This lady is in the UK on a working visa, working full-time as a carer and doesn't have access to public funds. She has a two year old daughter who was born in the UK. Mum recently moved from a furnished, private rented flat to an unfurnished one, and wasn't able to get credit in order to buy furniture. An application was made to Central Aid for help with donated furniture, however, they charge for new mattresses, albeit at a reduced rate. The payment is to cover the cost of the mattress.

R has severe debilitating anxiety and cannot stay at home at night on her own. She has been staying here, there, and anywhere, and it is exhausting. She has one friend who is supporting her a lot, but she is going away soon, so R really needs the support of a carer. This money will pay for a local carer to be with her and support her while her friend is away.

This lady has been through an incredibly difficult few months with family break up, meaning she has had to leave her home and she now finds herself homeless. She is being supported to find a new property in time, but for now needs to keep her belongings in storage. This lady is struggling to meet this cost, given the difficulty of her transition to single benefits, and so this funding, if raised, will pay for a local 'man with a van' to sort this for her.

Our beneficiary has recently divorced and has had to leave the family home for temporary accommodation. He is paying Council Tax arrears monthly; however, a substantial amount remains. Although he is working, this debt, coupled with incoming bills in his new place, leaves him struggling financially each month. Our beneficiary is in danger of falling into further debt and doesn't receive any state benefits. He has heart problems and diabetes, so could do without the added worry of this debt. Please can you help?

Back in July we supported this lady with emergency accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. She has now been given temporary accommodation, but now needs assistance with clothing, duvets and pillows. As this lady has been moving from one accommodation to another, she has not been able to secure work and her benefits have been messed up due to the constant moving of address.

N is a member of our church and a single mother of three teenagers, 2 of whom suffer from asthma. Mum has worked as a cleaner and a kitchen assistant, but suffers from back and knee problems and is on sick leave at the moment. N is struggling to pay her bills, and got into debt with British Gas. We would like to encourage her with a food voucher and a top-up on her gas and electricity account. Thank you for your support!

L has recently experienced four months of homelessness, living out of an old car after losing his employment, which came with accommodation. He is now settled in supported accommodation and would like to return to warehouse or factory work. An emergency first aid course, as well as new work boots will assist L in finding sustainable employment and help him towards independent living.

S, who has debts and is now a Christian Against Poverty client, lives in a bedsit and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and mental health issues, and is awaiting an autism diagnosis. She has to take her washing to the unemployment centre and has recently been really unwell for some months. S is hoping for a bit of help with new bedding and towels. She is a vulnerable adult whose parents live quite far away. Sadly, S lost her sister when she was only twenty years old, and very much struggles with everyday life.

Could you please help client X by contributing towards the purchase of a television for them and their eleven year old child? X's sole income is benefits, so they cannot afford to buy a television themselves. At the moment they can only watch television on their phone, which is a very small screen. X, who struggles with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety and bi polar, is currently living in a caravan on a temporary basis. A television will help their temporary accommodation feel more like a home.

J, who lives alone, has mental health issues which we are supporting him with, and several other health issues including heart problems. His income is from Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. J has no family support, feels isolated and is really struggling at this time, but what is also a concern is that he has no bed and currently sleeps on the floor. We are hoping to get J a new double bed and some bedding to help with his sleep, as we feel this would also be beneficial to his health, and we can then continue to support him with everyday living.

Our client, I, is an asylum seeker and a father of three children aged between 3 and 10. He is currently doing an IT course at the local university. A laptop will enable him to complete additional work at home, as well as supporting his eldest child with homework. The family does not receive benefits, due to their status. Please can you help them as they seek to help themselves?

T fled from captivity and torture at the hands of his father who wanted to initiate him into voodooism. Arriving in the UK he found friends in a church in London and began a course in English at the college. He was then housed out of London which removed him from sources of support. T comes to London most weeks to stay in the church or with friends and to complete his course, returning home at the end of the week. He hopes to sit exams in April and would love help to pay his fares.

R is a single woman who is in receipt of Universal Credit. Her cooker is broken and she has to be on a strict diet due to health concerns, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Due to being unable to cook properly, R is currently having flare ups which is then making her depression and anxiety worse. Please can you support her to be able to purchase a cooker which will help her health?

We helped this older lady last year when she had to move properties because of bullying and abuse. She is unable to work, due to mobility issues. Her cooker is now broken and she is struggling to save for a new one as she is still paying off items she needed to buy when she moved. This lady, who receives Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment and Employment Support Allowance, would be truly grateful for any help you could give her. Thanks.

S is a single woman who lives with a number of health conditions including depression, anxiety, asthma and high blood pressure. She is in receipt of Universal Credit which barely covers her living expenses. S is currently having to sleep on the sofa as her mattress is very old and has springs coming through. This means that she is not sleeping well which is affecting her health. Please could you help to support S to get a new mattress and a good night's sleep?

K is a single mum to two toddlers and has little support apart from Children's Services. She is struggling to make ends meet as she doesn't work due to being a carer to her two young children. Mum is dependent on basic benefits and is unable to save as any extra money goes to pay her debts. K is struggling with getting clean clothes for her children, although she has a washing machine, there is no indoor or outdoor space to dry the clothes. Mum desperately needs a tumble dryer to relieve this burden.

A, a student who is currently in receipt of student finance, is living with his family who have recently moved to the UK. He is studying bio-medical sciences at university, but does not have access to be able to do his studies at home. Would you be able to support A to access a tablet, enabling him to achieve his best in his studies?

Y, a newly granted refugee, is working to rebuild his life in the UK. He has secured suitable accommodation, but is unable to afford the required tenancy deposit, following the end of his asylum support. A kind donation would help Y secure a stable and safe home, which is a crucial step toward his recovery, independence, and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

E is a young woman from Eritrea who fled violence. She has recently found stable housing after a period of homelessness, following her eviction from Home Office accommodation in London after getting refugee status. E is setting up her new home, but has nothing in it. Your support would cover the cost of a fridge freezer and delivery to her new home. This would help E to be able to live a normal life and keep food fresh.

After a period of homelessness, M has finally got stable accommodation and is now looking to improve his employability. He really wants to get a driving licence so that he can find a suitable job. He has got a theory test booked and needs some lessons to get up to speed. This support would be a revelation to M and would be an incredibly valuable asset to his employability. We are hoping to get four to five lessons for M, enough to refresh his driving skills and work towards a test.