Brett's story in his own words: 

[Trigger warning: suicide]

In June 2025 I took on a 5 year tenancy, with a community pub, through a committee. But things didn’t go well.

I ended up with no kitchen for 11 weeks. No heating or hot water for 6 weeks. These were the committee’s responsibility to fix, but it took them a long time for whoever to decide it needed doing. By this time my business had gone from 9k to 1.5k per week.

We tried to keep it open as the committee still wanted full rent, but it became impossible.

I suffered mental and physical abuse, causing me to fall into debt and leading to a mental breakdown. Sadly even trying to take my own life.

It was Aylesbury Homeless Action Group (AHAG) who referred me to High Wycombe to stay in the shelter. I didn’t know the area or anyone in it.

“This, for me, was devastating. I felt I should not belong there. How wrong I was.”

I met up with Wycombe Homeless Connection. Firstly a young lady called Sarah who was amazing on my first night there. I met lots of volunteers who were all friendly, kind and caring.

“The homeless people were not what I expected either. They were like me and had their own stories to tell.”

WHC continued to look after me for several weeks. 

They made me smile again. Made me feel more confident within myself. Most importantly they made me want to live again. I have now moved forward with their help.

I have currently got a room in a nice quiet shared house.I am helping a friend with setting up a business and am hoping to be employed when it is set up.

I owe my future to the volunteers of Wycombe Homeless Connection and I thank you all so much.

I smile everyday now, even laugh and there is a future out there.

Thank you so much for making me believe again.

Brett xxx