My landlord has given notice that my rent is increasing again nearly an extra £100 a month on Jan 1st 2026. I cannot pay that much, and I also cannot afford to move or pay for a new apartment deposit. So I am stuck while being pushed towards homelessness as I have nowhere else to go.

I am already struggling so much to pay rent with most recent months being late. I am stuck in a never-ending debt cycle because rent has been increasing, I cannot live with family, but I also cannot leave so I'm being pushed closer and closer towards homelessness each month.

It’s gotten to the point where this is unavoidable, I need to leave or else homelessness will become the reality (if I don’t pay my rent, it’s in the contract that they can remove me within just over 2 weeks) but I cannot do this alone.

My current location is not safe. I'm scared to leave because it’s not the safest area to walk around in, a flat in my building has been raided for drugs, and random people ring and knock on my door to be let in at all hours of the day. Sometimes they yell and bang on the front door in the middle of the night. Also my water supply isn’t safe to drink, as old lead piping has caused the water to test at x700 the amount of lead compared to what is safe to drink.

This has been going on for years, and I’ve been struggling to survive since covid made me lose my original job in a law firm. I was able to get a new job in 2022 but they were an awful employer who said they would teach me and refused to. They knew I was a beginner in learning the required development language, but they discriminated against my ADHD. They removed me within the probation period without notice and I have not been able to find a job since. I have since been relying on streaming and commissions for survival, and I cannot explain enough how much I love and appreciate my community who have been with me during such a difficult time!

I am over £8,000 in credit card/bank overdraft debt already, I cannot live with family as my mum has passed away 2 years ago. I also do not know my dad and my nan's household is already too full.

I am so burnt out and tired from years of struggling and my mental and physical health is suffering. I need to deal with so many things but it’s very hard to get through things given my current living situation. I have so many things I need to catch up on and I'm trying my best, but some things have been very delayed. I haven't been able to have a proper break from stress in years and I also really would like to see family, I've just not had the funds or time.

I have been learning 3d and 2d art in hopes to get a job in something similar! I have been pushing myself and enjoying learning new things. I have been branching out from 3d texture work to 3d modelling and pixel animation! I hope I can move soon so I can focus on learning and spending more time looking for work. I would also like to receive work within the technical IT field. I really believe that I can work towards a better future and I'm staying as optimistic as possible!

Thank you for reading this. There is so much more but this is the gist of my situation. I believe that I can do this, and any help goes a long way and sharing this would be so so helpful! Any support would help with the load on my back and help me finally get to a better place in life.

Also, the goal is set to £3000 (it auto adjusts). This is to help pay for current expenses, deposit, rent in advance and any extra for a removal service. If we somehow get to something crazy like £5000 then people can help decide my next tattoo to represent the community (it has to be a good idea) but I will get it! I’m also open to suggestions if there’s something people would like to see or do for completing the £3000 goal!