
Dave's story
Dave was in extreme physical pain due to an accident. When his sick pay stopped, he couldn’t afford to put food on the table

Alison's story
Alison was struggling to cope and focus on everyday life, which was affecting her work and home life, so she contacted Ben

Charlotte's story
When Charlotte found herself isolated from loved ones and unable to do everyday tasks she felt like she had hit rock bottom

Pippa's story
Pippa had debt collectors at her door, and she was struggling with a physical health condition which had led to issues at work

Ryan's story
Ryan and his wife were worried about finding the money to pay for the autism assistance dog their daughter needed

Danny's story
Danny felt lost and hopeless after his relationship broke down and he was forced to move away from his children

Wayne's story
Wayne had been struggling with anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder, triggered by difficult life events

Jamie's story
Jamie needed support when he struggled with depression following two failed marriages and losing his dad

Jake's story
Jake became overwhelmed when caring responsibilities for his father, work and family life became too much

Di's story
Di, who works for TrustFord, asked for support from Ben when she was worried about her daughter’s mental health

Clare's story
Clare hit rock bottom when her grandad died. She was struggling to cope with her grief and suffering with anxiety

Derren's story
Derren discovered he had prostate cancer. He's raising awareness that early detection has good outcomes

Winston's story
Winston felt alone after finding out he had Leukaemia. When his boiler broke, he was left for 9 months without heating

Mike's story
Mike was struggling after losing his father-in-law, his uncle’s cancer diagnosis, and starting a busy new job

Jane's story
Jane couldn’t afford a new oven when she lost her job so lived on microwave meals and jacket potatoes for nearly 2 years

Laura's story
Laura was suffering with her mental health and was also struggling to pay the mortgage and feed her family

Derek's story
Derek was in a motorbike accident that left him disabled and he couldn’t afford to buy the electric wheelchair he needed

Rob's story
Rob has spina bifida and sometimes had to ask friends to help him get out of bed as he couldn't afford the electric bed he needed.