- A very sad case that needs help December 20, 2017 - Our client was brought to our attention by our agents. He is a single father, following the death last year of his wife, when she was killed in a road traffic accident, having walked out in front of a lorry. He has two sons, both of whom are disabled, and as young adults, the child… Continue Reading
- Child Tax Credits stop one week before Christmas December 18, 2017 - We spotted on social media a lady asking for help. She had just found out that her child tax credits had been stopped by tax credits as they claim they believe there has been an over-payment. She has been asked to complete a form and they have said they will look into it in the… Continue Reading
- Young man in need of food December 15, 2017 - We were contacted to see if we could help a young man, who is currently estranged from his family. He has Aspergers and mental health issues, and is struggling to manage his money. He had unfortunately gone overdrawn on his bank account and when his benefits payment went into his account, it was all soaked… Continue Reading
- No means of heating or cooking food December 13, 2017 - We were contacted by an agent to ask if we could help a man with learning difficulties, he has a criminal history, but since being released from prison he has successfully found full time employment and has reconnected with his family. Our agents became involved as he needed support with his housing as he was… Continue Reading
- Lady struggling with debt to energy company December 12, 2017 - Our agents contacted us about a lady in her 50s with a heart condition, who had been registered as a carer for her sister, who sadly has now passed. While struggling to grieve, she applied for ESA but had problems maintaining contact with her doctor and is now no longer claiming. Her family have stepped… Continue Reading
- Child in desperate need of a bed December 6, 2017 - Our agents wrote to us about one of their clients they are supporting who has a large amount of debt, and might even have to file for bankruptcy. She is a single mum of two children, one 3 and one 8 years old. The oldest child's bed has broken, and is falling apart, mostly because… Continue Reading
- Single mum of two in freezing house December 5, 2017 - One of our agents spotted a single mum of a baby and a four year old, that is unable to put on the heating during these very cold months as she cannot afford to put it on. What is worse, is that the hot water is heated via an immersion tank, so they are without… Continue Reading
- Travel costs covered December 4, 2017 - Our client this weekend is a man who has been battling substance abuse for a long time. He was offered the opportunity to go to rehabilitation to get clean and start a new life, but he was stuck as he didn't have enough money to cover the cost of the rail fare to get there. … Continue Reading
- Debt relief help November 29, 2017 - We were contacted about a lady who is living in accommodation which is in a terrible state. She needs to move, but because she is in so much debt it is not likely this can happen. Our agents requested that we offer to fund the £90 needed for the debt relief order so that she… Continue Reading
- Mum flees domestic abuse situation, taking her children with her November 28, 2017 - Our agents contacted us regarding a lady who has fled a serious domestic abuse situation, taking her three children with her. They are currently being housed in temporary accommodation and the mum has been struggling with her health as a result of the abuse. She has been claiming Statutory Sickness Payments, but that isn't enough… Continue Reading