The Rainy Day Trust has announced a 12-month partnership with Shelter to provide specialist advice to beneficiaries from the home improvement sector that have a housing need.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services.

The Rainy Day Trust already offers applicants a broad range of support including legal advice and counselling, and will now also provide an extra level of support and specialist housing advice through access to Shelter’s Helpline Plus Service.

Bryan Clover, chief executive of the Rainy Day Trust, said: “In a time of economic uncertainty, some companies in our industry are tightening budgets, which in turn places an increased burden on families’ budgets and housing needs. This new project will help many of our beneficiaries keep a roof over their heads and we look forward to a long and fruitful partnership.”