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With our latest donation we have paid for a skip to help a victim of domestic abuse who has recently had a baby. Due to mental health difficulties and significant stress, they are unable to clear belongings from their previous property.  Our member told us how the skip would provide practical support, reduce stress, and help them focus on their newborn and wellbeing. This will also mean she can hand back the keys to the council for this property and will not incur any charges towards clearance which she would not be able to afford and would place her in arrears. We have sent £185 to pay for the skip hire - and have invited this member to come back to us if they felt there was any additional help the mum and her baby might need in the coming months. Thank you all for continuing to support us , for sending in your thoughtful nominations and allowing us to carry out these small acts of kindness in our community.

Earlier in the summer, our friends at Nomad Opening Doors https://nomadsheffield.co.uk asked if we would be able to help them fund a day trip for some of their tenants. Nomad supports people to move on from homelessness and rebuild their lives. Last year, they supported over 300 people, with 87% sustaining their tenancy and 85% progressing into education, employment or volunteering within 12 months. Over half of the people they support are aged 18–35, many of whom are unemployed, living with unresolved trauma and lacking strong support networks. At assessment, more than 70% present with mental health challenges, reflecting the level of need among those they work with. They wanted to organise a trip for some tenants living in their supported accommodation who are often unemployed, socially isolated and lacking strong support networks. Many are refugees who face additional barriers including language difficulties, low confidence and feeling disconnected from their local community. In...