Back on our feet: Karan and four children in Manchester

Last February I went through the death of my husband, and I'm now raising four children on my own. I work as a school kitchen assistant, but my income doesn't cover rent, childcare and groceries. I'm retraining as an electrician in the evenings, which will triple my income by May, but I need to bridge the gap until then. Some weeks I skip meals so my children can eat. I have never asked anyone for help like this before, and I'm doing it for them. Once I finish my course, I'll pay it forward. Money goes toward rent, groceries, after-school care and the cost of my course. I'll give a monthly update with receipts. Where the $2,250 goes: • Groceries and school meals: $410 • Course fees and exam costs: $570 • Childcare and after-school care: $1,270 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.