Since hearing about the Finches plight members of the Park District community have donated their time and skills to help the couple.

Mrs Finch said: “Just when we were thinking we’d had enough – the help and support from neighbours and strangers has been so lovely. People have rallied round to help us.

"One father and his son knocked on the door and offered to paint our house and another neighbour spent all day putting in insulation.”

The Finches said they would welcome any support from local tradesman to help sort their situation.