Stories

A homophobic attack left Aiden feeling vulnerable and anxious. Therapy sessions helped him to recover but the cost of them risked pushing him into debt.

We supported Bob when his fiancé Daisy died. We were able to offer wellbeing and financial support which helped Bob get through the toughest time of his life.

When mental health problems happen, they can feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to cope alone. We’re always here to offer advice and support. Cecilia got in touch when she was struggling. Here’s her story.

For Colin it's all about people. Helping other people. Which is why he decided to leave a gift in his Will to the Charity.

Connie was signposted to the Charity for Civil Servants by her manager when she was clearly struggling to cope at work.

David turned to us for help at a difficult time when an illness stopped him working. He now shines as a volunteer, raising awareness in the Civil Service community.

When John was diagnosed with brain cancer, his son Dom became a carer overnight. He turned to us to help work out how to get the support he needed from his department.

Through the Charity’s relationship with Autism and ADHD, we’ve been able to help Emily in her time of need.

Graham’s son David passed away at the young age of six, following a battle with cancer. We were there for Graham and his family emotionally and financially when they needed us most.

We supported Jonathan with his wellbeing through our relationship with Autism and ADHD.

As a carer and full time civil servant, Lee explains what the Charity means to him and his family.

Malcolm explains how the Charity supported him and his family when their house was deemed too dangerous to live in. Here's Malcolm's story in his own words…

Marian’s husband Graham was diagnosed with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) at 67. They adapted their home as Graham’s health worsened. When Graham died, Marian turned to us.

Marilyn spends her days helping other people in need. When she was struggling to cope with the loss of her mum, it was time for Marilyn to be shown the kindness of others.

Olivia donated to us throughout her Civil Service career but never thought she would need help herself. When her husband had a stroke, she got in touch.