£0 remaining for decorating a first flat
M, who fled Iran due to persecution because of his Christian faith, was granted asylum and placed into a bed and breakfast to wait for a flat. He is a qualified engineer and is taking English classes so he can apply for jobs, but is currently on benefits. M came to us for support and we helped him socialise and improve his English. Recently, he was given a flat and we helped him acquire second-hand or free furniture, but the walls and floors are still bare. He wants to decorate his new flat and needs paint, brushes and rollers.
This singe mother has two teenagers, one of whom is dependent on 24/7 care after suffering from a severe brain injury with multiple seizures per day. Mum was sexually exploited resulting in severe mental and physical challenges. The family have refugee status in temporary accommodation (while awaiting permanent housing) with a small, hotel sized fridge freezer. Mum cooks fresh and is forced to visit the supermarket two or three times per day, taking her daughter as she can't be left alone. Mum also travels ten miles a day by bus to where her daughter attends school.
Mum has recently had her benefits reduced as one of her children has moved out of the home to be with dad. She had unexpected bills recently for her car and a broken bed, which she managed to pay. Mum also needs new bedding, but it will be a while before she will be able to buy this. Please could you help us provide this for the family? We hope to provide a duvet and all the bed sheets required.