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Keep the electricity and water on at Sophia's home in Manchester

Sophia is behind on electricity and water bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $600 to avoid a shut-off.

🇬🇧 Manchester, England, United Kingdom1,629 views
Sophia M. Aguilar
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Manchester
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $600. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $145 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $600 goes: • Heating arrears: $300 • Reconnection and late fees: $115 • Down payment on a payment plan: $185 Every share and every dollar helps. - Sophia
due date
2026-12-01
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Sophia

  1. Thank you all. We're at 72% now ($432). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. We're at 31% thanks to 7 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  • Sana Uzma Hussain 🇵🇰 · $75

    “Wish I could do more. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Peshawar”

  • Elisabeth Monika Fuchs 🇩🇪 · $56.50

    “Praying for you. Hope the December deadline works out. - Berlin”

  • Raymond P. Marshall 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Ellie S. Brooks 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Hope the December deadline works out. - Laredo”

  • Savannah W. Simmons 🇺🇸 · $32
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Waraporn Ploy Duangdee 🇹🇭 · $25
  • Robert N. Thompson 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Rafael H. García 🇦🇷 · $25
  • Márcia Isabela Machado 🇧🇷 · $20

    “Hope the December deadline works out. - Belém”

  • Milon Rubel Karim 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Elena C. Ruiz 🇲🇽 · $20

    “Keep your head up. Gave what I could this week. - León”

  • Sari Fitria Susanto 🇮🇩 · $15
  • Grace Jumoke Oladipo 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Tharun A. Mudaliar 🇮🇳 · $15

    “Blessings. Thought of Sophia all day after reading this. - Pune”

  • Tithi Priya Sheikh 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Ayanda N. Molefe 🇿🇦 · $10
  • Anjana B. Thevar 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Brooks J. Russell 🇺🇸 · $10

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4.0(6 reviews)

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  • Denis Mykola Savchenko🇷🇺Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Bakari Hamisi Githinji🇰🇪Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Sarah Mathilde Meunier🇫🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Hasan İbrahim Taş🇹🇷Verified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Savannah M. West🇬🇧Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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  • Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Greetings from Bhopal.

    • hope it all works out. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.

      • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Jakarta this morning

        • rooting for you, Sophia. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day

          • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Manchester.

            • Take care, Sophia. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

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