Forgotten Neighbours Christmas Appeal
Please donate and help local people who are struggling this Christmas
DonateWill you be there for local people who feel forgotten this Christmas?
For lots of us, the festive period is a time of joy. Yet for many people in our local community, this time of year feels very different.
Financial worries can leave homes without a Christmas tree or presents. Loneliness can mean there’s no one to pull a cracker with, while mental health struggles can cast a shadow over what should be a joyful season.
But there is hope, because with your donation and our support we can make a real difference.
Please donate so we can help more people like Erin*
Erin’s Story
Meet Erin*, a 56-year-old woman who lives locally.
Until recently, Erin felt invisible. The last few years have been overwhelming. After caring for her mother through a long battle with dementia, she was left grieving and exhausted.
With no family or friends nearby to turn to, she struggled to manage.
No Family. No Bed. No Hope.
Erin had nothing - not even a proper bed to sleep in. She was sleeping on a worn-out sofa.
When she came to Wimbledon Guild, she expected to be turned away. She had experienced it before - just another number, another form to fill out, another referral elsewhere.
But that didn’t happen. Instead, we listened fully. We saw Erin. And we responded with reassurance, compassion and support.
“Thank You for Really Seeing Me”
Erin’s life looks completely different now. With financial help from Wimbledon Guild, Erin was able to buy a comfortable bed. Our counselling service helped her to process her feelings and start to look forward to the future.
Slowly, with our support, she has started to rebuild her life. Erin now visits our community café each week and has reconnected with her love of painting through our art classes.
*In order to protect confidentiality, Erin’s story is a combination of the type of situations that people come to us with every day at Wimbledon Guild.
Please donate today to help people like Erin this Christmas
We know that times are tough, but any donation you can give - no matter the amount - will make a world of difference to people like Erin. Your support today can bring hope for the year ahead.
Our impact in 2024
Wimbledon Guild is a community charity in Merton offering practical help and support, so that no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
Last year, we helped over 3,500 people across our community. Below are some of the things we've achieved thanks to our supporters.
Help us make sure that no one in Merton has to face life's challenges alone
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