- 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
- Homeless couple in desperate need of help May 2, 2016 - A homeless couple out on the streets were trying to beg to get some money for food to eat, but were being moved on. Turns out the man needed surgery but the hospital weren't prepared to do that while they were homeless and out on the streets as he needed recovery time somewhere safe and… Continue Reading
- One offer of help helps many! May 2, 2016 - We were alerted to a foodbank that was struggling to be able to offer food for the many people that were knocking at their door for help. We did a foodshop and sent over basics to the tune of £160. We were contacted by the organisation concerned to thank us and to say that this… Continue Reading
- A tender situation May 2, 2016 - We were made aware of a young child that had arrived without warning to be cared for by other members of his family. They were totally unprepared and had nothing for him, no clothes, nothing at all. We arranged a sum to buy clothes and other things he desperately needed. Continue Reading
- Back to the wall! May 2, 2016 - We have been very busy and have a lot of cases to catch up on and don't always get time to blog what we've been up to. So a handful of example posts tonight while we have some time. We had been alerted to a gentleman that was literally without food, gas or electricity. There… Continue Reading
- Tax Credits strike again! March 30, 2016 - A couple with two children had both lost their jobs towards the end of 2015. Because of this they were reliant on their Tax Credits and JSA. Unfortunately, due to changes in how Tax Credits are calculated, HMRC decided they had been overpaid for a period last year, meaning that their £115 a week payments… Continue Reading
- False information March 30, 2016 - A gentleman known to us who is his brother's appointee had called the DWP hotline as his brother's ESA had been promptly stopped without warning on 15th February. Apparently someone had called the hotline and told them that he was living with someone. This was a little absurd, as our client has struggled with day… Continue Reading
- Missing paperwork March 29, 2016 - We came across a very despondent lady who was in daily contact with the Job Centre regarding her JSA claim. Unfortunately they couldn't find her paperwork which meant this lady hadn't had any money since February 16th (this case came to our attention on 8th March). She didn't want much, just £40 to be able… Continue Reading