Refugee Education Training Advice Service (RETAS) Leeds

S is a single mother who is raising three young children. Living on benefits, she struggles to manage household expenses and meet her family’s needs. One essential item S lacks is a washing machine, which would make an enormous difference. This support would bring a vital tool for her family’s daily comfort and health, easing some of her financial burdens and giving her the ability to focus more on her kids' wellbeing. With your help, S can provide her children with a clean, comfortable home.

H is a single mother who is dedicated to providing the best for her children. However, without a fridge freezer, she's forced to shop daily and cannot store fresh food in bulk, making it difficult to plan balanced meals and manage costs. A fridge freezer would allow her to store foods, saving time and reducing food waste and money. Your donation would make a tremendous difference by easing her daily challenges.

H is a dedicated single mum trying to manage the needs of her family while living on benefits. The essential item missing in her home is a washing machine, which makes the simple task of doing laundry a stressful and time-consuming challenge. Your donation will provide H with a washing machine, making a huge difference in her daily life. With this support, she can focus more on her children and less on the struggle of keeping up with laundry.

Our client is a refugee who currently relies on benefits. He is unable to cover the costs associated with obtaining a travel document, which is essential for him to travel and fully integrate into society. Unfortunately, he cannot afford the costs associated with obtaining a travel document and the solicitor’s fee to help him with this process. Your support will enable client to take this important step forward, helping him build a more secure life.

L and her teenage daughter fled Ukraine due to the war, leaving behind their home, friends, and her daughter’s ballet career. Back home, her daughter was a ballerina with dreams of a bright future. Now she is determined to start a new path and pursue a marketing degree at university. However, she must pass the IELTS exam to be accepted. As a single mum who is on benefits, L can't afford the cost of the exam. Your donation will help L’s daughter to take this essential step and build a future here in the UK.