Our impact

Anxiety grew as she knew she didn’t have enough funds to pay for basic school uniforms for her two children.

At just 15 years old, Tom* has already experienced more challenges than many people face in a lifetime. Following the death of his father a few years ago, he has been navigating grief alongside a number of difficult circumstances.

"I don't know what I would of done without your help, I had no food and no gas or electric on my meters. You have saved me just at the right time."

“It is such a relief having a washing machine again, as laundry was such a difficult task to do for those who have been supporting me. Your support has brought much ease for me and those supporting me, and I am very grateful.”

Steve was deeply moved by the kindness shown to him and broke down in tears after hearing that strangers had chosen to help.

Without somewhere comfortable to sit together, the family found themselves sitting on the floor to eat meals each day.

James can now cook warm meals for himself and his son, creating a sense of routine and comfort that had previously been out of reach.

There have been days where I have been forced to walk miles in the rain and cold to get food, with no way to dry off. Thanks to you those days are behind me.

Their eldest daughter had been attending college in her father’s slippers, even in the rain.