• A typical week for us July 7, 2023 - This week has been busy, as it always is, but several cases stood out for us. Yes, we received many requests for help because people are struggling with the increasing cost of living. However, imagine your electricity has gone off because you have no more credit on your electricity pre-payment meter. It's not about sitting… Continue Reading
  • Making a difference, albeit a small one, one case at a time. June 22, 2023 - We were asked to help a young man this week. His relationship had broken down and he'd found himself in a house with a monthly rent that was not sustainable with just one lot of money coming in. He had been advised to apply for a local authority home but didn't know where to begin.… Continue Reading
  • Helped in the nick of time May 30, 2023 - Today, we were approached for help with a number of new cases, but one that stood out was for a single mum of three. She is struggling with the constant rise of costs, due to the cost of living crisis. She contacted the organisation that referred her to us, saying she literally had one penny… Continue Reading
  • May 5, 2023 - Goodness me, we did it!     Yesterday we hit a milestone, a huge milestone for us. We have to date given away over half a million pounds, that is £500,000.  This has meant we have been able to help so many individuals and families that are sat in the dark, worrying about the food… Continue Reading
  • Switching the lights back on April 24, 2023 - We were contacted today with respect to a family that had no credit on their electricity meter at all and their supplier was not able to help them again, as they had done so previously. The family faced not even being able to switch the lights on and any food in their fridge or freezer… Continue Reading
  • It’s the little things that make our day here in the biscuit tin! April 17, 2023 - We received this email this morning, amongst all the new requests for help. Emails like this are lovely to receive, and I think, important to share with everyone out there that donates to us on a regular basis. Even the occasional fiver now and again all helps. So, it is not just us that are… Continue Reading
  • Still here, after all these years! April 12, 2023 - We are still here, just super busy answering the many email requests for help we receive every single day. The constant increase in prices is putting huge demands on families that are struggling to heat their homes and put food on the table. Uncertainty around employment as well doesn't help. Added to that, it is… Continue Reading
  • Happy birthday to us January 26, 2022 - Well, would you believe that we just realised we are ten years old? And would you believe that to date we have raised and given away over £450,000? We were absolutely overwhelmed with referrals during lockdown 2020, and they didn't slow down. Since the last time we updated our blog (sorry it's been ages!) we… Continue Reading
  • A long overdue post! August 7, 2021 - It is incredibly heartening to get this kind of feedback from an external referrer and it just goes to show how sometimes even a small amount of money is enough to create a cascade of good luck and positivity. X received £50 from us. We love our work!   “I just thought you would like… Continue Reading
  • We’re still here March 10, 2021 - “Thank you; the help you give people is an absolute lifeline. But if I may, can I thank you on my own behalf. There is another area where your help is felt. It’s by the frontline staff like me- who when dealing with injustices- with people who have slipped through the nets of essential services… Continue Reading