How Ruthlyn Turned Longleigh’s Helping Hand Into Lasting Change

An older lady with short grey hair is standing outdoors, leaning on a surface. The person is wearing a light purple sweater and a gold necklace with a pendant. In the background, there are blurred elements including trees, a brick wall, and part of a car. The top right corner has the logo of "Longleigh Foundation" with the tagline "making grants to improve lives in the social housing sector." At the bottom of the image, there is an orange banner with white text that reads "Longleigh's Impact."

Ruthlyn* contacted Longleigh Foundation for support after moving into her new home in 2022. She was part of a close-knit community where neighbours supported each other by attending coffee mornings and bingo sessions. But the cost-of-living crisis, soaring fuel prices, and rising service charges soon took a toll on their daily lives. Discovering Longleigh Ruthlyn […]