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Forward:
making a
diference
Impact Report
Forward: making a diference
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Impact Report 2024
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The Paperweight Trust
Impact Report 2024
Each time I hear an awful client story I think
it could not possibly get any worse – until sadly
it does, but then the wheels turn, an angel in
the guise of a Paperweight caseworker appears,
gets to grips with the issues and slowly, a ray
of sunshine appears.
Paperweight’s interventions prevent, halt and
often reverse a spiral of descent which begins
with an innocuous bill or incident and sets off
a series of events and crises which can end
with bankruptcy, illness, separation or divorce,
homelessness or worse.
Not only does Paperweight save the immediate
person, but also the surrounding family and
by doing so, relieves the pressure and impact
on friends, community and other charitable
organisations.
Don’t just take my word for it – there are
over 20,000 grateful people who have been
helped. Quietly, efficiently, professionally,
Paperweight, the Jewish Community’s
Advice Centre, is transforming people’s lives.
I extend a huge and very sincere thank you
to all our volunteers, supporters and friends.
Together we make a difference.
Benjamin Conway
Chair of Trustees
I hope these pages will give you an
insight into our work and a window
to a sometimes-hidden part of our
community. As the world becomes ever
more dangerous and chaotic and our
leaders appear weak and confused,
here at Paperweight we continue to
save lives.
From the middle-aged man who has
seemingly lost everything, to the elderly
lady who is alone and confused, to the
young girl who has been abandoned
and is living on the street.