Do you need extra help with essential items?

Date: Monday, February 11th 2013
Categories: All Leicestershire

Leicester Charity Link helps people who are experiencing hardship including vulnerable people and children, those in receipt of Incapacity Benefit or Employment & Support Allowance who can't access a Community Care Grant, the elderly and people with an illness or disability.

They can provide essential items such as food vouchers, clothing, beds and furniture, together with medical and mobility equipment.

The charity uses a network of local organisations that are already in the community working with individuals and families in need. Using organisations already in place keeps the charity's overheads to a minimum and makes sure they can get help to people quickly.

The charity has an expert knowledge of the thousands of benevolent funds in the UK that have money to assist people in need. For every £10 donated to them, the charity can raise £50 from charitable trusts - with all the money going to those in need.

In 2012, the charity raised over £700,000. It helps over 2,000 people throughout Leicestershire every year.

To find out more please visit the charity's website.