helps to guide you through the steps you should take in the sad event of a resident death.
Incident Report Form Template
Download our template Incident Report Form that you can use when an incident occurs within your project.
Notice of Abandonment Guidance & Letter
This guidance gives you a template Notice of Abandonment and explains when to use it.
Red Umbrella - Mental Health Providers
Find out details of how you can get Mental Health First Aider training at a discounted rate.
What To Do When...
Read our guidance on common incidents that occur within housing projects, with pointers on what to do when they happen.