- Single Mum and her child needs help January 3, 2018 - We were approached about a lady, a single mother to a young lad who has Cystic Fibrosis. She herself suffers with mental health and mobility issues, which have become much worse following the breakdown of her relationship with the boy's father, resulting in her becoming suicidal. She tried to make sure that her and her… Continue Reading
- Man’s torn clothing needs replacing December 29, 2017 - We were contacted by an outreach worker, who is supporting a man who has been homeless for the past four months. He is now in supported housing and it has been noticed that he does not have much in the way of clothing, and most of it is torn. He is 6'4" tall, and so… Continue Reading
- Family in need of a boost at Christmas December 24, 2017 - This week we helped a family out, who through no fault of their own they have had a very rough year. The mother had to give up her job when she fell il during her pregnancy, then following an emergency cesarean her husband had to take time off work to help take care of her… Continue Reading
- Two on the streets, get a home for Christmas December 22, 2017 - Our contact today came from a homeless agency, where they have been supporting two individuals leave the homeless hostel they have been staying in, out into places of their own. The places came up at short notice and they had to accept them there and then otherwise they risked losing the opportunity. This meant them… Continue Reading
- Man left without food December 21, 2017 - We were contacted urgently about a man our agents have recently been helping. He suffers with very severe PTSD and has failed an ESA assessment. He's been existing on his PIP payment only each week, £55, to cover everything, but of course this is not going very far. He lives in sheltered accommodation, and is… Continue Reading
- Baby needs milk December 20, 2017 - We were asked to help a family with a small boost to cover the extra needed, to pay for the specialist milk needed. The baby suffers with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and as the father is currently sanctioned on his benefits, it is proving impossible for him to obtain the milk. They do get some coupons, but… Continue Reading
- 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