£0 remaining for a double mattress
This gentleman, who has a long history of illness and mental health issues (PTSD), is in receipt of benefits and Personal Independence Payment. He has been a client of our food bank for some time and we have witnessed him adopt a more positive attitude to life as time has gone by. For example, he was recently motivated to undertake some long-overdue home decorating. However, now his bed mattress has given out and he doesn't have the funds to replace it.
J and her husband have recently moved to the UK from India and J is pregnant with twins. Although both are working, they are on low wages and J is now on maternity leave, but is not entitled to benefits. They are living in one room in a multi-occupancy house, but are shortly due to move to a private flat. J and her husband have no savings, as all of their money is spent on bills and the house move. The church has helped with many baby items, but they desperately need a double buggy to enable the babies to go out.
Facing job loss and housing insecurity, S maintains a positive outlook and is striving for a better future. His aspirations are hindered by financial constraints, particularly in affording driving lessons which are essential for a career transition. The rising cost of living exacerbates his struggle, intensifying the challenge of securing a stable livelihood. Assistance with the remaining driving lessons could alleviate this burden, enabling S to break free from the cycle of homelessness.
H, a single mother with two children, is a refugee and recently moved to a new house which is unfurnished. She would like your help to support her so she can buy a used cooker. H had already spent a lot of money on buying carpets and painting the house, and currently needs help with a cooker.