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As her friends, we're launching this campaign on Astrid’s birthday today on 8 October to mobilise much needed love and support for her to pay off her debt and get back on her feet.
The Story
For those who don't know her, our friend Astrid is a wonderful woman, originally from Paris, who’s been living and working in London for almost a decade.
Last year she developed some serious health problems which means that at present, she is unable to return to work. Despite paying huge sums of money in taxes while working in Britain over the years, the UK system has rejected her appeal to receive assistance during her time of need. There's a bigger issue here exposing the UK's treatment of EU citizens as Brexit looms, but while this legal battle is being fought, we want to make sure that our friend receives the support that she needs.
As her current health concerns have left her unable to maintain an income, she’s accumulated debt which she's struggling to pay off. This perpetual stress over finances is severely impacting her health, and needs to be resolved asap.
With this in mind, we are calling out for your support to raise some basic funds to help her. Objectively speaking, it’s not a lot of money, but it would mean not only a huge burden lifted from her, but also a reminder that she is loved during this difficult period.
How the funds will be spent
The funds will go directly towards covering the costs of the debt she accumulated this year - specifically: bank overdraft, bills (electricity/ water/ phone/ internet), and council tax. Once we cover the costs, she will be debt-free and our plan is to organise her move to a friend’s house where she can continue with her healing and hopefully start rebuilding her life.
This is our one and only shot so please contribute generously however much you can afford. She’s been so great with her support for so many people over the years, and your kindness in return will mean a lot to her especially on her birthday.
The campaign will run until 20 October - the date by which she needs to move out of her current accommodation having resolved her debt.
For those who want to do a bank transfer:
IBAN: GB65NWBK56000321584176
Sort code: 56-00-03
Account number: 21584176
Swift: NWBKGB2L
THANK YOU
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to get in touch.
Small disclaimer
We received Astrid’s consent to move forward with this, and hope to have articulated her story with consideration of the care and respect we have for her.
Important
In consideration of her privacy, please only share this fundraising link privately to friends and friends of friends.
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