- A final goodbye September 29, 2016 - We were made aware of an urgent case of a man who had been living in a homeless shelter, lost his phone and as a result lost contact with his family, as their numbers vanished with his phone. His family struggled to get in contact with him, and when they finally did, it was to… Continue Reading
- Cheque needed for a check! September 21, 2016 - A young mum of a 2 year old, who had recently lost a child,due to it being still born, had found herself a job which she felt would be just the thing to get her out of the house and lift her spirits, as well as aid her ill health. She had the job in… Continue Reading
- Travel costs problems September 12, 2016 - A lady suffering with COPD and mental health issues had been refused Employment Support Allowance, even at the tribunal stage and so found herself having to sign on for Job Seekers Allowance or being totally without any money at all. She was in a catch 22 situation in that she didn't have any money to… Continue Reading
- On the verge of eviction September 7, 2016 - We sent £100 to a woman who was at risk of losing her home that she shared with her son. A benefits team were helping her to sort things out with the court and getting her local authority to look at her housing benefit claim which had been incorrect for some time. It was agreed… Continue Reading
- Sausage and veg! September 4, 2016 - An easy one for us, we sent £50 to a charity that regularly feeds the homeless in their area with a hot meal, to help to keep up their spirits, keep them fed and show that someone does care. They used the money to buy 200 sausages, some vegetables, potatoes and gravy. Such a small… Continue Reading
- Panic stations August 18, 2016 - A lady we were aware of had been struggling to manage in the rented property she was in, her ill health meant that her existing home was no longer suitable, and she desperately needed to move to a bungalow. A suitable property came up and all was fine, apart from the fact that she had… Continue Reading
- In all weathers August 18, 2016 - We were contacted by someone who had seen on social media a group that helped the homeless, were fund raising to put together winter bags to give to the homeless. Many people on the streets don't have regular access to things that we might take for granted. A small tent to give them shelter is… Continue Reading
- Kicked off ESA August 12, 2016 - An urgent case came to our attention. A man who, for half of his life had been a below the knee amputee, with heath complications connected to this. Despite letting the DWP know he wouldn't be able to attend a work capability assessment, they stopped his Employment Support Allowance claim, which left him with no… Continue Reading
- ESA complications August 10, 2016 - A man in his 40s had been encouraged by his local job centre and social worker to move from claiming Job Seekers allowance, to claiming Employment Support Allowance (ESA). The problem though was that this meant he fell through the gaps of the benefits payments and his money suddenly without warning stopped. Living alone, with… Continue Reading
- Cooking on gas August 9, 2016 - <p>We helped a dad, 32 years old that lived alone, but had his two very young children over to visit and stay three nights a week, with a cooker as his had broken and he had no money to be able to replace it. A benefits team were helping him with arrears on his water… Continue Reading