After her business closed, Anne experienced a series of difficult circumstances that left her without a permanent home for a period of time. With support from the police and a local women's refuge, she eventually secured a flat in Bridport and began rebuilding her life.
Living on Universal Credit while facing rising household and energy costs made it difficult to stay on top of essential expenses. With winter approaching and energy debt building up, Anne contacted E.ON Next for help and was signposted to Lightning Reach. After creating her profile, she was matched with the National Benevolent Charity and received a £200 grant within one day. She also received a new microwave through the E.ON Next Energy Fund.
The support gave Anne immediate breathing space, helping her afford food and other essentials while giving her the confidence to start a sustainable repayment plan for her energy debt. After experiencing how quickly support could be accessed, she encouraged others facing financial difficulties to reach out for help.
I couldn't believe it. For the support to come so quickly – I just can't fault it.
Anne
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