Benevolent Fund puts life back into widower’s house

Have you ever been jolted into action after noticing something that inspired you?

Well, that’s exactly what happened to Benevolent Fund member Valerie.

The 72-year-old police widower from Erdington, had been living without running hot water for two years!

She finally contacted us for help after a copy of our newsletter caught her eye sticking out of a pile of magazines.

“I had been fighting a serious illness for some time and too many other things seemed more important to sort out than my hot water. I just came to accept it and struggled on.

“The cost to replace the boiler and do necessary repairs was too much for me and I didn’t know who else to turn to. Then one morning I noticed the Benevolent Fund newsletter between some magazines in the kitchen and rang their number in the hope they would offer some help.

“I’m so glad I did because within weeks they had agreed to pay for a new boiler, shower and two new radiators. I finally had hot running water in the house just in time for Christmas.

A grant from the Benevolent Fund paid for member’s new boiler, shower and radiators

“Looking back now I don’t know how I coped for so long without it. I was in a very dark place until the WMP Benevolent Fund put the life back into my house. I’m so grateful for all their help.”

If you’re a member and you need help please call us on 0121 752 4919 or e-mail us at info@wmpben.co.uk

If you are thinking of joining it’s so easy, you can apply online at www.wmpben.co.uk. It only costs £2.00 per month and gives you peace of mind knowing you can turn to us for help whenever you need it.