Help Me Achieve My Dream of Starting a New Chapter in the UK
Dear Friend,
I’m reaching out today because I find myself at a crossroads in my journey. Recently, I arrived at the consulate, hopeful and prepared to take the next step toward building my future in the UK. Unfortunately, I was informed that I couldn’t be issued a work visa just yet.
The reason? I need to prove financial solvency to cover living expenses for one month before my first paycheck. Although I’ve worked hard to save as much as I can, I’ve come up short of the required amount. The consulate has explained that I must show a bank balance of £3,600, which equates to about £120 per day for 30 days.
I’ve already managed to save £2,150 through my work, but I’m still £1,450 short of meeting this requirement. This gap feels like an enormous obstacle, especially since I’m so close to achieving my dream. Once I’m in the UK and start working, my income will grow steadily, allowing me to support myself and repay anyone who helps me during this critical moment.
This is why I’m turning to you for help. If you are in a position to contribute any amount, it would mean the world to me. Every pound brings me closer to proving my solvency, securing my work visa, and beginning this exciting new chapter.
I promise to repay this support once I’ve established myself in the UK. If you can help, I’ll forever be grateful for your kindness and generosity in making my dream possible.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I truly appreciate your support, whether it’s financial assistance or simply words of encouragement as I navigate this challenge.
David has been living with HIV since 1993. As such, he has experience of taking combination therapy. David has been a volunteer for various HIV organisations such as The Sussex AIDS Centre, THT, Outdoor Positive, The Sussex Beacon, and Peer Action
Dr Amanda Clarke
Dr Clarke (Mindy) has worked in Genitourinary Medicine since 2001. Her work has been focused more in clinical research since 2010, firstly at HIV-NAT (the HIV Netherlands, Australia Thailand Research Collaboration) in Bangkok and subsequently running the clinical trials unit within the Department of HIV, Sexual Health and Contraception at Royal Sussex County hospital, Brighton, since 2012. Her over 85 peer reviewed publications include topics such as new HIV treatments, different treatment strategies, HIV prevention & transmission, drug toxicity and sexual health. Other interests include how to ensure research reaches all who want it, medical education, teaching and Sustainable Healthcare.