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£45 still needed for cooker
From Congleton - 39 years old | Expires 7th Feb 2012
Donated: £55.00 of £100 so far
This lady is a single mother with two children. She is living off benefits as is unable to work. She is struggling to pay her utility bills which has left her with no money to purchase a cooker. She bought one 15 years ago second hand but it won't last her much longer. She desperately needs another cooker to provide hot meals for her family.
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£35 still needed for debt relief order application fee
From Fulham - 59 years old | Expires 8th Feb 2012
Donated: £55.00 of £90 so far
DGA suffered a very acrimonious divorce three years ago and has struggled financially ever since. She has custody of one of her daughters, aged 14. She has mobility difficulties due to arthritis and has suffered severe depression and vertigo resulting in her being unable to work full time at present. She helps a great deal at her church with admininstrative work and desperately wants to resolve her debt problems so that she is less stressed and able to give more.
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£85 still needed for debt relief order fee
From Westbourne Park - 43 years old | Expires 10th Feb 2012
Donated: £5.00 of £90 so far
SD is a grandmother with some learning difficulties which has made if very difficult to secure employment for any length of time. She is struggling to make ends meet on her income support and disability living allowance. She has fallen behind with most of her utility bills and is being chased by the companies relentlessly. This has caused much stress and difficulty sleeping. A debt relief order would enable her to start again without the burden of debts and to live within her budget.
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£100 still needed for towards bankruptcy fees
From Streatham - 55 years old | Expires 12th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Claire is disabled and untill recently was legal guardian for her grandaughter which limited her ability to work. She has debts that will take more than 20 years to pay and has taken advice from a Christian debt counselling service who recommend bankruptcy - but she needs to find at least £550 for bankruptcy fees.
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£100 still needed for carpet
From Newton Aycliffe - 37 years old | Expires 12th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
This lady is a single mother of 3 who has struggled for years trying to provide for her children the best way she can. She has worked on and off but is currently unemployed. After paying her bills, buying food and school expenses for her older children there is very little left for extras. Her 3yr old daughter desperately needs a new bedroom carpet as the one she has is threadbare and as she suffers from hyper-mobility she frequently falls, a nice soft carpet would prevent her been hurt.
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£100 still needed for electric cooker
From Nottingham - 35 years old | Expires 14th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
'J' has been of no fixed abode for the last two years and has had multiple health problems and has fled domestic violence. An electric cooker would go a long way to helping 'J' establish a home.
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£100 still needed for washing machine
From Nottingham - 41 years old | Expires 14th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
'L' is currently washing her clothes in the bath as she can't afford to use the launderette. She has been homeless in the past for 12 years and is now in her first flat. She also has health problems which means a washing machine in vital.
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£60 still needed for a cooker after 18 months of struggling
From Hull - 35 years old | Expires 14th Feb 2012
Donated: £30.00 of £90 so far
About 18 months ago the main part of my oven stopped working. I was told it would be cheaper to get a new one but as my husband had just left me and was not paying any contribution for the upkeep of his children I couldn't afford it. So I have been managing with the little top oven and rings. Unfortunately, the rings have now stopped working so I really do need a new one as I have two hungry boys to cater for.
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£75 still needed for unexpected emergency
From Goole - 36 years old | Expires 18th Feb 2012
Donated: £25.00 of £100 so far
The floor in this lady's house fell in just after Christmas leading to unexpected work - she has worked as a child minder but recently the family she worked for have moved away and she is currently looking for work.
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£75 still needed for towards bills
From Goole - 44 years old | Expires 18th Feb 2012
Donated: £25.00 of £100 so far
This family man is struggling to make ends meet following unexpected work in his home - he works but due to the work required at his home he would appreciate help.
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£100 still needed for shoes for her children
From York - 32 years old | Expires 21st Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
This application is supported by the Educational Social Worker who is supporting the family through the CAF (Common assessment Framework) process
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£70 still needed for purchase of microwave
From MIDDLESBROUGH - 46 years old | Expires 22nd Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £70 so far
The applicant has just moved into rented accommodation after being homeless and has no method of cooking. He would like to purchase a microwave or halogen oven.
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£40 still needed for gas and electricity
From Haverhill - 21 years old | Expires 24th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £40 so far
Natalie has been subject to a very poor start in life, having been physically abused. Consequently she has an eating disorder, suffers with depression and low self esteem. Due to her suffering she has been off work for several months, she is now in some part time work with a very small income but has debt issues for which, she is seeking help. She currently needs £40 to pay for gas and electric. We are also helping with food and personal items.
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£100 still needed for carpet
From Haverhill - 21 years old | Expires 24th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Natalie needs help towards some carpet fo help keep her flat.warm as she currently has nothing on the floor. She has suffered much physical abuse, consequently suffering an eating disorder, depression and very low self esteem. Due to her suffering she has been off work for several months, she is now in some part time work with a very small income but has debt issues for which, she is seeking help. We are also helping with food and other personal items.
