This gentlemen is starting over having been recently released from prison. He is determined to have a brighter more positive future and is in need of some help to get him started. He has nothing but the clothes he was wearing when imprisoned and has no money whilst waiting for his first benefit payment. He is currently relying on the foodbank. Could you please help us to provide him with a voucher he can use to buy himself some much needed clothes and shoes, also household essentials like bedding and kitchen items including a microwave?

A single mum works part time as a nurse, and is doing her best to provide for her children. They have found a new place to live as their current home is full of mould. The new place does not have a cooker and Mum's finances are stretched because of the cost of moving. Can you help this family to make their new house a home?

This single Mum works part-time as a nurse. She has two young children and does her best to provide for them. They have found a new place to live as their current home is full of mould. The family need help to install a new electric cooker and would appreciate help providing some kitchen equipment; baking trays, casserole dishes etc. Mum's finances are really stretched due to the move and she does not have the means to pay. Can you help them?

We are supporting a family from India who are in the middle of seeking asylum in the UK. They have a son just going into year 10 who amazingly manages to do his homework on the family phone. However the family use their phone a lot and with GCSE preparations coming up it would be an enormous help if the lad could have his own phone. It would be wonderful for the family who are having quite a tough time if somebody is able to help with this.

This gentleman has had significant changes in his circumstances. After a challenging time his young children were subject to child protection and care proceedings, he has now been awarded custody of them through the family courts. He is on Universal Credit, has no savings and his social worker has identified a need for beds for the two young children. We would like to supply these to ensure this transition is as smooth and dignified as possible and that the children can have a restful night’s sleep.

C is a young mum doing everything she can to give her daughter a happy, secure life. Despite struggling to afford the basics on Universal Credit, she always makes sure her little girl is fed, loved and cared for. They finally have a place to call their own, but they cannot afford a sofa and are currently using folding chairs. This is causing C back pain. We'd love to help this family enjoy simple moments together – snuggling up on a sofa to read bedtime stories. It's the little things that mean the most.

C is a single mother of four who we supported with a debt relief order last year and remains insolvent. She receives Personal Independent Payment and is on a very limited income. Her fridge freezer is no longer working properly, making it difficult to store food safely and increasing costs. A replacement would ensure the family can keep fresh and frozen food, supporting their health, wellbeing, and ability to manage essential household needs.

This family's washing machine has broken. They have a 10 year old daughter and a 15 year old son and desperately need a washing machine to keep on top of uniforms. The family have limited income and they are on Universal Credit which hardly covers the cost of food. Can you help this family to purchase a new washing machine?

Mum is working hard to transform her garden into a place the family can enjoy together. She has four boys; three teenagers and an older son, all with additional needs. Mum currently relies on benefits as her sole income and is doing her very best to provide for her family. A garden table and chair set would make a real difference. It would allow the family to spend time together outside, enjoying meals, talking and relaxing in a safe, familiar environment.

K is a single mum of a 13 year old. Her spine is crumbling and her daughter has been diagnosed with hypermobility. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment which just covers her essential costs. Her cooker has been declared unsafe but her landlady is not helping. She is requesting support to be able to get a gas cooker delivered and installed. Please can you help this family?

H and her daughter were made homeless recently and have been placed in temporary accommodation. As she has no furniture at all she is being supported where possible by various local groups. The client does work twelve hours a week but has a low income so it is impossible to buy large items for her home. Cooking facilities are a priority and a mini oven plus a table will be items she can take with her when she moves. Thank you for considering this request.

I had a very good conversation with the client who was so happy that she might receive some help with her request. She is not working at the moment and is on Universal Credit. She struggles with anxiety, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and depression and is in the process of recovery for alcohol issues. Her ill health has also affected her mobility. She told me that the freezer section of her fridge/freezer has stopped working but as her likes her fridge she wants to request a free standing freezer. Thank you for considering this request.

This gentleman is destitute and sleeping rough, following a refusal of his asylum claim. We will support him with a further application and receiving support as a victim of trafficking but this will take at least a month and in the meanwhile he needs help with buying some food, to be able to cover travel to legal appointments and to buy some new clothes as the ones he has are all really worn out.

B is always helping/ volunteering quietly in the background at church. She works full time as a carer. She gets no benefits despite having a low income. She broke her foot and now will only receive Statutory Sick Pay, which will just cover her rent but nothing else. If she tries to get Universal Credit she won't be able to get it for five weeks. She is hoping to be back at work in four weeks. People at church are helping her but she needs to be able to afford food for the next four weeks at least.

Mr B is a refugee who relies on Universal Credit and is working towards securing stable employment in the security industry. He has successfully completed his Security Industry Authority training but cannot afford the cost of the licence, which is the final requirement before he can start work. Any donation, no matter the amount, will help him take this important step towards financial independence. Thank you for your support.

C and his wife have been in temporary housing since 2024 after being homeless. They have now been moved into permanent housing but the place has no white goods. C's wife works full-time but all her salary goes towards rent and other bills. C receives Personal Independence Payment for chronic migraines and mental health issues. They are unable to afford to buy a cooker. Please can you help this couple so they can have proper hot meals?

M is a single mum to four children, two with Autism. They have just been moved into permanent housing. M has managed to source most items that they need but is unable to afford carpet and the place has bare floors. As two of the boys bang their heads on the floor M needs carpet to make the place a safe environment for her children. M receives Universal Credit and Disability Living Allowance. Please can you help this family?

H is a refugee from Eritrea. On receiving his refugee status, he found himself homeless on the streets of London. We have been working with him to support him into stable housing and to attend college. He is doing well, but is struggling to pay off bills that built up while he had no income. He is now attending English classes and needs a laptop to study. His goal is eventually to work in a barbershop when his English is good enough for employment.

A is a client of Citizens Advice who is unable to work due to poor mental health, and has had ongoing trouble with O2. He lives next to a mast that doesn't work and never has any service from O2 but still has a bill for £86.68, which he has disputed endlessly. This has been ongoing for 18 months. Citizens Advice next step would be to try for a write off and that will take more time. With help from Acts 435 it could resolve the situation much faster and it would achieve so much, in terms peace of mind for the client.

M is a single mum to four children, two with Autism. They have just been moved into permanent housing. M has managed to source most items that they need but is unable to afford carpet and the place has bare floors. As two of the boys bang their heads on the floor M needs carpet to make the place a safe environment for her children. M receives Universal Credit and Disability Living Allowance. Please can you help this family?