184 - Helping family ensure their garden is safe for kids to play in - Nov 24

 One of our members asked if we could help F.

F is a mum of 4 children - 3 of whom have a diagnosis of ASD, with the fourth currently going through the referral pathway. She has been a victim of domestic violence, and was subsequently rehoused by the Council to an unsuitable property that she has tried to make the most of.
Our member told us that their garden was little more than a pile of mud, and due to rubbish left lying about by neighbours and previous tenants, rats have used it as a home. The issue was so bad that the vermin recently ate through her car wiring.
She has attempted to tidy it and make a clean space for her children to use but with four children with high levels of need this has proved impossible. She is unable to work currently, so she cannot pay for someone to do the work that is needed.
We were pleased to send £500 to allow her to get the appropriate supplies, to supplement some donated paving slabs she had, and pay for the job to be finished off professionally, giving her an area that the children can self regulate and play in. It has made a massive difference to their garden area.
We wish them all the best and hope they can enjoy their outside space, even as the weather turns colder.

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