A Phone Call Saved a Life
We are sharing Chris’s story which acts as a stark reminder of how quickly things can spiral out of control, with near fatal consequences. Chris runs his own business, Luxury […]
Finding a Safe Home
We were contacted by a construction labourer who had received custody of his two young children. Due to threats from a local gang the family felt unsafe. We were able […]
Dealing with Anger
We were contacted by a construction plant operator who has worked in the industry for over 20 years. He was extremely angry and upset after the breakdown of a long-term […]
Addiction and Mental Health
A builder’s merchant was signposted to us by a debt relief charity. When he contacted us he was struggling with grief, working to battle alcohol addiction and in a lot […]
Caring for Daughter with Reduced Income
A painter and decorator contacted us through our website, having been given our details from another charity (Turn2Us). She was struggling financially and emotionally. Her daughter had become ill and […]
From Sofa Surfing, to Having a Place to Call Home
Joelie, a 20 year old apprentice in the construction industry recently contacted us for help after her employer suggested she get in touch. After a disagreement with her father, she was asked to leave the family home and was suddenly homeless. Joelie was sofa-surfing and it was […]
Back to Work
Andrew was a self-employed builder, who had been subcontracting long-term with a construction company. When the work dried up, he heard about us through Job Centre Plus. Andrew was unemployed […]
Counselling and a Life Coach
Ray is a Project Manager at Triplar, a company specialising in shopfitting and commercial interiors. He reached out to us when his employer recommended that he seek specialist support and […]
Homeless and in Debt
‘Sean’, a 42-year-old joiner has dedicated over 20 years of his life to the construction industry through a combination of contract and self-employment. Unfortunately, he faced a series of hardships […]
Alcohol, on the Road to Recovery
Paul is a 51-year-old construction manager who has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. Unfortunately, Paul found himself in a challenging situation when he was suddenly let […]