C is a single lady who lost her only child a while ago. She has been struggling with ill health and been unable to work. Due to this, C has fallen short on her gas and electric bill as she needs to keep warm at the moment. She is getting better now, but has been advised to go back to work on a part-time basis. C is now worried that she will not be able to sort the arrears from her utility bill. She needs support for the debt, as well as bus tickets to get her to work for this month until she gets her next payment.

Mum, dad and their son were homeless for three months. Mum lost her live-in job through constructive dismissal. They now have a house, but there are no carpets. Mum now has a job but is on a low wage and is costing her £50 per week to get to work. Her husband cannot work due to COP (cryptogenic organizing pneumonia) and other health issues. They have applied for benefits and are paying off debts by an arrangement. We are providing food bank support. We can provide carpets free of charge, but need to fund the fitting charges. With your kind donations, we wish to help.

D is a full-time carer to her son who suffers severely with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and autism. She always has such a bright outlook on life and puts all her efforts into caring for her son. Money is very tight in the home, as they have to rely on benefits, due to D being unable to work. D has been longing to decorate her home as it has not been done for ten years. She told me that if she could brighten it up, it wouldn't be so depressing. D would love to add a blind, a few cushions and a rug to make her home more homely. Thank you!

M is fifty six years of age and lives alone. He has suffered with his mental health for many years, is unable to work and has to rely on benefits. We are supporting M with debt advice as he could not take the pressure of these debts any longer and was at breaking point. He is so looking forward to having a fresh start free from debt. M rang this morning as he has no food in the house or gas and electric on his meters. Our local food bank can give some food, but M doesn't get paid for another two weeks!

H is receiving housing benefit and Universal Credit, and she has three young children, ages 3, 6 and 11. She cannot afford to replace her washing machine, which is beyond repair, without which she cannot manage her family's laundry. With your generous donations we would like to provide her with a replacement machine.

J has a water bill from his last property that due to relationship breakdown wasn't paid. He was receiving debt/ bailiff letters and calls. He recently stopped work due to his mental health getting worse. His children stay with him every weekend but he still gets the lowest Universal Credit, barely enough to pay his bills and eat. He does not have enough to pay the debt, even in repayment his only other option is insolvency, and this would have a huge impact on his financial situation long term.

K is a single mum with two boys under 10 years old, both with special needs. Her only income is benefits and she is unable to afford to buy winter school uniforms and pay her energy bills. Would you please help K so that she can buy some school jumpers, trousers & shoes to see her boys through the school year?

E is 40 years old. She has two young children, both with additional support needs, and an older daughter with significant health issues. She has a few jobs as a cleaner and has a low income. She volunteers in the church with our mother and baby group. She makes a lot of use of her microwave which has unfortunately stopped working, but she can't afford to replace it. Your help would be much appreciated.

P and her husband are a lovely, gentle middle-aged couple on a low income and in need of a replacement washing machine. Her husband had to stop working 3 years ago due to ill health. Since then it's been a struggle to meet household bills. His savings have now all gone and there are no funds to replace the washing machine that they so desperately need.

S is a client of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). The door of her freezer is broken, and is currently propped up so her food is not kept frozen properly. She cannot afford to replace her fridge freezer, as she is struggling with debts after her husband left her. She has three children, two of whom are Autistic. Your support would be much appreciated.

The applicant's wife was medically retired from her job as a nurse in 2016. She and the applicant then started a café business, which went well to begin with. Unfortunately, she was then diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (joint hypermobility and susceptibility to dislocation). This means she is no longer able to work and the applicant has to be her full-time carer. Debt issues resulting from the failure of the business mean the applicant needs to go bankrupt, but the fee for this is £680.

This lady has acute osteoporosis, but is currently sleeping on the floor as she has no bed. Her 15 year old son is currently sleeping on a child's bed which is too small for him to stretch out properly. The lady is a Christians Against Poverty client and struggling with debt and so has no funds to buy the two beds needed. Getting beds will enable better sleep to allow this lady and her son to deal with the other challenges in their lives right now.

T has had a tough few years due to illness, both physical and mental. T is unable to work due to having unpredictable seizures. T has some debts that he needs help to resolve, he was on track to do this last year but was made homeless, so the debt issue was put to one side. He is now in a better place to tackle his debt and has sought help from Citizens Advice. Please consider supporting this gentleman with a voucher for food and clothing whilst he receives help to finally get back on track?

We are supporting our client with debt advice, as she has built up debts that she cannot afford to repay. A has just come out of hospital after having her leg removed from below the knee, and she has to pay for carers. A only has electric in her flat, but still has a gas meter for which they are charging her a standing charge each month- she has now received a letter from the bailiffs asking for payment. We can write this debt off but the standing charge will continue to be charged each month. Please could you help us pay to have the gas meter removed?

This single mum needs a skip to remove excess goods from her home. A support worker is helping mum and the children - ages 2 and 9. Both the children are currently being assessed for neurodivergence. Mum is unable to afford to pay for the skip herself as she has limited income- she works part time and is on Universal Credit. We have been providing food bank support. With your kind donations, we want to help.

This client's previous washing machine did not work and has been removed from the property, but she is unable to replace it. As a single mum with three dependents she therefore struggles to do the laundry. E has debts in terms of rent arrears, council tax and utility bills which are currently recovered from her benefits. Thank you for considering helping this family.

This client is in need of financial support to be able to install a washing machine and also to replace some essential kitchen items. As a single mum with three dependents she struggles to do the laundry as the old machine has been removed. E has debts in terms of rent arrears, council tax and utility bills which are currently recovered from her benefits. Thank you for considering to help this family.

Having fled domestic violence, N and her 4 year old daughter are in need of some help. N has debts to deal with that she was unaware of, having fled her home and not receiving the fines in the post, and they have grown and escalated. She is being supported now and is getting help to start applying for jobs but she is struggling on her low benefit income having had to start again. Please may you help N and her daughter with a voucher toward food and clothing to help them in their fresh start? Thank you!