Zed Needs Your Help

Zed, one of the founding members of The Felting and Fiber Studio  from England, has been on disability benefits ESA and PIP due to conditions called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Basilar Artery Migraine. Zed was offered the chance to try self employment for a year under a government scheme. Although it wasn't a 'runaway success', with the safety net of Working Tax Credits to make up the difference in income to the same amount as ESA, she decided to try and make a go of 'Felt by Zed '. Zed didn't realize that she wouldn't be entitled to the other low-income benefits she'd previously claimed which help with rent and council tax, so she used her savings and money from her mom's will to cover these. Unfortunately, the savings ran out at the same time a PIP re-assessment resulted in a benefits cut of 33%, so soon income was less than expenses.

Zed's debts have spiraled and due to bad advice and other unfortunate experiences with the system, is now being threatened with eviction. Zed is unable to work a normal job due to ME and is finding it difficult to even afford food. By raising $1,000.00, Zed will be able to pay past debts and start fresh. Zed may be entitled to Universal Credit but won't be able to get an appointment until after the holidays. It takes 5 weeks for the applications to be approved.

Your generosity will allow Zed to pay back any debts owed and afford the basics over the holiday season. We appreciate any amount that you are able or willing to give.