- Lady with hip replacement unable to work October 11, 2018 - Our client in this case was a woman who had had all her benefits stopped, which meant she no longer had any money for gas or electricity so was staying with a friend. She's not long ago had a hip replacement, and because of this had let her own home slide and is in need… Continue Reading
- Single mum of two moves to home which is in need of decoration October 9, 2018 - We were approached to help a single mum of two young children, who had been employed in her own business via a franchise scheme. Sadly she had to give up work earlier this year as her health could no longer cope with the demands. She has fallen into a lot of debt due to not… Continue Reading
- Lady in her late fifties at risk of losing her home October 8, 2018 - A lady in her late 50's is at risk of losing her home because she is struggling to keep it clean and tidy. Several years ago she suffered a stroke which left her with intermittent weakness in one of her arms and her left-hand side. Her landlord is proposing to seek possession of her home… Continue Reading
- Man without money to pay to top up his energy meters October 3, 2018 - We sent £40 to help a man in his fifties that suffered a stroke a while back which has left him difficult to understand at times. He needs quite a bit of assistance to access details about his benefits because he is unable to use a computer and nowadays most contact happens that way. He… Continue Reading
- Homeless man in need of help with deposit October 2, 2018 - Our agents contacted us to ask if we would consider helping a man in his late forties that had become homeless following a relationship breakdown. They had finally been able to secure him a flat, in a location opposite to the church he attends, however, he has to raise £400 to cover the deposit. The… Continue Reading
- Young mum unable to afford food October 2, 2018 - We were asked to help a single mum of a one year old. She has been struggling to get housed and has been forced into private renting as there isn't any social housing available to her in her area. This landlord will accept people on benefits, however the house is really too large for just… Continue Reading
- Already depressed man is sanctioned by the DWP September 27, 2018 - Our help was asked for in respect of a man who is battling depression. He missed an appointment with the DWP and consequently the DWP have sanctioned his money and he was left with no money to cover his bills, which he now in debt with, nor any money to buy food. When our agent… Continue Reading
- Woman sanctioned by DWP following death of her partner September 24, 2018 - We were approached regarding a woman who has recently lost her partner and is under serious stress at the moment, due to other issues beside this. With all this stress she missed an appointment with the DWP and as a result her money has been sanctioned and won't be back in payment for at least… Continue Reading
- Single lady with no means of cooking September 20, 2018 - Our agents are helping a lady that suffers with hearing and sight loss, as well as a degenerative condition. She is existing currently on only £55 a week to cover everything she needs, such as utilities, bills and food. While they were visiting this lady they realised she has no means of cooking in her… Continue Reading
- Single Mum starts work September 15, 2018 - Our agents contacted us about a single mum who was previously not working and in receipt of Employment Support Allowance. She has now started working, 16 hours a week, but because she doesn't receive any payment for a month, she is struggling to cope. She will be in receipt of working tax credit eventually, but… Continue Reading