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.

Anna was struggling to pay the bills and feed her children after her marriage broke down. When she needed a helping hand to get her through the next month, we were proud to help.

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.

After 70 years of marriage, retired civil servant Frank was lost when Iris died. He turned to us for help and a listening ear.

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

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.

Maya cares for her mum, Sara, who’s recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She juggles a busy job with her caring responsibilities. She reached out to get some support to help her manage her time.

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.

Patricia and her daughter needed financial support when they were struggling to start their next chapter – they turned to their community for help.