£0 remaining for a school uniform
A has five children and the youngest starts year one this intake. They have passed down uniforms, but this year they need a girl's uniform and a uniform for Secondary School. This amount will buy a school blazer, three sweatshirts with logos and three pairs of shoes. Polo shirts and trousers will be purchased from the local supermarket, but the emblem items need to be from a specific supplier. Universal Credit cap means money is very tight. Please could you help?
This young Indian lady is starting her second year of a MSc in Bioprocessing and Therapeutics, after doing well in her first year. She lives with her husband and their seven month old child, who was born in the UK with medical problems. Dad was working to support the family, but he lost his job recently, as the contract ended. He has a hearing impairment which limits the jobs he can apply for. Mum is being helped with the university fees by the St Vincent de Paul society and others.
This single parent has three children, aged six, three and six months old. All three have severe lactose intolerance which limits food choices. The baby's conditions is the most severe. Mum needs help buying alternative dairy free milk and foods which are more expensive, especially in school holidays. She has asked for a hand blender to prepare food for the baby from the family meal, so that she can be sure it is safe for him. The landlord is selling up and they are worried about where they are to live, which adds to the stress.
R has worked all his life but, after making a one-off mistake, found himself with a conviction and lost his job. At the same time, his partner was made redundant and they have both been out of work for some time. After trying to get help from Citizens Advice and the Job Centre, he has come to us for help into work, but is struggling to pay his utility bills. This contribution towards his gas and electric would help R ease the stress of his payments, and help him short-term while we support him.