- Father loses job after motorbike was stolen April 4, 2019 - Our agents approached us about helping a young family. The father was working, doing agency work, but unfortunately his motorbike was stolen that he used to travel to and from his place of employment. Without the means to get there, he had to cease his contract and since has struggled to find work, any work. … Continue Reading
- Prison leaver without money April 4, 2019 - We were asked to help a man who has recently been released from a short spell in prison. He was in receipt of ESA and PIP but these stopped being paid. Another agent was supposed to be assisting him in getting these payments put back into place, but it never happened so he contacted the… Continue Reading
- Disabled grandmother needs help attending funeral April 3, 2019 - A disabled mother and her 15 year old daughter unfortunately have to attend the funeral of the lady's 3 month old granddaughter, who has tragically died as a result of a cot death. She is living a very hand to mouth existence, with no spare money at all, and is unable to fund any appropriate… Continue Reading
- Lady leaves refuge after two and a half years April 1, 2019 - A lady who has been in a women's refuge for the past two and a half years because of domestic violence has been offered a place of her own to live. She has nothing to take with her apart from her clothing so needs to start from scratch. Our agents have assisted her to obtain… Continue Reading
- Pensioner dealing with cancer is without food April 1, 2019 - A lady who is currently dealing with ovarian cancer and spinal metastases, lives with her husband. Currently the only income they receive is her £145 pension per week. They do own their own home, but still have bills to pay out of that, including energy, water, council tax etc. Our agents are assisting her in… Continue Reading
- DRO fee request April 1, 2019 - A man who lives alone, unable to read or write is struggling to manage his finances and has got himself into a mess with them. Our agents are assisting him in applying for a debt relief order, however he cannot raise the money to pay the fee, and without that he can see no way… Continue Reading
- Young mum without furniture or money April 1, 2019 - A young mum and her son were living in social housing with her son's father. Unfortunately the father became very abusive and the mother and son moved out to live temporarily with the grandmother. The son's father was then charged with domestic abuse and removed from the property, however in so doing he removed all… Continue Reading
- Man with cancer unable to work March 29, 2019 - Our attention was brought to a man who is currently undergoing intensive treatment for cancer. Previously he had been self-employed and managing quite well, however the change in income for him has been difficult to manage. He is currently having daily radiotherapy and chemotherapy and the demands on his body means he often struggles to… Continue Reading
- Help with DRO March 29, 2019 - A single lady, living alone who is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance is in a fair amount of debt. She struggles with severe anxiety and PTSD, and the debt is causing her anxiety to become worse. She has no disposable income to deal with the debts and has sought our agents assistance to get… Continue Reading
- Single dad without power March 29, 2019 - A single dad, living with his 6 year old daughter has been sanctioned by Universal Credit and will not receive another payment until 18th April. He has debts for his energy, tv licence, and council tax. He borrowed £7 to put on to his energy meters, but because the standing charges were £5, that has… Continue Reading