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Here are a few of our service users...

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THOMAS SAYS  “The Friendly Trust have really helped me”

“I don’t feel the stress I used to get trying to keep on top of my bills”

  

“They help me keep an eye on my spending and make sure I pay things on time”

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Elizabeth’ says: “A solicitor used to look after my money.  Now The Friendly Trust helps me with my money.  It’s much easier for me to get my money now.  I have bought a new carpet, bedroom furniture and I’ve been on holiday to London to see ‘Dirty Dancing’ and visit Madame Tusaud’s. It was great.”

Elizabeth's support worker says: "

Her flat looks fab now, almost done and Elizabeth loves it, got to say it’s wonderful to see how Elizabeth is so much happier these days. She really [is] really looking forward to her holiday in Euro Disney this June… You have really made a difference in Elizabeth’ life [for] which I’m sure she very grateful."

Her flat looks fab now, almost done and Elizabeth loves it, got to say it’s wonderful to see how Elizabeth is so much happier these days. She really [is] really looking forward to her holiday in Euro Disney this June… You have really made a difference in Elizabeth’ life [for] which I’m sure she very grateful."

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Olive says  “I am so glad The Friendly Trust are looking after my money – thank you”

The Friendly Trust is managing Olive's pension and we are in the process of applying to the Court of Protection so that she can benefit from her savings. She wants to buy a new TV for her bedroom and some new winter clothes.

The Friendly Trust has worked with Gloria to help her organise her finances so that all her bills are paid and she can access her shopping and spending money from her own bank account.  Gloria says: “They sort out my benefits and pay my bills.  They help me save up for things and keep my money safe.   I saved up to have my flat decorated and get new furniture.  I also went to buy new clothes.”

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