01/06/2026
Abi had a flat. But she didn’t have a kettle. Or a bed. Or anyone to help her cope. She felt completely alone.
Our team worked through the practical steps she couldn’t face. They helped her apply for grants, set up bills, and secured a bed, mattress and curtains for her flat.
When money was so tight she was eating just one meal a day but we made sure she knew how to access food support too.
That support was a turning point.
Today, Abi feels confident living independently. She’s completed a teacher training course and is now helping other young people at risk of homelessness.
But many young people don’t have a safety net to fall back on when they move into a home of their own. Even small, unexpected costs can quickly become overwhelming.
That’s where practical support – like access to small grants to cover a kettle for a hot drink, a top-up on the meter, or the travel fare to an interview – alongside emotional support, can make a lasting difference.
Read Abi's story: https://www.depaul.org.uk/stories/abis-story/
