Offenders Deposit Assistance Scheme

St Peter Port

About

Offenders Deposit Assistance Scheme is a registered charity, CH504, supporting prisoners on release and ex-offenders entering a tenancy. Founded in 2015 by Andrew Ozanne OBE, it operates on a referral-only basis through the Probation Service. The scheme helps secure appropriate accommodation by paying deposits for rented housing directly to landlords, primarily sourcing properties via the Guernsey Housing Association or States Housing.

Quick facts

Legal form
Files Charity/NPO Annual Validation returns with the Guernsey Registry; most recent registered 23 February 2026
Established
2015 · 11 years
Service options
Referral only, made through the Probation Service before release
Client focus
Prisoners on release and ex-offenders entering a tenancy

People2

  • Andrew Ozanne OBE
  • founding member

Services offered

  • Helps prisoners secure appropriate accommodation on release
  • Pays deposits for rented accommodation directly to landlords
  • Sources accommodation mainly via the Guernsey Housing Association or States Housing

Credentials

Memberships & accreditations

  • Association of Guernsey Charities, member number 421

Contact

Address
C/O Probation Service, Market Building, Fountain Street St Peter Port, GY1 1BX

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