• Broken things May 2, 2016 - Occasionally one of our agents will have a friend or aquaintance who falls upon hard times.  When this happens the agent in question is usually a bit nervous about referring them, as they often feel too biased towards the case.  They needn't worry though.  Need is need, and sometimes when it's someone we know we… Continue Reading
  • Zero hours contract May 2, 2016 - This young man had managed to secure employment but it was a zero hours contract.  Added to that because he had started work in the middle of the month he was going to be without any money for six weeks.  He didn't have any money to catch a bus to work and was walking the… Continue Reading
  • Heavily pregnant mother struggling May 2, 2016 - We were made aware of a young mum, 34 weeks pregnant and still working part time to bring some money into the household.  Her partner stays at home to look after their disabled son.  They were behind with their bills despite her doing all she could.  She was aware that their second child was due… Continue Reading
  • Homelessness again! May 2, 2016 - A gentleman with mental health issues had become estranged from his partner and their young son and had ended up in temporary accommodation.  As he was considered vulnerable, he was found permanent accommodation but without any income and no means to raise the £100 they needed as rent in advance he was stumped.  Fortunately we… Continue Reading
  • Young homeless family on the move May 2, 2016 - A young woman, her partner and their very young son had been homeless and in temporary accommodation for some time.  Finally they had been offered permanent suitable accommodation but they didn't have any money to move their belongings to their new address, so an amount was agreed and passed on for them to be able… Continue Reading
  • Very ill Mum of three refused ESA May 2, 2016 - A young mum of three, barely able to look after herself was found fit for work and therefore unable to claim Employment Support Allowance.  This of course meant she had no money until a fresh application could be put in to the DWP and due to rule changes, a new application where a previous one… Continue Reading
  • Rent urgently needed May 2, 2016 - A single father with a young daughter had been in temporary accommodation.  They had been allocated accommodation but only on the provision that they cover the first two weeks rent, which amounted to £245.74, which he didn't have and it looked like he would be unable to take up this permanent accommodation.  We were able… Continue Reading
  • Young mum and baby helped May 2, 2016 - We were alerted to a young mum who had posted that after her bills had been paid she had only £15 to last her a whole month for food for her and her six month old baby, and there were health restrictions with diet.  We sent over a sum of money to tide her over… Continue Reading
  • From pillar to post May 2, 2016 - A gentleman who was quite unwell was being moved on from the hostel accommodation he has been in as he had hit the maximum stay he was permitted.  Some supported accommodation was available for him as he was so unwell and considered a priority case.  It became obvious though that he had no food, no… Continue Reading
  • A bed to sleep on! May 2, 2016 - A man who had been long term unemployed, but lived alone was unable to sleep as his bed kept falling apart, several times a week.  We sent a sum of money to cover the purchase of a replacement bed and also links to help him with his job searching efforts.  He was very grateful.  So… Continue Reading