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£100 still needed for car repairs
From Haverhill - 46 years old | Expires 24th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Colin is currently the main carer for his very elderly mother who is disabled from strokes and heart problems. He needs the car to transport her to and from the various hospital appointments that have to be kept, as well as helping with daily routines i.e shopping, doctors & collecting pension. Colin receives ESA but can't finance the repairs from this. He would be very grateful for this help, as he has no other way to finance the need and continue to ease his mum's burden
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£100 still needed for small chest freezer
From Haverhill - 40 years old | Expires 24th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Ex addict & recovering alcoholic David, has worked extremely hard to turn his life around & is now nurturing his partner through the same. They suffered a huge setback during last year when their baby was taken from them & adopted. Now in a better place, they are working hard making home a good, comfortable place to be. The couple need a small freezer for storage to enable better budgeting for food shopping. We're helping with furniture & curtains and CAP is also working here.
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£100 still needed for fridge freezer
From Haverhill - 21 years old | Expires 24th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Lynette and Mark have recently moved into their current home but are struggling to live on maternity benefit. Mark has applied for ESA which hasn't yet been granted. They also have an 8yr old daughter and a new baby to care for. They are in need of a fridge freezer as they have nowhere to store their fresh food and baby feeds. At the moment they are reliant on other family members to store some foods for them, but now the baby has arrived the arrangements are proving difficult.
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£100 still needed for washing machine
From Nottingham - 28 years old | Expires 25th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
'N and H' are newly married and rebuildiing their lives after 'H' fled domestic violence. They are a family of four who desparately need a washing machine.
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£100 still needed for cooker
From Nottingham - 41 years old | Expires 25th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
I have 4 children, the oldest is 9. I have a gas cooker which leaks and I have to have the outside door open when I'm cooking to get rid of the gas. A new cooker would give me peace of mind as the one I've got is dangerous and it is really cold having the door open in winter.
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£100 still needed for tumble dryer
From Nottingham - 36 years old | Expires 25th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
'S' is pregnant. She is struggling to dry her clothes. She has been fleeing domestic violence for the last 8 years. She has a new partner and is trying to make a go of it.
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£100 still needed for fridge freezer
From Nottingham - 30 years old | Expires 27th Feb 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
'G' has moved into her first flat after being homeless for 5 years. She is currently trying to get custody of her daughter. Having a fridge freezer will make a massive difference to her and her daughter's life.
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£100 still needed for rent in advance to get accommodation
From Bradford - 52 years old | Expires 1st Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Homeless man needs pay rent in advance to get rented accommodation to get his own place. He is able to pay the bond. Housing benefit will pay after this.
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£80 still needed for after school and breakfast club for her child
From York - 40 years old | Expires 1st Mar 2012
Donated: £20.00 of £100 so far
This young mother claims to be a victim of bullying by a close neighbour and her father. She is afraid to leave the house, and her daughter has been missing school because of this (leading to serious impact on the child's learning and social development). An offering has been made by out of school clubs to help but this will cost £17.50 per week. It is hoped that police invovlement and mediation will help, but in the meantime £100 would ensure her attendance at school for the rest of this term.
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£100 still needed for car tyres
From BRADFORD - 29 years old | Expires 1st Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Mum with 3 children is carer for her blind, elderly grandma. She urgently needs new car tyres to be able to continue to visit and care for her.
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£100 still needed for passport for homeless man
From Bradford - 31 years old | Expires 1st Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Homeless man has had passport stolen and needs his passport to be able to get work and travel.
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£90 still needed for travel costs
From Brixton - 43 years old | Expires 2nd Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £90 so far
Nezha is a victim of abuse from her ex-husband, his adult children and recent ex-partner who was stalking and harassing her. She is very vulnerable and has history of depression and anxiety as well as mobility issues. She is trying to attend support groups and ESOL classes but is still awaiting the outcome of her claim for disability allowance and is needing to take taxis to get to the classes.
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£40 still needed for child - double buggy
From Haverhill - 22 years old | Expires 2nd Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £40 so far
Jess has just come out of a 3yr relationship. Through the last 2yrs she has suffered both emotional and violent abuse. She is now caring for her very young children aged just 2yrs and 3mths. Unfortunately Jess has accrued some debt and is trying hard to pay this off. Whilst her income is being sorted out according to her new situation, she has no fluid money to fund the second hand buggy she's been offered to enable the children to be easily transported together.
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£100 still needed for curtains and curtain pole
From Haverhill - 22 years old | Expires 2nd Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Jess has just come out of a 3yr relationship. Through the last 2yrs she has suffered both emotional and violent abuse. She is now caring for her very young children aged just 2yrs and 3mths. Unfortunately Jess has accrued some debt and is trying hard to pay this off. Whilst her income is being sorted out according to her new situation, she has no money to fund curtains and poles needed for the children's bedroom.
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£50 still needed for shoes for son
From Newton Aycliffe - 43 years old | Expires 3rd Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £50 so far
This ladys' son has problems with his feet which means he needs to wear strong, leather, extra wide fitting shoes which are quite expensive. She is struggling with her finances due to a change in circumstances and is unable to buy him new ones. It hasn't been very long since she managed to buy his last pair but due to the nature of his problem they don't last him very long. He could really do with a new pair especially during this very cold, wet weather.
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£100 still needed for food and fuel bills
From Streatham - 25 years old | Expires 6th Mar 2012
Donated: Nothing of £100 so far
Due to a miscalculation of housing benefit plus a court order to pay rent arrears combined with a very low wage Shereen is unable to buy food or put money in her meters for gas and electric. She urgently needs help while her benefits are being reassessed.