Where we work
We were formed in 1876 by local business people and caring individuals to help those experiencing the devastating effects of poverty, hardship and crisis in Leicester. In 1975 we expanded our work to include the areas of Leicestershire and Rutland.
Though times have changed our services are as vital today as they were 130 years ago.
Every night Stacey had to sleep on the floor
Margaret has been looking after Stacey, her grandaughter, since Stacey's mum died shortly after she was born.
Margaret is doing all she can to be a mother to her grandaughter but she is disabled and finds it difficult to get about. Margaret can't work and the family survive on disability and child benefits.
Stacey's bed was broken so she was sleeping on the floor as Margaret couldn't afford to buy a new one.
So we bought a bed and bedding, just £165 made a difference.
