Freedom of Information Request

housing, financing, and support for refugees

Received: 12 February 2025

I would like to request detailed financial data on the allocation and expenditure of public funds by Barnet Council concerning housing, financing, and support for refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented individuals. Specifically, I am seeking:1.Total ExpenditureoA breakdown of the total annual expenditure for each of the past five financial years (or the most recent years available) on services related to housing, financing, and supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented individuals.2.Housing & AccommodationoThe total amount spent on housing and accommodation for these groups, including:Temporary accommodationPermanent housing supportAny payments to private landlords, housing associations, or hotelsAny specific council-run housing initiatives targeted at these groups3.Support ServicesoThe total amount spent on support services, such as:Legal aid or immigration advice services funded by the councilSocial services and casework assistanceHealthcare and mental health support initiatives specifically targeting these groupsFinancial aid, vouchers, or direct assistance provided to individuals4.Grants & Third-Party ContractsoDetails of any grants provided to charities, non-profits, or third-party organisations for the purpose of supporting refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented individuals.oA list of any contracts awarded for these services, including the contract values and recipients.5.Government & External FundingoInformation on any central government or external funding received by the council specifically for supporting these groups.oHow these funds have been allocated and spent.6.Projected Budgets & Future PlansoAny available projected budgets or planned allocations for the next financial year regarding housing, financing, or supporting these communities.If providing data for the last five financial years is too extensive, please let me know the most feasible timeframe for which this information can be made available. Additionally, if any of the requested information is not available in the exact form requested, I would appreciate any related documents, reports, or summaries that provide relevant insights.

Outcome / Documents

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