- Two separate families needing our help July 15, 2019 - We were asked by the same agent to help two separate families they were helping. Both families had been subjected to domestic abuse and had found themselves urgently leaving the family home and ending up in a refuge. The first family, the mother left her husband, the father of her three children, ages 12, 8… Continue Reading
- Single mum with two year old in a complete mess July 12, 2019 - We were asked if we could consider assisting a young mum with a two year old. Up until Christmas she had a carer that lived in with her, but her carer left. Unfortunately this meant that she was unable to attend an assessment for work capability and subsequently lost her entitlement to Employment Support Allowance. … Continue Reading
- Lady in intensive care July 10, 2019 - We were asked if we could help out a couple, both pensioners. The lady has been diagnosed with cancer, and unfortunately has ended up in intensive care in a hospital some distance away from where they live. The husband makes the 166 mile round trip to see her 2-3 times a week and stays when… Continue Reading
- Family of four in supported accommodation July 10, 2019 - A mother and her three children are all living in supported accommodation. The children are all under 8 years old and the eldest is subject to a child protection order following physical abuse from his stepfather. The mother is working hard to ensure that the children are kept safe, which the child services are happy… Continue Reading
- Single man trying to survive on £17 a week July 10, 2019 - A single man in his thirties has been without any income at all apart from money raised from the occasional music lesson and some busking which raises approximately £17 a week. He lives alone in a one bedroom flat and suffers with depression, anxiety and PTSD. Our agents have helped him to apply for the… Continue Reading
- Man looks to move out after 3 years in a homeless hostel July 10, 2019 - A man with mental health needs has been living in a homeless hostel for three years. He was only supposed to have been there a maximum of six months, but it has taken until now for him to able to move into suitable accommodation of his own. He has been saving up for months and… Continue Reading
- Mother of three moves from cramped apartment July 5, 2019 - A single mother of three children, all under five years of age have been able to move from their cramped apartment to a more suitable house for them all. The mother copes on her own financially with the children as their father is not around, nor does he contribute towards child maintenance. The mother is… Continue Reading
- Mother and daughter struggling with budgeting July 5, 2019 - A mother and her adult daughter are both in receipt of Universal Credit as they are disabled and unable to work. After they have paid a top up on their rent of £130 per month, plus met bills they are often left with very little to manage on. The mother suffers with mental health issues… Continue Reading
- Former salesman diagnosed with cancer July 5, 2019 - A man previously employed as a salesman has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing intensive treatment. Unfortunately he is currently unable to work due to his condition and is now in receipt of Statutory Sick Pay of £94 per week. As all this was unexpected and he was without any savings his outgoings… Continue Reading
- Mother of two children signing on for Universal Credit July 5, 2019 - A mother and her two children have fled their family home following bouts of domestic violence. She is now far from home in a refuge and needs to sign on to receive Universal Credit so that she can buy food for herself and her children. Her children are ages 3 years and 10 weeks. She… Continue Reading