We have already had 40+ suicides.... please help prevent more and help those who are still impacted by a devastating situation they were plunged into through no fault of their own.

ExcludedUK's story:

3.8 million UK taxpayers, around 10% of the working population and more than the population of Wales, were not granted the same government Covid-19 financial support as the other 90% with a large number receiving £0!

Those impacted are called ‘the excluded’ and ExcludedUK, a volunteer-led organisation, have supported these families and businesses since May 2020, when it became apparent the government had not included them in their plans to support the UK economy. They were told they were not allowed to work or open their businesses, but were not afforded the same financial support as the other 90% of the UK taxpayers. Also, there were only around 500,000 jobs available during lockdown, so there were still 3.3 million who were left completely stranded financially!

These gaps in support resulted in debts via bounce back loans, maxing out credit cards, borrowing from family and friends, overdrafts and in some cases selling cars, houses, family heirlooms, jewellery etc... all sold just to survive!

Now the cost-of-living crisis is a double whammy as all these loans, overdrafts and debts are being called in at a time where even those who were not excluded are severely struggling to make ends meet. On top of that, they are expected to pay increased taxes to cover the cost of the financial support through the pandemic that they did not get...

The worst affected families feel helpless and hopeless about the future, and this is why ‘ExcludedUK – Lives & Livelihoods’ exists, to raise money, not only to cover the day-to-day running costs of ExcludedUK, but also to provide mental health, mentoring or financial support to those who desperately need it. We will only be able to afford this extra support if we raise enough to sustain it going forward.

Every penny does count, so please give what you can as these lives and livelihoods will be so very grateful for your thoughts and support.

Thank you