A lady approached the church for help and support to replace her dishwasher that has recently stopped working. Both she and her husband are living on benefits and, between them, have significant physical and mental health challenges and issues. They are really struggling to make ends meet and have recently suffered a few financial setbacks due to benefit sanctions and unexpected bills, which has been really difficult for them both.

M. Is on low income struggling financially and suffers from anxiety issues. M. Lost one of his legs years ago which left him depressed and unable work at the time. M has been homeless but has his own place now and is starting to enjoy life a bit better. He’s always been concerned about his appearance and try’s to look smart and clean, he has no means to buy a washing machine and is desperate to wash his bedding and clothes. Please can you help?

Two children who are regulars at our youth club recently had a very traumatic experience at home with their mum. Their house was broken into while they were there and their possessions destroyed and damaged. Their TV was destroyed, along with kitchen equipment, pots, pans and crockery. All three have coped incredibly well since this horrific incident, but the cost of replacing the items is a real pressure as mum is a single parent and on Universal Credit.

This single mum is waiting on benefits to be sorted. She moved houses due to a breakdown in her relationship. Mum has only the kids beds and wardrobes and toys as she was unable to take anything else as her ex-partner still lives there. Mum is extremely concerned and stressed as the new house is a lot bigger and this creates a lot more noise. Mum is worried their neighbours will complain. Please can you help?

S lives with her husband and two children aged 16 and 17. Her husband has recently been diagnosed with stage three Parkinson’s disease, on top of further illnesses. S, herself has severe mental health needs and anxiety. They are in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers essentials of living, and are relying more on food banks. They are in need of an orthopaedic mattress due to the Parkinson’s and are waiting for a result from a Personal Independence Payment application.

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

This gentleman is a single father. He has one child which is living with him. He lost his job following a bad back injury. This has sadly caused him medical issues and low mental health. He is on benefits and has no savings. He has just been allocated a council property but it has no cooker. He wants to be a good father to his child and loves cooking. He has learnt how to make meals and wants to add to his menu, giving his child healthy home cooked hot food. It will also help his mental health.

S, 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. S needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.

This gentleman approached us due to some significant changes in his circumstances. After a challenging time for the family his young children were made subject to child protection and private care proceedings. This gentleman has now been awarded custody of his children through the family courts. You have already provided beds for which he is grateful. He is on Universal Credit and has no savings. He lacks storage and the home is becoming cluttered and disorganised. We would like to offer him wardrobes and drawers.

This large family have been living in a two-bed temporary flat with six children and have now moved into a three-bed permanent house but do not have the money or support network to furnish it. With your help, we have provided two single beds and would like to provide one more single bed to allow the children to get a good nights sleep. We would also like to offer some food vouchers and clothing for the new school term for the children.

This gentleman is experiencing a difficult period while transitioning to a new home, which he rents while receiving Universal Credit. Unfortunately, due to financial hardship, he has been unable to afford essential household appliances, including a cooker and often struggles to purchase adequate food. He lives alone and is managing all costs independently. The lack of proper facilities has significantly impacted his wellbeing. We would like to provide him with a cooker to prepare meals for himself.

This lady is a single mother with two young children who moved from another area due to anti-social behaviour including drug taking and dealing in the stairwell of her block. She works part-time and relies on benefits to top up her wages. Her new flat is unfurnished and she has bought some items but has no savings to fully furnish it. With your kind support we provided a fridge/freezer and washing machine, we would now like to provide her with a comfortable sofa for the family and food vouchers.

Following knee replacement surgery, this Foodbank client is struggling with chronic pain and reduced mobility, making it difficult and painful to get in and out of a standard-height bed. She has also undergone shoulder replacement surgery, further limiting her strength and movement. A higher bed would reduce strain on her joints, improve her safety and comfort, and help her maintain independence. She's a single mum to four children, who is unable to work because of long term health issues, so she is unable to purchase this herself.

D is a member of our congregation who cares for her adult son, who lives with severe mental health difficulties. Their fridge freezer has recently broken down leaving them unable to safely store any fresh food. D does not have the financial means to replace it because they have had a change in circumstances which means they don't receive the full amount of benefits they are entitled to yet, and being without it is adding further pressure to an already difficult situation. Could you help us provide D and her son with a replacement fridge freezer?

F is a single parent of a girl, aged five, and a boy, aged three. She is a migrant with no access to benefits, and the family have been living on a subsistence grant and using foodbanks for many years. F's daughter has special educational needs and F struggles with her mental health. The family have one mattress and as the children grow F has been sleeping on the floor. She would be very grateful for help to buy a bed for the oldest child so that they can all get a better night's sleep.

This family is in the UK on a work visa. The family is made up of, mum, dad and two children, 4 and 2 years old. Mum was promised work but did not get any when she came to the UK. Dad is the only one working and the family are not entitled to any public funds. The family are struggling to make ends meet and currently do not have a working fridge, the local school work closely with them and know this would help them so much.

Due to fleeing difficult circumstances this lady was put in temporary accommodation with her child. She has now been allocated a permanent council house but she had nothing to put in it. She receives Universal Credit and basic Personal Independence Payment. She has managed to furnish it from other charities but has no fridge freezer. We can provide a second hand one with a warranty. Please will you help?

D is 42 and has two children, he lived with his wife until their daughter sadly passed away at a young age. This caused D to have a breakdown. His marriage did not survive as his wife also struggled, as you can imagine. D was living on the streets and sofa surfing as his mental health spiralled. D tried to take his life by jumping off a bridge, luckily he survived but this has left lasting damage to his arms and legs, he now relies on benefits. D`s son is living with him and they have no cooker.

The applicant is currently experiencing financial hardship and requires support with her council tax bill. She has recently fled an abusive relationship and is working to rebuild her life and regain financial stability. Assistance with this bill would help ease some of the immediate financial pressure she is facing during this difficult period and support her as she gets back on her feet.

This lady was referred to us by her Support Worker who is concerned for her wellbeing and that of her family. The family of three adults and four children fled domestic violence, unable to take anything with them and have been living in homeless accommodation. This lady has already endured immense challenges and her mental health has suffered. They are now housed but have no savings. You have already kindly provided beds so they have somewhere to sleep. We would like to provide a sofa and TV to help the family relax and enjoy time together in their new safe environment.