S has just joined us at Homes of Hope after coming out of a domestically abusive relationship. It has taken a lot of strength and courage for her to take this step, due to her relationship status. As S has some restrictions on visiting/staying with her family, this is significantly impacting her mental health. She has a safe room with us, but finds it difficult to stay in the room when it is so quiet, and we feel having her own television will help with her mental health, as it will help her to switch off from her circumstances.

A had a work related accident in November 2024 when he tripped over some wood and a curb stone fell on his shoulder. He is now unable to work and is unable to pay for appointments with a chiropractor. £175 would pay for an assessment and four sessions of treatment. Many thanks.

R was homeless, but has moved into supported accommodation. He has no family or friend support, very little income, and has previously resorted to street begging to be able to buy food. R struggles with day-to-day living and relies on support workers. They would like to help him to keep his flat clean, but he doesn't have a vacuum cleaner and can't afford to buy one. Your help to get one would mean he could look after his flat properly and take pride in it.

N is a young man with additional needs, limiting his ability to find employment. He currently receives Universal Credit and is awaiting further assessment. Up to now he has been living between his mum's and his grandma's homes. N has now obtained a council flat in a suitable location for him. Whilst it has been left in good condition, he is furnishing it from scratch. Please can you help him obtain a fridge freezer so he has somewhere to keep his food fresh? Thank you for your help.

K is a diabetic who needs to store her medication in the fridge at all times, but her fridge has broken down. She has a very low income and relies on low-cost food pantries to make ends meet, and can't afford to replace the fridge. This has left K struggling to keep her medication safely. Your help to buy a fridge would mean she can keep her medication safely, as well as being able to shop and eat properly again.

A, who has been in the country for a year now with no recourse to public funds, has been unwell for the last couple of months and not been able to work. She has used most of her savings to cover herself in this period of time, and has run out of funds. A has moved in with her friend, but is still struggling to meet basic needs. She needs support with a monthly bus pass, and to get some clothes as she has lost a lot of weight.

This applicant has substance abuse difficulties, but has been engaging well with staff and hopes to get into further education and employment in the future. He has a number of debt arrears and has had his benefits halved in order to help rectify this. This applicant has absolutely no spare income and is provided with food parcels each month from the charity supporting him. He has recently moved and would benefit from a cooker and a wardrobe - any donations would help him in making a fresh start. Thank you.

This young mum, who has been a regular at our play cafe for several years, has been struggling with debt and has arranged an appointment with Citizens Advice for support. While she is just managing her day-to-day budget, mum's washing machine broke a few weeks ago, and replacing it is currently beyond her means. Any help towards providing a new washing machine would be greatly appreciated.

E is a client of our pantry who has special educational needs and was a victim of domestic violence in the past. She rarely leaves her home. E is on benefits and is in need of clothing. She would be very grateful if you could support her in buying warm items of clothing that she needs.

J, a new, single mum with a tiny premature baby, has been homeless and sofa surfing for a couple of years, but is just moving into a social housing flat which is completely unfurnished. J, who has some support from the father of the baby, has managed to buy essentials for the flat, but desperately needs a cooker. Mum is dependent on benefits as she is unable to work, due to anxiety and depression, and complex trauma experiences. J has no support from or contact with her family, and has spent any savings on moving.

This applicant has a nine year old child who has recently come to live with him, due to mum having left home with substance abuse difficulties. The child was originally with a grandparent, but she cannot sustain this care long-term. Dad was previously homeless, but has now been rehoused and wants to do the best for his child; however, he has no household belongings at all. To support him and help him move forward, he would greatly benefit from a washing machine and hoover. Thank you.

E is an asylum seeker from Eritrea who had to flee because her life was in danger as a result of her political beliefs. She is currently housed in an asylum hotel and receives less than £9 per week from the Home Office. E is in need of clothes and shoes suitable for a British winter, as she has only the most basic of clothing. She also needs a suitcase as she has nothing to carry her possessions in when she is moved.

S and her husband, R, have eight children. R works as a handy man, although he is struggling to find enough work that will fit with his health needs, as he struggles with his mental health and at times is unable to go out of the house. The family is, therefore, dependent on the basic benefits and R's limited income, and has no savings. The washing machine, which is used daily, recently broke irreparably and needs replacing urgently as they cannot afford launderette costs with the vast amount of daily washing.

N is a single mother of six children who is facing severe financial hardship. Despite part-time work and benefits, she struggles to meet basic household needs in temporary accommodation. With limited space and no savings, storing food for a large family is difficult. A freezer would greatly ease the pressure, help her manage costs and ensure her children have consistent access to meals.

This is a single parent household and the young adult son has a diagnosis of Huntington's disease. The current fridge needs replacing so he can store essential medication that must be refrigerated. Unfortunately, he is not able to work because of this illness, so cannot afford to buy a fridge freezer. Please can you help?

I has had a difficult few years and has been living in a hostel. After a three-year wait, he finally has the keys to his own flat, a place he can call home. However, the flat is in poor condition and needs significant work, which is causing him stress and affecting his well-being. A £200 donation would allow us to bring in a decorator for two days to freshen the space and help I to feel settled and proud of his new home.

K is a care leaver who recently moved into his own flat after three years in a hostel. He has been without heating for months, and a broken bathroom window that won’t close is making the flat even colder. This is affecting both his and his partner’s physical and mental well-being, as well as their hygiene. A £200 donation would allow us to bring in a handyman to bleed the radiators and repair the bathroom window, fix the bathroom light and fix the shower.

Safe Families is supporting a family of six including mum, dad and four children from a baby to 10 years old, living in Newcastle with a German Shepherd dog. Unfortunately their vacuum cleaner has just broken. As Mum has just gone back to work after maternity leave, and it is so close to Christmas, they cannot afford to replace it at the moment. A voucher towards the replacement would really help them out.

This mum of four young children was referred to us during a food bank session. She had her car stolen a couple of months ago and the insurance claim is still unresolved. Without a car, mum is unable to reach her job as a domiciliary carer. With no income during this time, and the added pressures of the season, her oven has now broken as well. Any support you can offer would make a real difference.

This single mum with five children is on benefits and has been sanctioned because she missed an appointment due to one of the children being poorly. Her washing machine has blown and cannot be repaired. It was a second-hand one and the warranty ran out a month ago. Mum is relying on family to help, but they are struggling themselves and cannot sustain it. Please can you help?