- Single Mum left in the lurch over Easter April 20, 2017 - We were made aware of a young Mum with two children, one of whom has been formally diagnosed with autism, but who also has special requirements regarding food. She'd been prepared for the holiday, but unfortunately a large amount of money left her account to pay a bill, earlier than she had budgeted for. They'd… Continue Reading
- Very vunerable woman assisted April 20, 2017 - Our agent told us of a lady who had extreme mental health issues, she has had the Crisis Team put in touch with her but so far very little has happened to help her. She was hearing voices telling her her very old and ailing fridge freezer was going to cause a fire while she… Continue Reading
- All move for a family of eight! April 13, 2017 - We were approached about a desperate situation, a family with six children (possibly a blended family) that had been evicted from their home and made homeless. They'd been temporarily housed in a tiny flat up on the 14th floor of a high rise block of flats, and had been supported in that move of home… Continue Reading
- Young couple expecting a baby needing urgent help April 9, 2017 - We were approached about a young couple, she had lived her life in care, he had been brought up by his grandparents, they'd discovered she was pregnant and expecting their baby in the summer. He is working but on a zero hour contract, which is quite literally that sometimes. They are struggling to get anywhere… Continue Reading
- Saved from Eviction April 4, 2017 - We were told about a family, who having got into rent arrears were being taken to court for eviction from their home. The debt had happened because the lady in question, a single mum, had been sanctioned a number of times through no fault of her own. This sanction meant that her housing benefit and… Continue Reading
- Help with moving costs April 4, 2017 - We were approached about a lady who had been getting into financial trouble as the property she was housed in with a private landlord was too expensive for her to manage. Alternative accommodation was found for her, which would be within her financial means but she did not have any available money to pay for… Continue Reading
- Mother and son: lost their way. April 3, 2017 - We were approached about a mother who has been struggling for some time on Job Seekers Allowance, to deal with all her household bills, and each time she falls behind, then fees get added, or a court summons is sought, which just keeps making the financial hole she's found herself in, deeper and deeper, with… Continue Reading
- A home of his own March 28, 2017 - We had a man referred to us that had been provided with his own accommodation. His council had very generously helped him with certain items of furniture, but he had no way to keep his clothes and bedding clean, and with serious eyesight issues, taking them to a launderette was not an option. A very… Continue Reading
- Lady off the streets March 27, 2017 - We were contacted urgently about a lady who needed help. She'd been offered accommodation of her own, which meant she could move out of the hostel she'd been staying at. The only barrier to her being able to move in was the requirement to pay £104 advance payment of her rent. This was all that… Continue Reading
- Homeless man leaves the streets behind March 20, 2017 - Today we sent across £62.22 to help a formerly homeless man access accommodation. He had been offered a permanent place to stay, but needed two service charges paying, totalling £50.22 , before he could move in. Then he needed to collect his belongings which had been stored for him by a hostel, so needed £12… Continue Reading