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D, who has recently been released from prison, has four young children and is hoping to re-establish contact with them. He has had six years to reflect on his own story and is determined to do all he can to see his children brought up positively. Each time I have met D, he has worn the same clothes and is acutely embarrassed by this. He feels that he will present very shabbily, especially to his children. New clothes would have a really positive effect on D and his aspirations to begin his life anew.
Our client is a single asylum seeker who received his refugee status recently. The council have found him accommodation and he has moved into a rented flat, but he needs a cooker. Our client is still in the process of transitioning to Universal Credit, and cannot afford to buy all the items needed to live comfortably in his new home. He is an active volunteer for our organisation, but it still looking for paid work, so has no disposable income.
D is a single mum who has just started a new job and is awaiting her first monthly wage. While she was at work, her ex-partner entered the house and took the television. She has since had the locks changed. D cannot afford to replace the television after paying rent, bills and food. The family don’t go out, but enjoy family time and watching telly together. Please can you help?
A, a young man who is about to move into his own flat, has lived in our supported accommodation for twelve months, after a family breakdown led him to being homeless. A is a positive young man who is relishing the opportunity to have his own tenancy. He has progressed well, with our support, and is now confident to live independently. There is no carpet or flooring throughout the property and A cannot afford it himself, due to him sourcing a lot of essential items.