£0 remaining for food and heating
X’s partner has recently lost his job so this young couple are finding things difficult. They had just paid off their Council Tax. Citizens Advice has managed to help them negotiate a payment plan for their rent, but they now have no money for their heating or food until their benefits come through. Please can you help this couple out at this tricky time?
J is a single mum with five children who has recently escaped from a twelve year long domestic violence relationship. The family have been living in a safe house, but now have their own home. Mum is dependent on basic benefits as she has pre-school children and suffers with anxiety as a result of the domestic violence. J has no savings, as she was not allowed to have her own money. Her tumble dryer is irreparably broken and she desperately needs a new one to dry the considerable laundry from her five children.
This lady, who grew up in care, has had four children over the last ten years, all of whom are now in the care of relatives, resulting in difficult relationships all round. Mum has not seen any of the children since before Covid. Her Social Worker has referred her to us, as she is now being supported because of domestic violence from her partner. Mum is awaiting a mental health assessment, as she is desperately in need of help. To top it all, her washing machine has failed! Please can you help?
My client has been in supported housing for over three years after suffering with mental health issues. He has now been allocated a flat and is looking for work. My client has very little in the house and can't afford the items that he needs immediately, such as cutlery, crockery and three pairs of curtains. Please can you help with his fresh start?