- Single mother wants to rebuild her life February 21, 2019 - A single mum who has throughout her life suffered abuse, from her parents growing up, from partners in relationships, often fleeing physical abuse. She has tried many times to rebuild her life but keeps getting knocked back. Our agents asked if we could help this single mum out, she is currently in receipt of Universal… Continue Reading
- Man flees domestic abuse February 21, 2019 - The man in question has recently moved from a small one bedroom flat to a larger property. He has fled a domestic abuse situation and needs a larger property as one of his children has moved in to live with him. He was in receipt of Employment Support Allowance, however the date for his assessment… Continue Reading
- Teenage mum sofa surfing with her son February 20, 2019 - A young teenage mum with severe mental health problems is currently of no fixed abode. She is managing by sofa surfing with her baby son, at friends that are kind enough to put them up. She is unable to work at the moment as she is under the supervision of a psychiatrist. She has submitted… Continue Reading
- Single mum suffers domestic abuse February 16, 2019 - Our help this time was needed for a young mum who is going through the legal process of her right to indefinite leave through domestic abuse. She is working and not in receipt of any benefits which means she has no recourse to public funding. With a monthly bill for £300 for her legal costs… Continue Reading
- Mature student finds apprenticeship cancelled February 15, 2019 - A mature student in his thirties had found an apprenticeship as a plumber. He was with the business for almost a year but they realised they were in trouble and could no longer afford to keep him on. He found another placement, but they messed him around and were refusing to pay him. He suffers… Continue Reading
- Young mum of two applying for Universal Credit February 15, 2019 - We were asked to help a young mum of two children, both under 4 years of age. The mum was in business with her husband on a self-employed basis, however he has since left both the family home and the business leaving them both without any income. She has applied for Universal Credit, but is… Continue Reading
- Former teacher undergoing cancer treatment is struggling February 13, 2019 - A former teacher diagnosed with cancer is currently undergoing high dose chemotherapy and awaiting a stem cell transplant. She is a single parent and former teacher, now unable to work due to her diagnosis. She has no family and is no longer able to drive. She is struggling financially and was recently forced to move… Continue Reading
- Lady admitted to a refuge with £16 to her name February 8, 2019 - This lady had relocated from a completely different part of the UK and found herself being admitted to a refuge miles from her former home. Where she was living she was being exploited which had resulted in her being left with just £16 of her Employment Support Allowance and Personal Independence benefits payments to last… Continue Reading
- Former nurse affected by cancer February 7, 2019 - A former nurse now impacted by cancer is struggling to manage financially. She is in receipt of Employment Support Allowance and also Personal Independence Payments (PIP) however the PIP payments have now stopped being paid and she is currently in the process of appealing that decision. The stopping of her payments has made life extremely… Continue Reading
- Lady too terrified to leave her home February 5, 2019 - This lady was brought to our attention by our agents. She is a lady in her late forties, that is in receipt of Universal Credit, but because her adult son currently lives with her that UC amount is seriously reduced. He is moving out soon to move in with his girlfriend, this will leave her… Continue Reading