I am not suggesting MAEL will offer anything like this but in 1978, as an impoverished apprentice living thousands of miles away from my parents, I found it difficult to pay for my B & B. WW mentioned this to Messrs Peacock, Clacher or Hodgson - don't know which but they very kindly granted me an extra weekly stipend that, net, covered most accommodation expenses. This made a big difference and a big thanks to them for their kindness.
