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I had built up high rent arrears after fleeing my home from domestic violence. Our Newham Money supported me by ensuring I was receiving my full entitlement to benefits. They also provided me with budgeting, debt support and agreed an arrangement with my landlord to clear arrears of over £2900.

I am a Newham resident who was placed into temporary accommodation and was unable to speak English. Our Newham Money supported me by contacting an interpreter to help us complete a benefits check. Despite the language barriers and being digital excluded, they helped me to complete further benefit applications which lead to an increase of over £10,000 per year.

I was experiencing financial hardship caused by additional expenses due to Covid. I requested help towards school uniform for my son. Our Newham Money Emergency Support team awarded me a £90.00 voucher to be redeemed at Asda. Thanks to Our Newham Money, my son was able to attend school with suitable uniform at the start of the term.

I am the parent of 3 disabled children and ran short of funds for food. I needed help for extra food costs due to the school summer holidays. Our Newham Money supported awarded a £70.00 supermarket voucher which was a huge help towards food expenses.

I was facing ongoing energy debts, which left me in great financial hardship. Our Newham Money supported me by providing advice and advocated on my behalf with the energy company which resulted in half of the debt being written off. An affordable repayment was subsequently agreed for the remaining balance.

Thirteen families and I were in dire need of help due to a fire in our block. We were in need of food and basic clothing items. Our Newham Money mobilised all their resources and awarded each family up to £400 within 2 days.