- 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
- 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