Leeds-based free money advice charity LeedsMoneyBuddy has seen a 400% increase in people needing help this year. This morning, MartinSLewis offered to donate nearly £100k of his own money to keep the service going.
BBC handout photo of Martin Lewis appearing on the BBC1 current affairs programme, The Andrew Marr show.
During the show, Saleem told Mr Lewis the charity estimated that they needed just short of £1million to keep up with the surge in demand - amid a 400 per cent increase in service users this year. “I’ve given before and I’ll give you 10% of that", Martin responded - much to the astonishment and admiration of viewers.shortly after appearing on the show, Saleem said the money would be a huge boost to the charity and directly impact the people of Leeds and Yorkshire.
"In the first five months of this year we had a 400 per cent increase in people using Money Buddies", Saleem explained.People"When the bills hit, it is going to be a case of if people dare to have the heating on, it is that serious.Mr Lewis previously donated £50k to the charity in response to a tweet in March - money that came at a crucial time for the charity.
Currently. Saleem said people who earn what are considered"high salaries" such as £40k are coming to the charity desparate for help."We are seeing people from places beyond Leeds contact us."This money will be a huge help for that.""Sometimes people are nervous, they can call and not leave their name or be anonymous at the start if that is how they want to approach us", he said.
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