- Homeless charity buys tents to help the homeless September 5, 2017 - It was suggested to us by one of our agents that we might consider donating a sum of money to one of the homeless charities, that are looking at purchasing some end of season tents from a high street store. We offered them £150 as the tents they were looking at were £5 each, this… Continue Reading
- Winter is coming! September 5, 2017 - We helped someone earlier this year, who was in a desperate situation, she was in debt and being hounded by debt companies and bailiffs. She was being supported by a woman's shelter, who reported that she was cold from not having a winter coat. We offered at the time that if needed we would transfer… Continue Reading
- Man loses his benefits payments on switch to PIP September 1, 2017 - We are unfortunately seeing a lot of these lately. The gentleman in question has severe mental health problems, and is currently in receipt of ESA, and was also being paid DLA, with a disability premium on top of that. However he was invited to switch over to PIP from DLA (claimants don't have any choice… Continue Reading
- Lady loses money on switch from DLA to PIP September 1, 2017 - We were contacted regarding a lady who has recently been invited to apply for PIP in the switch from DLA. Sadly she failed and has to appeal this decision, but is struggling as the only money she has coming in is her ESA payments. From next week it is likely she would have not had any… Continue Reading
- Couple forced to leave their home and live in a tent September 1, 2017 - This is a very sad case, a vulnerable couple, she 52, him 47, both suffering with health condition, were forced to leave their home following threats of violence. They literally left with what they could carry and have been living in a tent in a farmers field. Someone took pity on them, and suggested they… Continue Reading
- A sad case needing our help August 25, 2017 - We were approached for help for a young man, 22 years old, who has recently taken over the tenancy of his Mum's house, following her death earlier this year. This young man has been given a catalogue of incorrect advice, and by places that should know better, which has resulted in him not having the… Continue Reading
- Lady in desperate need of debt support August 22, 2017 - We were approached by our agents about a single mum of two adult children. She has been experiencing social problems as well as issues with her family. She'd gone through a tough break up and had got into a fair amount of debt. She was getting help from her local woman's support centre, and this… Continue Reading
- Yet another single young man needing help August 18, 2017 - This is the hardest group for agencies to source funding for, they are so far down the chain of needing help, with almost everyone coming before them. He had recently been housed, after a long time waiting, and temporarily houses in a hostel. We were asked to help them with purchasing some white goods, and… Continue Reading
- Man with spinal issues needs access to washer August 17, 2017 - Our client, a man in his middle 50s, has recently been housed into his own accommodation, but it is completely unfurnished. His agents applied to his local council for a home needs award, and they do help to a degree, but there is a limit of course. A mattress was found for him via his… Continue Reading
- Single Mum with one year old in a Universal Credit pickle August 16, 2017 - Our person in need of help is a young single mum, with a one year old son. She has recently been moved out of emergency accommodation and into a temporary home. She has been dealing with the benefits system, claiming Universal Credit. There have been repeated problems with her claim, when some of the money… Continue Reading