HEALS of Malmesbury

HEALS of Malmesbury

01666 238100

HEALS of Malmesbury (Help Empowerment And Local Support)

*** COST OF LIVING CRISIS APPEAL ***
Rapidly rising prices are affecting all of us. But for some individuals and families in our community, this really is a "cost of living crisis". At HEALS we are doing everything we can to help. We are seeing a flood of requests for Foodbank vouchers, plus more and more applications to our Hardship Fund for help with bills and growing debts. All such applications are carefully screened to ensure that they are genuine. But with some neighbours even talking about turning off their electricity altogether, we are having to respond with real action and positive help to yet another crisis. We know times are tough but if you can afford to make a donation to help those that really need it then please do give what you can. Perhaps you feel that you would like to redirect some of the Government's £400 energy rebate for all homes to where it will have the most impact? This energy discount is paid monthly from October to March 2023. Choose the blue "give monthly" button if you wish your gift to spread over this time or hit donate to support the HEALS hardship fund now.
We believe that no-one in our community should be faced with choosing between heating and eating this winter.

About HEALS
Heals of Malmesbury provides practical help, support and advocacy to vulnerable local individuals and families in the Malmesbury area and during the Covid pandemic we have organised the provision of more than 5,000 free meals during lockdown to individuals and families in need.

We mobilise our community's resources, are the largest issuers of vouchers for our Foodbank and provide support on debt management, rent and council tax arrears and getting the right level of benefit support.

We have set up the Malmesbury Community Fridge & Freezer to reduce food waste and ensure that everyone has access to nutritious produce.

We also run activity programmes at Christmas and through the summer holidays to provide life-changing opportunities for individuals and families to develop new skills and learn via new experiences.

Why the community needs us
We have helped hundreds of individuals and families, negotiating debt forgiveness and realistic repayment programmes with utility companies, Wiltshire Council, social and private landlords. We have ensured that vulnerable residents receive the correct levels of Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payments and other benefits, while securing necessary support through close working relationship with our local Foodbank and charitable trusts that will purchase replacement household equipment

Our impact on the community
More than 100 people attend our Christmas Community Lunch and more than 50 disadvantaged young people enjoy the benefits of our annual pantomime trip and summer activity programme which includes week-long residential holiday camps. This year with Covid our plans are a little constrained but we are working on continuing to provide a service in a safe way where we can. We have successfully helped families avoid homelessness, achieved the right levels of PIP and other benefits, and avoid crippling debts and bailiffs calls.

Volunteers needed

If you would like to volunteer to support Heals please complete the Contact Us form on our website at www.healsmalmesbury.co.uk and we will be in touch. All our volunteers must be DBS checked and required to comply with our Safeguarding policies

What your gift could provide

£10

Provides 1-2 days of meals for children in families who are struggling

£67

Donate your monthly govt energy rebate to help struggling locals this winter.

£90

Pays for six hours advocacy support to help resolve debt crises for our service users

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Charity Information

Telephone: 01666 238100

Address: The Old School Room, Malmesbury Town Hall, Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9BZ

Established in: 2011