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Closed 14/01/2018
Iʼve raised £605 to support Paulette Wilson, a grandmother from Wolverhampton who has lived in the UK for fifty years, but is threatened with deportation.
- Funded on Sunday, 14th January 2018
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Story
Paulette has lived in the UK since she was ten years old, worked here all her life, and raised a family. She has now been told she is an illegal immigrant, has had her benefits stopped, and is relying on the generosity of friends and neighbours to get by while she fights her case. Pauline lives in Wolverhampton, and we're holding a benefit there to raise money for her. This crowdfunding page is an opportunity for people further afield to support her.
You can read more about Paulette's case here:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2017/nov/28/i-cant-eat-or-sleep-the-grandmother-threatened-with-deportation-after-50-years-in-britain
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- 7 years ago
steve pottinger
7 years agoThis morning, the great news that Paulette is no longer under the threat of deportation. Thank you to everyone who supported her, came to the benefit gig, and gave via this page. Some good news to start the day. :-)
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- 7 years ago
steve pottinger
7 years agoThanks to everyone who's donated to this so far – it's been incredible and heartwarming to see the response to this appeal. After last night's benefit gig, which Paulette and her daughter Natalie came to, it's really clear how much it means to them that people they've never met are taking the time to offer help and show they stand with them.
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- 7 years ago
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Supporters
38
Jane Speare
Jan 12, 2018
So angry and ashamed as an ordinary brit to follow Pauline’s story. Relieved to hear she is safe from deportation. Our system is rotten - hope this small donation helps
£30.00
John Johnson
Jan 11, 2018
Paulette, it shouldn't have happened ..... Good luck, John
£10.00
Emma Purshouse
Dec 24, 2017
Donated from Veronica Shepherd
£10.00
Anonymous
Dec 17, 2017
Disgraceful actions by Home Office and its Tory masters. A full apology and compensation must be due for such idiocy.
£50.00
John Brook
Dec 16, 2017
Best of luck with the action against such an absurd decision.
Linda Francis
Dec 16, 2017
£20.00
Jenny Purshouse
Dec 15, 2017
£5.00
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