Changing Vulnerable Lives
We’ve helped people in need for 150 years. Our work remains as vital as ever.
Since 1876 Charity Link has been working to ensure that people in need are warm, safe and fed and have the basics in life that we all deserve. We believe that until these basic needs are met, it is simply not possible for people to move forward and reach their full potential.
Whatever crisis, illness, disability or difficulty someone is facing, we aim to be there to ensure that individuals and families in financial hardship throughout Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire receive help.
We help thousands of people every year, a third of which are children and young people. And, behind every statistic, there is a personal - and sometimes heart-breaking - story. This is only possible with the support of the local community. Your support really does change lives.
Noah grew up in the care system after his mum was unable to care for him and his siblings due to substance misuse. After leaving care without a support network around him, he experienced a period of homelessness. With the…
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Camile is a single parent doing everything she can on a daily basis to care for her young child on her own without a support network. Her washing machine broke some time ago, forcing her to travel to a launderette…
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Beth and Carl are working parents doing everything they can to provide for their family, but like so many other families, they are struggling with the relentless rise in food and fuel costs. Their situation took a sudden turn for…
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Zaina was referred to us for support by her Tenancy Support Worker as she was in desperate need of some household essentials after years of abuse, firstly from her husband and then by what she thought was a kind stranger……
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Throughout their relationship, Lylia’s husband has suffered from several long-term mental health conditions, and over the years, his mental health declined significantly. He began to be physically and emotionally abusive towards Lylia, and after a long period of trauma and…
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Lucas is retired and has stage 3 kidney disease. He agreed with his daughter and son-in-law that he would sell the house he had owned for many years and move in with them; this would reduce his costs, and they…
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After a period of homelessness, Josh recently moved into sheltered accommodation. Having served in the British Army for more than 20 years, before later working in the prison service, a serious injury left him unable to work and facing significant…
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Nathaniel was in his sixties when he suffered a stroke. While recovering in hospital, he was evicted from his rented home and lost many of his items. When Nathaniel was discharged, with no home to go back to, he went…
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Ela is in her early twenties and has suddenly found herself stepping into the role of a parent for her younger sister. Ela’s sister was removed from their mother’s care after being subjected to abuse. Ela, who had been trying…
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Helen has multiple physical ailments making it difficult for her to get around and is reliant on a powered wheelchair for daily use. We previously supported Helen with a wheelchair in 2017, however it now needs replacing as it is…
Read MoreIn the past six months together, we have helped 2,231 people and children and distributed £561,347 of essential items, including:
That's 1202 items to help improve vulnerable people's lives.
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In the past six months together, we have helped 2,231 people and children and distributed £561,347 of essential items, including:
59
565
420
57
That's 1202 items to help improve vulnerable people's lives.
644
491
Do you need to access our services and support?
Are you in financial hardship? Find out how to access our support.
Are you referring an individual or family? Find out how to submit an application form.
For every £10 you donate we can raise £50 from charitable trusts.
£5
= £25
£10
= £50
£30
= £150
£100
= £500
All of that £50 goes directly to provide essential items for people in need,
meaning your kind gift really will change lives.
For every £10 you donate we can raise £50 from charitable trusts.
All of that £50 goes directly to provide essential items for people in need,
meaning your kind gift really will change lives.
£5
= £25
£30
= £150
£10
= £50
£100
= £500
"For me in these tough times you have been a huge help. I am extremely grateful – without you guys I would have really struggled. Thank you.”
