- Mum returns home to find fire damage March 5, 2019 - We were asked to help a young mum of two children, the eldest 9 years of age, the youngest under a year. She and the children had stayed overnight with a family member, only to return home to discover someone had set fire to her front door. The smoke had got into the house and… Continue Reading
- Young mum struggling with heating costs March 5, 2019 - Help was needed for a young mum who works part-time and is in receipt of tax credits. Her son was born prematurely and as a result of this has speech and developmental delays, but also has issues with his chest which has seen him hospitalised several times already this year. The cost of getting him… Continue Reading
- Homeless man has his belongings taken March 4, 2019 - This case was spotted in a social media group by one of her contacts, who asked us to offer a small boost to help the person out. They are living street homeless, in a tent, but at the same time trying to put themselves through University. A rucksack was taken from their tent which contained… Continue Reading
- Lady at risk of losing her home March 4, 2019 - Debt is biting hard at people unfortunately. We had another request for help with a debt relief order fee. This time it was for a single lady who has lived in her social housing home for the past seven years. She does work and is 'in receipt' of Universal Credit, however, as her hours of… Continue Reading
- Man with learning difficulties in debt March 4, 2019 - We were approached to help a single man with learning difficulties who lives in supported accommodation. He is unable to read or write and they have been concerned that he might be in a considerable amount of debt. It has been very difficult to get him to let them know quite how much debt and… Continue Reading
- Gentleman being advised to be considered for Best Supportive Care March 1, 2019 - A man, previously employed in a factory, has been advised that the progression of his cancer now means that he needs to be considered for best supportive care for his last months or weeks even. He is not in receipt of any benefits, which our contact is going to investigate on his behalf. He is… Continue Reading
- Single lady forced to move home because of bedroom tax March 1, 2019 - We were approached to help a single lady currently living in a two bedroom house, which is subject to bedroom tax as she is classed as under occupying the property. A single bedroom place has been found for her to move to, but where she is currently all the white goods in the kitchen are… Continue Reading
- Man with cancer not coping with bills March 1, 2019 - A man diagnosed with skin cancer has had his application for Universal Credit turned down. Currently he receives £280 a month from a personal pension and that is it, yet his rent alone is £122 a week. He has an appointment scheduled with the DWP to get this refusal sorted out, it seems it has… Continue Reading
- Young woman being admitted to refuge February 28, 2019 - We were asked to assist a young girl that was being admitted to a refuge. She has been abused financially, with any money she is entitled to being taken off her. They were concerned that on her arrival she would have no money at all. We agreed to send across £100 to help her out. Continue Reading
- Mum of three needs mattress for toddler February 27, 2019 - A single mum of three, who suffers herself with mental health issues, was signposted to our agents from the homeless centre that they were living in. She is due to attend the next parenting group, and has the support of a social worker. However, the Mum needs a mattress for the toddler's bed and is… Continue Reading