When we started the Mark Hewitson Foundation, the goal was simple:

Provide immediate support when people need it most.

Not next month.
Not after a long assessment.
Not once things have completely fallen apart.

But in the moment.

And since then, the difference has been real.

The Numbers (Because They Matter)

Since launching, we have:

• Distributed over £9,000 in direct financial support
• Supported 89 households facing financial hardship
• Reviewed and responded to urgent applications within days
• Prevented energy disconnections through emergency meter top-ups
• Provided supermarket vouchers when cupboards were empty
• Helped cover rent shortfalls to prevent eviction
• Funded essential household items for people starting again
• Bridged gaps caused by delayed benefits or sudden income loss
• Supported people navigating housing instability
• Assisted households impacted by long-term health conditions

Each figure represents more than money.
It represents stress reduced. Sleep regained. Panic softened. Dignity preserved.

Impact at a Glance

£9,000+ distributed
Support provided to 89 households facing hardship
Energy, food, rent and essential items funded
Fast response when urgency matters most
Small charity. Real impact.

Case Snapshot – Bridging the Gap

A single parent contacted us while waiting for Universal Credit to be processed.
Their final wage had been used to cover rent arrears. The electricity meter was almost empty. There was food for two days.

They apologised repeatedly for applying.
They attached more evidence than was necessary — desperate to prove they weren’t exaggerating.

We provided a supermarket voucher, an emergency energy top-up, and short-term bridging support.

The reply we received simply said:
“I can breathe tonight.”

Case Snapshot – Housing Instability

An individual approached us after being forced to leave an unsafe living situation.
They had secured temporary accommodation but had nothing inside it — no bedding, no basic kitchen items, no essentials.

We funded essential household items so the property could become liveable — not just somewhere to exist.

The message we received afterwards said:
“It finally feels like somewhere I can rest.”

How We Assess Applications

Every application is carefully reviewed.
We ask for supporting information where appropriate.
We consider urgency, vulnerability, and immediate risk.
We ensure funds are used responsibly and directly for essential needs.

We are small. We are careful. We are compassionate.

Why This Work Exists

The Foundation was created in memory of Mark.
Mark believed in kindness without judgement, in practical help, in stepping in quietly.

We can’t fix broken systems alone.
But we can soften the impact. We can stand in the gap. We can respond quickly.

And we do.

Thank you to the donors, supporters and applicants who make this possible.

The difference is real.