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Keep the electricity on at Nicholas's home in Leeds

Help Nicholas cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

🇬🇧 Leeds, England, United Kingdom1,082 views
Nicholas R. Patterson
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Leeds
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on January unless I pay $550. 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 $140 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through the rainy season without electricity 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 $550 goes: • Gas arrears: $290 • Reconnection and late fees: $120 • Down payment on a payment plan: $140 If you're reading this, thank you. - Nicholas
due date
2026-01-11
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Nicholas

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 86% funded and the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Update from Leeds: the plan for gas arrears is now scheduled. We're at 75% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Dalia Zainab AzizPhoto verified

    Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 24 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

    • Chidinma Adeyemi

      Thinking of you and your family, Nicholas. This could happen to any of us.

      • Zbigniew Igor Jabłoński

        Sending good thoughts, Nicholas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Julieta E. Cruz

          stay strong, Nicholas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • Ahmad Iwan Handoko

            So sorry you're going through this, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Leeds.

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