Paul – how Bumper helped a single dad
Meet Paul, a dedicated single father of three energetic primary school-aged children. As the sole breadwinner, Paul has always had to budget carefully each month to keep up with the bills and ensure his kids have everything they need.
Life as a single parent is challengin
Emma – helping a new mum through financial hardship
Emma is currently on maternity leave, enjoying one of the most exciting periods of her life, adjusting to life as a new mum.
However, being on maternity pay leaves things tighter in her household, which means bills that would normally be manageable are suddenly large caus
Stefan – how Bumper helped student Stefan
Stefan is a computer science student working part-time to help fund his studies. He needs his car to balance his busy schedule and get him between uni and his job on time.
When his car wouldn't start one day on the way to work, Stefan knew it was something serious. <
Julia – helping pensioners with the cost-of-living crisis
Julia has been drawing her pension for three years, and budgeting carefully has always been a part of her routine.
However, the cost-of-living crisis made managing her finances increasingly difficult. When winter arrived, her fuel bills soared, and Julia found herself una
Mo – mental health struggles and new tyre bills
Mo found herself in a tough spot when her car's wheels needed replacing. The thought of shelling out the upfront cost for four brand-new tyres was overwhelming.
With her tight budget, it seemed impossible. However, her car was essential for her daily commute to work. With
Asim – injury resulting in time off work
Asim was unfortunately injured at work, leaving him with nerve damage. This resulted in a significant period of unemployment and reduced income. Due to this, Asim was behind on most of his bills resulting in his debt piling up.
Katherine – lost her husband and struggled with car repair bills
Katherine’s life took an unexpected and tragic turn when her husband died suddenly.
Katherine faced not only the emotional trauma of losing her partner but also the harsh financial realities that followed. With her household income dramatically reduced, Katherine found he
Meera – struggling with finances and no income
Meera suddenly found herself without an income when her benefits were unexpectedly stopped.
The abrupt loss of financial support left her in a difficult position, struggling to cover her everyday expenses. To make matters worse, her car battery failed and needed replacing
George – diagnosed with cancer
George was diagnosed with cancer, that led to ongoing treatment and extended time off work. His partner took on the role of caregiver, dedicating their time and energy to supporting George through his illness.
However, the couple soon found themselves struggling to manage
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Other ways you can get help with your money worries
stepchange.org - the UK’s largest provider of free independent debt advice and managed solutions
nationaldebtline.org - offering free and independent debt advice over the phone and online
themoneycharity.org.uk - working to empower people across the UK to develop the skills and behaviours to make the most of their money
entitledto.co.uk - a free, online benefits calculator, that helps individuals calculate and understand the benefits they are entitled to
Or contact citizensadvice.org.uk for a full list of local financial advisors and debt counsellors