- Academic without food or furniture April 9, 2018 - This case just goes to show that people from all walks of life are affected when they find themselves in a situation where they are unable to work any longer and become reliant on the benefits system. Our client here is an academic, who found himself in a situation where his previous social housing home,… Continue Reading
- Single mum of two struggling to manage April 7, 2018 - We were approached and asked to help a mum of two children. She suffers with depression and has recently been refused ESA at an assessment earlier this year. She is now existing on her child tax credits and child benefits payments only which are not stretching far enough, so has been borrowing from friends and… Continue Reading
- Homeless support group calls out for help April 5, 2018 - A post on social media was spotted asking for a pair of trainers to fit a man who tonight finds himself street homeless, but does not have any suitable footwear. They've been able to help him out with a sleeping bag and tent, but needed shoes. We agreed to send the man £20 so that… Continue Reading
- Woman flees domestic violence April 3, 2018 - This case is a sad one, the lady in question has fled her home following sustained domestic violence. She is now living in a small flat, but as her partner was the wage earner of the household, she has been forced to apply for benefits. There is such a long lead in time before any… Continue Reading
- Single mother of baby, in debt April 3, 2018 - These cases don't happen very often, or like today they come all at once. This case was a young mum who was left on her own in serious debt by her partner just after their baby was born. She has been suffering with post natal depression and the amount of debt is emotionally and mentally… Continue Reading
- Mother of four in need of assistance April 3, 2018 - In this case we have a mother of four adult children. After deductions from her benefits because she has four adults living with her, she is left with not enough to live off and cover their bills. One adult child works and helps her out, two others are in receipt of benefits themselves and give… Continue Reading
- DRO help needed April 3, 2018 - The request for help came on behalf of a young man that after deductions are taken from his benefits has £130 per month to live off, to buy food, pay for heat and electric and cover all his bills. This is not enough, and he is in arrears with his rent because of a shortfall… Continue Reading
- Man with Crohns disease left without fridge March 30, 2018 - We were asked today to help a man who is in a huge amount of debt following being wrongly found fit for work last year. He has Crohns disease, and is seriously underweight as a result. His fridge has broken which is essential to him to store fresh food, and without it he will have… Continue Reading
- Young expectant mum offered a home for her and her baby March 29, 2018 - This young mum is a 22 year old care leaver. She is currently pregnant and her baby is due in less than a couple of months. She has been offered a home at a supported living facility and has been successful in securing a grant to purchase some of the items she needs, such as… Continue Reading
- Young man found home after living homeless on the streets March 28, 2018 - The man we helped is a young man who following being kicked out of the house by a family member had found himself homeless and on the streets. He has been with a homeless shelter for a few months, but has now been offered a permanent place to live. He has a learning disability, and… Continue Reading