H, is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area from march having left his family in Lebanon and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. H needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.

G, is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area from March having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. G needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.

Following a relationship breakdown, this applicant became homeless and moved into hostel accommodation. He has now secured his own tenancy but has very few belongings and urgently needs a cooker and sofa to make his house a home. His mental health difficulties, neurodiversity, and being signed off work have caused significant financial hardship. His 22-year-old son has recently moved in but is awaiting Universal Credit and cannot contribute financially. Any support would be greatly appreciated.

This woman has been granted permanent accommodation after spending almost two years in a refuge. This is a significant milestone for her, and she is incredibly happy to finally be taking steps towards independence. However, the property provided is unfurnished, meaning she is moving in without some of the basic items. She is currently in need of support to purchase a cupboard for storage, a sofa, and a study table. Your support would help her begin turning this empty property into a real home.

Whilst having been diagnosed with dementia R is determined to stay positive for his children. He and his partner rely on benefits and there is very little left for household items. We are supporting with debt advice and budgeting so moving forward they will be able to manage a little better. The only way they can get the washing machine to work is if they wedge a knife in the door to hold it together, the washing machine leaks and makes a terrible noise. Please can you help make life easier?

This applicant's partner left her with debt and no child maintenance, which has significantly impacted her mental health and left her struggling to cope. As a result, her home has become very cluttered, though she has been receiving support from her housing association, her church, a food pantry, and an animal charity who have helped with her cat's neutering and vaccinations. She has also received help to begin decluttering and make her home a safer environment for herself and her daughter. There are still a number of items that need to be removed, but she does not have the funds to arrange this. She is asking for help towards the cost of a removal van so that she can clear the remaining clutter and make a fresh start for herself and her daughter.

J is a gentleman on low-income. His mother is sick and requires longterm care, and his brother, her usual carer, has had an accident and is in hospital. J wants to buy a sofa bed so that he can move his mother into his home and provide the care she needs while his brother is in hospital.

Our client is long-term disabled and on benefits. Due to her health problems she makes heavy use of her washing machine and this has recently broken down. She does not have the means to replace it, so we would like ask your help to fund a new machine for her. This will enable her to stay well-presented and retain her dignity. Thank you.

D is being supported with drug rehabilitation, and has recently moved into a new property. She has made significant positive steps towards her future, and reduced her drug use. She has a very limited income, and her new flat has no washing machine, which makes keeping her clothes and bedding clean very difficult. Your help to buy a washing machine would help her to take pride in her appearance again, and support her in forming good routines for a healthy lifestyle.

This woman has recently moved into her permanent accommodation after a long period of instability. This is a huge milestone for her and marks an important step towards rebuilding her independence, safety, and confidence. However, starting again has brought many unexpected costs, and she is currently struggling to afford basic clothing. She needs support to buy essential everyday clothes so that she can feel comfortable, presentable, and more settled as she begins this new chapter.

This single mother of three has been homeless and in temporary accommodation for 14 years after her file was lost by the housing department. In June the family was re-housed to a pleasant flat with three bedrooms, giving everyone more privacy and dignity. They are now struggling to furnish their home and we are asking for your help to buy them three single bed bases for the children.

M is an asylum seeker from West Africa. She has escaped from a very difficult situation to seek safety in the UK. Her asylum case is taking a long time to resolve, and while waiting, she's making positive choices with her life. She has been studying maths, English and IT, has gained qualifications and has further vocational courses lined up. However, she doesn't have and can't afford a computer. Having a laptop will make so much difference to her studies and success and open her options in life.

We have been supporting a family who have recently suffered a sudden bereavement, and mum is now in debt due to having the expense of getting plane tickets to fly back to South Africa. Their vacuum is on its last legs and mum expressed that she would really benefit from a new vacuum but her finances are very restricted. Safe Families would love to bless mum with a new vacuum before support closes.

This single older lady with multiple physical disabilities is on Universal Credit and disability payments. She is managing with her budgeting and buying food but her cooker is broken and she hasn't got enough money leftover at the end of the month to be able to afford to replace it. Can you please help?

R has just moved into a new property and needs to purchase a fridge freezer. He is currently on zero hours contract and receives Universal Credit - which can make finances difficult to manage when needing to buy bigger items. R is a dedicated volunteer at two local charities and puts in 100% effort. He would be so appreciative of any help given to him.

C initially came to us homeless and destitute, since then she has demonstrated sustained commitment and made meaningful progress towards independent living. She is now getting ready to set-up her new home. She continues to engage positively with the support. And to help her with essential stability, we would be grateful for assistance with a fridge freezer. This would provide her with a basic household item that will significantly support her transition into safe and independent accommodation.

This family is working hard to meet the needs of their five children, aged between 8 months and 10 years. Their vacuum cleaner has recently broken making it difficult to stay on top of the daily cleaning needs that come with a busy family. Ongoing financial pressures mean they are unable to fund a replacement themselves. Support is requested for a new vacuum cleaner, which would help them maintain a clean, safe and healthy home and ease some of the pressures they are currently experiencing.

J has been a volunteer at our foodbank for over 5 years but he lost 90% of his sight last year following complications from a virus. He is now unable to work and following a recent fall has been advised to change his double bed for a single and he can't afford to fund this due to high cost of carers and wider cost of living. We are seeking donations for the cost of a divan bed base. He is currently in a rehabilitation unit and cannot go home without a single bed. Mattress will be funded by family.

We are supporting a mother who is the main carer for her 16-year-old son, who has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and significant social anxiety. At 6ft 4in, he is currently sleeping on a damp single mattress on the floor. Mum is on a limited income and cannot afford to replace it. We are seeking £200 to provide a double divan bed and mattress, waterproof protector, duvet, pillows and bedding, giving him a clean, dry and comfortable place to sleep and a safe space of his own.

We have a pension-age client who has recently moved into a social housing flat, with no white goods or flooring. He is having to continue working but does not have the resources to furnish the property. We have helped with a fridge freezer, and are sourcing funding for flooring. A cooker would be very important for him as he is having to rely on a borrowed microwave to cook. It would be a major improvement to his quality of life and this contribution would be hugely appreciated. Thank you.