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Client stories

Read stories from clients we've supported

Visiting a food bank is usually the last resort, when there's nowhere else to turn. 

Ali was struggling due to zero hour contract and after welcoming a new baby faced a crisis

Bill's house had fallen into disrepair and it was affecting his health.

Danielle was struggling with the cost of living increases.

Dinesh and his wife had always managed to get by but the cost of living crisis stopped that.

Flora and her children came to the UK to start a new life under the Pre-Settlement scheme.

Jinda needed surgery after the birth of her baby.

Kate fled a violent relationship but ended up on the streets.

Martina needed help when she got full custody of her grandson.

Martin was released from prison but wasn't coping well.

Mohammed's life changed suddenly and he didn't know what to do.

Patrick had mobility issues and had racked up lots of debts over the years.

Pauline suffered a vicious assault with life-changing consequences.

Penny was struggling to make ends meet due to increasing energy bills

Samina's claim for asylum failed and she was left destitute

Sarah started a new job but had to wait weeks for her new pay date.

​Sharon was struggling with numerous health issues and financially but did not know where to turn.

Simon had experienced a traumatic two years.

Tina fled domestic violence and a life of addiction

When Bob was widowed he took out a loan he couldn't afford to pay for the funeral.

When Margaret's husband passed away she struggled to cope.

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