M is an ex-gambling addict who is rebuilding his life after experiencing destitution and rough sleeping. He is living in homeless accommodation, and gives regular talks and support to people still suffering from addiction. M wants a laptop so he can start studying, learning, and applying for jobs. He wants to work in a role where he can help people, and eventually set up a gambling support line for people like himself.

This gentleman is a victim of domestic abuse, having been in the relationship for many years and raising his three children, he has finally managed to break free. He is now sadly having to live in his car, in between homes and having to basically start over. He is in real need of help with food and clothing, as he has lost many of his possessions due to leaving. Would you be able to please help him with a voucher so that he can get some food and essential clothing?

A, her husband and three children have been living in overcrowded temporary accommodation for eight years. They have been offered permanent accommodation and have just moved - however they have no furniture or appliances at all as their temporary accommodation was already furnished. They are all currently sleeping on the floor and would appreciate your support in purchasing beds for the children. Dad works as a taxi driver but is on a low income and they receive Universal Credit.

The applicant and her two sons are in an unfurnished flat. They need help to buy a table and chairs so that they have somewhere to eat, and for the children to do their homework. She has been granted asylum and uses the food bank and Universal Credit to survive. She has to prioritise the children’s needs and has no money left over. The family fled from Armenia and attends an Armenian church in London. She is a valued member of our volunteer team and serves in our food bank. We would like to help her.

This single dad on a low wage has just got custody of his two children who were in care unknown to him. He was living in a caravan with his mum hence he has no bed. He is sleeping on a sofa at the moment. He has now been housed in a safe area but has no furniture or extra money to buy a bed after paying rent and bills. Please can you help?

L has been staying in a hostel, after being homeless. She is now ready to move into her own accommodation and is looking forward to managing her own tenancy. L has managed to buy a few bits of furniture and household items, but she has a very low income so hasn't been able to buy much. In particular, she can't afford a washing machine. Your help to buy one would mean she could keep her limited clothes and bedding clean without having to hand wash them - she can't afford a launderette either.

E has been living in temporary supported accommodation having fled domestic violence from her child's father. She has now been offered a social housing property of her own, but as she fled with no possessions and has very little income, she is struggling to buy items for her new home. Your support to buy a vacuum cleaner would mean she could keep her new property clean and tidy as she builds a new life for herself.

D is a single young man who has had a tragic life and was alienated from his family at an early age. He has moved around the country and has finally settled in Torbay, after many years of homelessness. He now has a permanent flat and is setting up at home. He had two strokes at age 21 and has had to have a heart monitor fitted. He is therefore unable to work due to the after affects of the strokes and is dependent on benefits. He would love to have a washing machine as he struggles to use a launderette.

S is a single parent with four young children, having been abandoned by the father of the children. She moved into social housing 6 months ago and has managed to get most household items for her family but she is cooking the children's meals in an air fryer as she still has not got a cooker. She is unable to work as she has two children under 2 with no childcare. So she is dependent on basic benefits and is struggling to manage financially. The family would benefit from having a cooker to vary their diet.

G(56) became homeless in Sep 2024 after a relationship break-up. Since then he has been sleeping in a bus station and in a church yard and claiming Universal Credit. G moved into a flat last week; he has received some household items but has no washing machine and there is no nearby laundrette. He said the first two nights' sleep he had are the best for nearly two years - "It's brilliant. It's so quiet".

Mr S was able to acquire the funds for his bankruptcy claim with our assistance and another charity that was able to put in a substantial amount on of Mr S putting some of his own funds despite the advise of his debt advisor. We are requesting aid with his food costs now so that with his bankruptcy now confirmed he can have a fresh financial start without worry.

K's is a young person who has experienced her family relationships breaking down, which left her homeless. K has been sleeping on family and friends' sofas until she was housed by supported accommodation but she isn't able to furnish her home due to being forced to leave everything at her family home. K just needs a little support to make her house feel safe and somewhere she can call home. She would like a bed so she can sleep safely at night, a sofa so she has a place to sit comfortably, a TV to help support K as she struggles with depression and anxiety and will help occupy her mind and help her with loneliness, and kitchen items like an air fryer, microwave, kettle, toaster, tea towels and oven trays.

R is 19 years old and he was living on the street for weeks after his family unit broke down. He used to watch his dad abuse his mum which had affected his mental health and caused him to leave his family home. R has been placed in supported accommodation but he has no bed, bedding, sofa, curtains, or TV. He would also like some kitchen items including a toaster, kettle, kitchen utilities, microwave, air fryer, tea towels, and oven trays. R just needs support to make his house a home and where he can feel safe within his four walls.

S was living at home until her parents asked her to leave when she was 18 years old. S was living on the streets and on friends sofas for a year until she was placed in supported accommodation. When S left her family home she only had the clothes she was wearing. S is in need of a bed, mattress, sofa toaster, microwave and air fryer to be able to furnish her property.

This family have been granted asylum, and are about to move into a permanent home after several years of uncertainty. The house has no flooring, so they will need carpets. They have saved the majority of money towards this, but they are still a significant amount short. They are a Christian family who have overcome significant challenges, and the dad is now qualified as a nurse and looking for work, while the mum is due to start university after recovering from a mental health crisis.

A moved to Glasgow 2 years ago after fleeing war torn Sudan and has made a new, safe life for himself here. A is on limited income, but has been very creative and managed to piece together some furniture etc. from local charity shops and free sites. He is struggling with bare floors and we would love to help him to get carpets to make his home warm and comfortable.

G has just moved to the area after fleeing domestic violence and is being supported by the local Domestic Violence team. After moving between hotels, she has now been offered a home which came unfurnished. Although she has received most essential household items from her support team, she's in need of a wardrobe and a chest of drawers for her bedroom which will help create a stable living environment, and support her in settling into the community so she can focus on finding work and rebuilding her life.

S is a regular member of the community drop-in centre in receipt of Universal Credit. She has suffered with substance misuse issues for many years but is currently trying her best to live life without the use of drugs and is attending our centre regularly, plus engaging with the substance misuse services. She also suffers from mental health issues. She has been without a washing machine for years and washes by hand. Any donations for a washing machine will really help ease her daily life.

D has been homeless for 10 years and has just secured a property. He is so excited but has nothing at all apart from a bag of clothes and we are trying to help him get set up. We can get him a sofa and a bed from a local charity. It has taken months to persuade D to claim benefits and he has now just started claiming basic Universal Credit but this isn't going to be enough for bills let alone for anything to put into the flat. We are working hard to help him stay and having a bed and sofa would help so much.

J had her phone stolen along with her bank card after she experienced a seizure and black out in a park in London. This left her in an incredibly vulnerable position and due to memory loss after her blackout was unable to contact/visit family/friends. She attended our homeless day centre and we would love to be able to buy her a phone as soon as possible so she can continue to stay in contact with her support system and access her money etc.