- Lady offered accommodation August 8, 2019 - A lady who has completed her recovery in the supported temporary accommodation has now secured her own tenancy on her own place to live. She is struggling though to equip the place with what she needs, the most urgent being a fridge. We sent her £80 to be used towards purchasing a second-hand or reconditioned… Continue Reading
- Single dad of three struggling August 8, 2019 - A father who is currently in temporary homeless accommodation has taken on the care of his three children, one of whom is disabled. The father is currently obstructing the exit out of the accommodation with boxes to prevent his four year old disabled daughter getting out. They have been told the boxes must be removed… Continue Reading
- Student unable to access benefits August 8, 2019 - A student waiting on going into her second year at university has discovered that although she is here on refugee status she is unable to claim any benefits during the summer holidays, which has left her with rent arrears and being unable to purchase any food. She doesn't have access to any money, nor any… Continue Reading
- Cancer patient struggling to pay energy costs August 8, 2019 - A man who was previously working full-time has had to give up work following a diagnosis of cancer. He has had to give up working as following surgery and complications he is no longer able to work. His wife has also had to give up her full-time job to care for her husband. They moved… Continue Reading
- Victim of domestic abuse without money August 8, 2019 - A lady who has recently been given settled status in the UK has been a victim of domestic violence. She has had to move urgently away from her ex-husband, who paid all the bills so she is currently without any access to money. She has submitted a claim for Universal Credit but is in a… Continue Reading
- Single mum struggling during the summer holidays August 8, 2019 - We were asked to help a single mum who has a young child who during term time attends nursery. Now the schools have broken up for the summer holidays this mum is struggling to cope with the extra cost of having her child at home. She has some small items that are in desperate need… Continue Reading
- Agent with three cases that needed our help August 8, 2019 - We were approached about three separate men that each needed some help. Two of the men had got themselves into so much debt that they were struggling to see a way forward. The first man is a father of two children who live with his ex partner. He is being hounded by bailiffs and unable… Continue Reading
- Grandmother takes on responsibility of raising her grandchildren August 8, 2019 - A grandmother in her 60's who five years ago suffered a stroke, has taken on the responsibility of her two grandchildren, following the departure of her daughter. The grandmother suffers with osteoarthritis and has compromised mobility as a result. She also suffers with depression and is a domestic abuse survivor. She is in receipt of… Continue Reading
- Family needs help to manage August 7, 2019 - A mother and her 8 month old son have just signed on to Universal Credit. They are currently living with her mother who works part time as a cleaner on minimum wage. She is trying to feed them all and struggling. Once the young mother's claim for Universal Credit has been processed she will be… Continue Reading
- Man needs birth certificate to prove identity August 7, 2019 - We were asked to help a man who is currently not in receipt of the correct benefits and also needs a copy of his birth certificate to allow him to access essential services where he lives as he currently doesn't have any proof of identity. We agreed to send him £20 to allow him to… Continue Reading