Due to health issues over the summer this single mum recently lost one of her two jobs. She has been actively seeking another job and has been invited to a second interview. She self-funded the required train fare to attend the first interview but, her household finances cannot stretch to the cost of another large train fare (Cardiff to Edinburgh) so soon after the first. Please would you be willing to contribute to the fare so she does not have to get into debt to attend her interview. Many thanks.

H, is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area two months ago 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. H, needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.

J and P are a couple who were working in a warehouse until it closed. Aged 59 and 61 they have not been able to secure new jobs. J has a part time job two days a week. He finished his masters degree in human resources and is searching for a job but to no avail so far. They have been evicted but were able to secure a rented house. They are going through a debt relief order with Christians Against Poverty as they got into debt when they lost their jobs. They need a washing machine in their new home but have no savings. Could you help please?

This refugee couple has their own council home now after 16 months in temporary places. They have bought basic essentials but are still on benefits while husband is on Restart programme seeking work. Large items are beyond their finances. A fridge freezer would let them store food, budget, plan and eat healthily.

D is a single mum with two children. She is receiving Universal Credit and she receives Disability Living Allowance for her 4 year old child, who has autism. Her child with autism, has high sensory issues, which means she will only wear certain clothes. D finds it hard to dry her child's clothes in Autumn and Winter. She really struggled last winter when we had a lot of rain. We have a forecast for a very wet autumn and cold winter. She would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help donate towards a drier.

Mum is working hard to create a safer and more stable home for her children following years of significant hardship and loss. The family's cooker has been broken for a long time, leaving them unable to prepare hot meals at home. Living on a very limited income and reliant on benefits, they are unable to afford a replacement themselves. A cooker would make a meaningful difference to their daily lives, supporting family routines and overall wellbeing.

Mum caring for two young children with additional needs is facing ongoing financial pressure and would be unable to afford these tickets themselves. Both children find loud noises, crowds and changes to routine challenging, making many family outings inaccessible. Accessible panto tickets for the children would allow them to enjoy a fun, inclusive experience tailored to their needs, creating positive family memories, reducing isolation, and supporting their emotional wellbeing.

This gentleman has been in the UK since he was a baby, but never been granted leave to remain. He has no recourse to public funds and is not allowed to work. He has been fighting deportation for many years and has served prison time due to this. He is really in need of some help with food and clothing, as he has no means to buy any and is relying on the Foodbank. Could you possibly help him with a voucher to help him get by whilst he seeks further advice on his right to remain in his home please

S suffered a motorbike accident 7 years ago which has severely fractured his spine. This has limited his movement and has caused multiple sleepless nights due to him not being able to purchase a good mattress. His ability to work is limited so he has limited hours and therefore very little funding for a mattress. He would greatly appreciate funding for a mattress as that would let him buy a new one, which he hasn't had yet.

We are a family living in the UK with no family and limited support network, my husband and I work alternative days and shifts so one of us can care for our children. One of our two boys has severe learning difficulties and a high levels of needs. One thing that keeps him stimulated is a trampoline. We are trying hard to make ends meet but we have no disposable income. A trampoline would give our son a space where he can play and decompress.

K needs urgent support as their child has been without a school placement since 2023 and an appropriate place has still not been identified by the local authority. As a result, the child has experienced a prolonged period out of education, leading to significant gaps in learning, social development, communication skills, and emotional wellbeing. As part of the process the family needs an independent SALT assessment to support their Education, Health and Care Plan so any donations towards this would be gratefully received.

This vulnerable gentleman is still being hounded by his abusive ex-partner; he has lost his home, his job and access to his young son and has now been re-homed in a new area. He is disabled and unable to work, so relying on his benefit only income. It has been costly starting over and he is already struggling with debts incurred mainly due to his ex. He is in need of some help with some storage for his new home, but unable to afford it himself. Could you possibly help him to buy a wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside table and a garden shed?

A lady who has been homeless for a long time is currently sofa surfing and trying her best to get through each day. She has lost a lot of weight and is struggling with the basics. She has no proper clothing and very little food, and she feels embarrassed and worn down by her situation. Any little help for clothing and food would make a huge difference and help her feel cared at a time when she feels very alone.

J's son is about to go to university away from home. J separated from her husband 3 years ago and he has been declared bankrupt, meaning their house is being sold. Due to the stress of the situation J has been unable to work for the last 2 years, this has left her in a dire financial situation with benefits not covering her essential bills and food let alone set her son up with the items he requires for university, like crockery, cutlery, bedding, duvet, bin, and clothes airer for his student room.

A is part of a family who the local charity have been supporting for many years. She relocated to Southampton with her mother and siblings a few years ago but her mother has now returned to Oldbury. A tried to find housing, unsuccessfully, initially in Southampton but has now managed to secure a flat, walking distance to her mother's. She recently lost all her belongings in a house fire and has nothing. She really needs a bed, mattress and bedroom furniture and would be grateful for any donations. She receives Universal Credit and cannot afford these extra expenses

J is an elderly gentleman who has been supported by our project for several months. J is on a low income and struggles to make ends meet. We have managed to help him fully furnish his flat and have supported him to get his finances in order. J really would benefit from a laptop to help him apply for local volunteering opportunities and stay connected to his family who live abroad. We have highlighted a basic, second hand laptop from BackMarket that would really support J with his daily life.

J is a mid 50’s adult with multiple sclerosis. She lives independently in an adapted property and is a full time wheelchair user. She is reliant on benefits only. This dryer allows her to do her own clothes drying despite being so mobility impaired. Living on benefits means she doesn’t have the spare funds to use an expensive tumble dryer.

L is a single mother who has come out of addiction in the past and has been struggling to make ends meet to support her and her child. Due to recent strain on finances with rising bills she has been unable to afford to spend extra on a new bed for her child who has been managing on a very old one. This has long needed replacing and is now causing discomfort to sleep on. Also they would benefit from a supermarket voucher to assist with food and clothing items for her son.

S came to the UK to live with her uncle but had to leave his home after the relationship broke down. She has been supported by the local authority with accommodation. Her Universal Credit stopped in July after failing the habitual residence test, leaving her without an income, because her solicitor made an error. She is awaiting the correct immigration application and is having significant financial hardship. S is without any money and waiting for a decision. Can you help her to cover food, top up her oyster card for travel (to college and to her legal advisor and the charity supporting her to resolve her legal situation), pay some more urgently bills, specifically topping up her electricity and gas?

This man has poor mental health and is under the mental health team. He lives alone and he receives Personal Independence Payment. He was homeless but has been allocated a bungalow but there is no cooker. Please will you help us get him one so he will be able to cook meals for himself?