I'm leaving Working Families in August but wanted to give something back to this great organisation.  Working Famililes support people who work and have families, and any donations will be used to encourage those who are in need to seek their help – ultimately to change the way we live and work in the UK.

The team are aiming to raise £3,000 at least for our Legal Advice Line to ensure that we can continue to answer the 3,000 calls we take each year from those on low incomes, with the aim to resolve matters amicably and keep people in work - as well as manage their family lives better. 

Working Families published the annual report on their advice service last month – you can read it here http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/publications/rigid-flexibility-the-work-of-the-working-families-legal-advice-service-in-2014/ , if you’d like to know more about why we are raising money for this valuable service.  You will see many examples of the kinds of problems and discrimination which we deal with every day, like Katie who we helped last year: 

 ‘I had lost all confidence and was emotionally wrecked by the way I had been treated. I had no idea how my family would manage without my income. Working Families helped me to pursue my case and gain a settlement. It gave me back my confidence and I feel able to face new challenges now. My family has its mum back.’

Finally please be assured: Every penny you give will go towards the Legal Advice Line helping low-income families remain in work.