I am one of the many unfortunates attending a University in England. Manchester Metropolitan studying Computer Science to be exact. I receive student loans from the bank but because my parents earn over the governments limit I receive the minimum loan per year, and my student accommodation costs more than that loan. Manchester is not a cheap place to live. This means that I literally have NO MONEY AT ALL for food or drinks or socializing or playing games or buying books or anything. I would love a new laptop that I could use to start developing apps and software that I could potentially sell on. It's frustrating that i'm too poor to put my newly gained skills to good use - My computer is a dying beast that isn't capable. My parents aren't really in the position to give me anything either as my Dad is up to lose his job (He earns very little compared to my Mum anyway so I'm still on the lowest student loan next year) and they have my little Sister and a house to pay for too. I'm in my first year and I have done the student thing, going on a night out, a few times, but can only afford the entry fee and maybe a 99p drink if i'm lucky. I've quickly burned through my savings from the jobs I had before Uni and now i'm too busy studying to consider picking up another job. My friends, some of which live in my flat, receieve more than DOUBLE the money that I do from the government per year and the extra isn't even a loan, it's a grant that they don't have to pay back. It's ridiculous. My best friend just bought a mac book and I can't even afford a new hard drive for my dying computer. This is all making me very very depressed. My bank balance right now is literally £0.00. I'm at the bottom of my overdraft and I don't know what to do. I don't want to stop being a student but the money trouble is making it look like a very bad idea next year when my money situation stays the same and my rent goes up. Anything at all is appreciated. Please, please help me out, I will be eternally grateful. Love you all for even reading this. Have a wonderful day - I'll try my best to. 18p noodles with boiling water for dinner. - Jamie

Hi my name is Thom. I have had such a hard time trying to piece my life together after getting myself into debt to help my mum with her bills and household items. Unfortunately because i lost my job i couldnt pay any of my debts unless i starved. i then decided to go back into education so i could stand a better chance of getting a well paid job as the job market in England is dying! but because of the hard time i've had over the last few years with my sexuality and rising debts i've developed depression and i just couldnt cope with education. its now at the point where i am scared to leave my home as i have anxiety attacks and i can just about go in for counselling. because of this i cant work right now and my debts are going ever up and i just don't know what to do, i cant pay my phone bill, or even energy bills. im so afraid that i will never get out of this situation so im now here asking for any help anyone is willing to give. im ashamed to do this as ive always prided myself on being so put together and organized but my life is spiraling out of control now. i just want to get out of debt and focus on bettering my mental state. Please someone be compassionate and help me, i dont even know how im going to eat next week as i have no money. i cant get any help from the government as they refused to help me because im unable to work and they won't take my deep depression as a good enough reason to not work. I have serious anxiety issues and i havent left my house in 2 weeks because i just cant face the outside world. i know i can get better if just dont have all these worries all the time. i have obliterated my credit rating and i dont even stand a chance of consolidating my debt. i want to work and live a happy life but im stuck, can someone please help me even if its just a pound. As i said i fear i dont have money for food next week and even that much would buy me something. please if you want to make a donation to me use this link https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=thomhoward93%40yahoo%2eco%2euk&lc=GB&item_name=Thom%20Howard¤cy_code=GBP&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted Im so appreciative of the time you took to read this and even if you cant help me i wish you all the best. Thank you and god bless. Thom

I am in a desperate situation. I recently lost my job, and as a result, I am behind on rent. I need to pay $800 asap, or else we face eviction. I have a 2 year old son to take care of and I don't want him or myself to end up homeless. The one family member that I am in contact with can't help. None of my friends can help. Community resources to assist with rent have all run out of funds. I have no one else to turn to for help until I can get back on my feet again. Any sort of help is appreciated.

Boyfriend and I are self-employed, money is never stable but has recently become extremely low (almost nothing, and if it does come in, it goes very quickly). Boyfriend has 3 children who need to be fed, we also need clothing and other things, but this is less important. Many crises keep happening around us, and it is very hard right now. Anything that anyone can spare is greatly and deeply appreciated!!

I am a Filipino Worker here in Saudi Arabia for almost 3 years...my life now is in danger..I am a chocolate arranger /gift wrapper here with the salary of 2,000 riyals..i am fatherless for 23 years..my mother is turning 70 years old tomorrow..March 15..me and my mother have an adopted children of my late sister died at melanoma cancer,her husband abandoned the 6 children and go to another woman..the eldest among the 6 is an epileptic.female now 25 yrs old, .the 2nd up to 4th has finished high school and now working at some small eatery..the other is a gasoline boy..the 5th and the 6th male and female are graduating in high school in this 27th day of March..last January the 5th and 6th got the virus of dengue and they become 50/50 chances because their platelet down to 65..i took money twice to a one person here in Saudi Arabia..he is also a Filipino but lend money illegally called 5/6 or when you get 500 you give it back 600/// i took from him 3,500 Saudi Riyals..around 934 dollars..now he want to get it all and if i cant,,he will threat me bad..everyday he calls me and text me maybe 15 times..also he go to our store and make scandal ..my employer got mad ..i cant able to make a cash advance..this guy has many connection...they follow me everyday.i am only using bicycle to go home..please help me to be out of this nightmare...its almost two weeks i cannot sleep well... i dont know what to do...i dont want to go to prison bec they are going to abuse me and maybe kill me.....please help me.my contact number is +966 550192046...i need to give the money until tomorrow 19 am Saudi time...thank you and God bless..if you want to ask my savings account please e mail me at zgcp79@yahoo.com...please lend me your help......i am so much burden...God bless