This 73 year old gentleman came to the UK many years ago seeking asylum, but has never been able to claim any financial support due to having no recourse to public funds. He has now separated from his wife and has come to us for help with his Visa. He has a few options, but any application will take at least 6 months and he has used all his savings up to get by. Would you be able to please help him with a voucher so that he can buy food and essentials whilst we assist him? Thank you

These parents both experienced social care involvement during their own childhoods and currently have very limited family or community support. They have recently returned to Cornwall and, like many of the families we support, have been forced to find private rented accommodation which is expensive. Their daughter is 18 months old. Both parents are living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder linked to their childhood experiences, and despite these challenges they are working hard to provide stability and a positive home environment for their daughter. Their washing machine has now broken, which is creating additional pressure and making day‑to‑day care more difficult. We would like to request help to buy a washing machine for this family.

This man and his partner have 3 children. They live in a social housing flat, and are both unable to work due to physical and mental health issues. They are on Universal Credit and have no savings. Their fridge/freezer has broken and they cannot afford to replace it themselves. Can you help this family get a new fridge/freezer?

B is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area 8 months ago, having left his family in South Sudan. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, Dukes theatre, sport and cultural events each week. B needs help to buy a refurbished laptop, as he doesn't have much English and wants to strengthen it. He would appreciate it if you could help him.

E is a refugee from Eritrea who moved to the UK one year ago. He is trying to study English and improve his computer skills. He is really keen to develop beyond basic computer use to have a chance at teaching himself coding to an employable level. E is putting a lot of time into studying. He has no formal qualifications here so a laptop would significantly improve his job seeking chances and opportunities for the future.

W is a single man who shares custody of his 2 children. W has undergone 3 recent operations to help reduce his pain. The pain is debilitating and reduces his ability to complete every day tasks. W has been having rehabilitation in a pool to reduce pain in his joints which is helping, but it is not available on the NHS and is costly. W is unable to work and is on benefits so any help to enable W to have a block of therapy sessions, £200 for 8 sessions, would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

B is a single man who has just moved into a new property from outside the area. He is adjusting to a new town and meeting new people. He's on benefits but looking for work. B has had support to purchase a washing machine but has said he doesn't have any cooking facilities and would very much appreciate a cooker, he used to be a chef so being able to cook from scratch and eat healthily is important to him. Any support would be appreciated. Thank you.

A is a single mum of 2, (one who is officially a non dependent although he lives at home and is mentally unwell). A was working, but just had a stroke and now has been diagnosed with functional neurological system disorder. She is struggling financially with ongoing bills now her earnings have stopped. As she sorts her Personal Independence Payment application she needs help with food for the family. Money for freezer and fridge items would help so much.

D is a single man who lives in a shared house. He has limited access to the kitchen and tries to keep himself to his own room due to his current mental health needs. D is getting a lot of support from the mental health crisis team and is unable to work at the moment due to his ongoing health concerns. He is being supported with Universal Credit and Statutory Sick Pay. D would benefit from having a microwave in his room to be able to heat up food.

L is a single man who has just been housed after a period of homelessness. He is on benefits and struggles with his mental health. He is being supported by his local food bank and other agencies. L is struggling with the costs of launderettes and would find having his own washing machine of great benefit to him. Any support to enable L to purchase a washing machine would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

A is experiencing significant mental health difficulties, which severely impact her day-to-day functioning. She is a single parent caring for a child under 18, who has no support from friends or family, leaving her socially isolated and emotionally overwhelmed. She is unable to work and is struggling financially to meet basic household needs. Support with replacing the oven would greatly improve the family’s well-being and help relieve some of the pressure A is currently facing.

L has recently left prison after her first conviction. She came to us for support as she is finding it difficult after people are 'Googling' her and rejecting her. L has decided to change her name to reduce the risk of this happening and to help her with securing a job. She will need new right-to-work identification in her new name which needs to be a passport. Being recently released and unemployed she is struggling to afford the cost of this. Can you help?

H is an asylum seeker from Eritrea. They are learning English at college, attending the 2 sessions per week and trying to study more in their free time. In June, they have their end of year exams. H wants to be able to continue studying through the holidays and access online learning resources. Having a laptop will make this so much easier and more rewarding. In the future, when their English is good enough, they would like to train to be a nurse.

C is currently in need of support to replace their mobile phone which was recently stolen while they were out in public. They are not in a financial position to afford a full replacement at this time. C lives on a limited budget due to health barriers. Having a phone is essential for their day to day life, for safety and travel. It allows them to stay in contact with services and coordinate appointments.

X originally linked with the Christians Against Poverty debt coach in our area. Limited work opportunities and difficulties with mental ill-health led him to a very difficult financial situation. In this time, his oven has broken. He is in real need of a new oven to feed himself. This will help him to cook for himself, providing a healthier, more financially secure way for him to eat. It will also be a big help for his personal development, offering a small sign of hope and change in his life and journey out of poverty.

I is a survivor of sexual exploitation and trafficking. She is delighted to be moving into her first home living independently. The flat is unfurnished, so she is in need of basic furniture and household essentials. She would love support to be able to buy a bed and mattress. I is on benefits and cannot afford to buy it by herself.

L is a 17 year old currently in the care system. On the date of her 18th birthday next month, she transitions into her first home. She needs many things to make it a home, but the main thing we are seeking support to help L with is a new cooker. L is really looking forward to being able to cook independently, and to starting her new life in her first home.

This young family has children and are expecting another baby. They are on Universal Credit and struggling financially. They had to move to a bigger house as their private rented one was being sold. The house was furnished so they cannot take any furniture as the landlord owns it. Currently all the clothes are in cardboard boxes and bin bags. Please can you help have somewhere to store their clothes?

M and his brother C live together. They are clients of our Chartham pantry. They are on benefits. Both have learning difficulties and struggle to communicate. Their neighbour looks out for them. Their fridge/freezer is old and the fridge part is no longer working. The fridge is making loud banging noises and they are unable to keep food cool. They would be grateful if you could donate towards a new fridge/freezer for them.

L is a young, single mum, and raising her 3 year old daughter by herself supported by Early Help. Due to domestic abuse, she moved out from her parent’s house at a young age to fend for herself with her daughter. Her daughter has sensory issues around food. L wants to provide healthy home cooked meals, but only has limited cooking facilities. L’s is on benefits, and manages her usual bills but cannot afford a new cooker.