B is forty five years of age and has two children who both suffer with severe autism and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Her eldest son is twenty five and can become quite violent, smashing items until they are totally destroyed. Last year he smashed B`s wardrobe and chest of drawers to pieces and she had to throw them away. He has since been on new medication which makes him much calmer and B feels it is safe to replace the wardrobe and drawers, but sadly she cannot afford them out of her benefits. Please could you help? Thank you!

Our client, who is thirty seven years of age and is a single mum to a little girl, works part time. She tries to do more hours when she can, but is restricted as she needs to do the school runs. R suffers from back pain which she takes medication for on a daily basis, but she will not give up work as she tries to set a good example to her daughter. Once mum has paid her priority bills there is no money left over. R`s cooker has been broken for some time and she has been cooking microwave meals. Please can you help?

This lady has a six year old child and is pregnant, but her relationship has broken down and she is sharing a home with her mother. She receives Universal credit and Child Benefit, and has accrued a very large debt with her energy provider which she is paying off monthly. This lady is also buying baby gear each month so has no spare money. Now her cooker has broken and she cannot provide hot meals for the family. Please can you help us deliver a reconditioned one with a warranty to her? Thank you.

This single mother has three sons, one with additional needs, and has recently been forced out of her house due to sectarian violence. She will be rehoused via the Housing Executive by Christmas, but needs help to buy heating oil as extra bills related to the violence have left her in debt.

This single mum with two young children is struggling to cover her bills as her only income is Universal Credit. Mum has maxed out her credit limits, which she has purposely kept low to avoid long-term debt, but now her cooker has failed. this single mum, who is currently undertaking initial training in Early Years' Education, would love to be able to confidently cook for her children. Please can you help her dream come true this Christmas time?

J is forty three and this year had a terrible accident which left him needing back surgery He then lost his job and his marriage broke down, leaving him homeless, meaning his whole world had fallen apart in a matter of months. J has been offered a flat and the rent will be paid by Universal Credit. His ex-partner will not allow him to take any items from the home. J has nothing for the flat except a blow-up bed his friend has gifted. New carpets will keep the heat in and make it homely.

R's partner left the family home in July, leaving her as a single mother who only receives Universal Credit. Her partner leaving has created devastating financial implications. Your support would enable the family to buy essential items to improve their standard of living including duvets, covers, sheets and pillows for mum and the children, pots and pans for cooking and a new kettle. Thank you for considering this request.

This family of five, including mum, dad and their three children, has fallen on some hardship after having to take time off work unpaid to support family. It has now become increasingly difficult for them to pay for essentials and keep their head above of water. Mum has fallen behind on her bills and is struggling financially. It would be amazing if we could help them with their electric and gas bills so they can concentrate of getting out of debt and back on their feet for a fresh start. This family just needs a little love and it would be amazing if we could support them this Christmas time.

M is currently looking after her husband whom she is separated from following him having an affair. He is seriously ill and there is no one else to support her. M feels lonely and frustrated with this situation, but also feels a great sense of duty. He needs a lot of care day and night, and this has meant that M has had to reduce her working hours. Her mobile is not working and this is making it very hard to keep organised. £90 help towards this would mean that M could speed up the help being offered to her.

This lady, who has been referred to us through the local Housing Association, receives Universal Credit, is struggling financially and is need of support in being able to buy clothing and shoes. She is a size 24-26, has no footwear at all and went to a hospital appointment recently in bare feet. A gift of £120 would help this lady so much. Thank you.

L is struggling as a pensioner, paying top-up towards her rent and helping out her adult sons who are mentally unwell. She has mould in her property that has damaged her washing machine. L has to take her washing by bus to her brother's house on a weekly basis. She has a health condition which affects her mobility and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) which leaves her breathless. Having a new washing machine would have a massive positive impact on L and would be one less thing to worry about.

J has thankfully been housed in a Housing Association property, but has no curtains/poles or flooring. He has been suffering with poor physical and mental health, and has been unable to work for sometime. J is struggling on his benefit only income and cannot afford to make his house a home. Living without curtains and flooring is not helping his health. Could you please consider helping this gentleman to make his home feel more private and safe with some funds towards curtains and poles? Thank you.

E is a single lady who lives on her own and is working on a zero hours contract meaning sometimes she is called in for work and sometimes she is not called in at all. E is struggling financially to make ends meet, and in need of a washing machine as the current one has broken down. Your support will be highly appreciated.

C, a single parent on a low income and struggling financially, is in need of a double wardrobe as the one he had fell apart due to wear and tear. At the moment he is using the floor to put his and the children's clothes on, as they are struggling to share one wardrobe. C cannot get credit as he could not afford the repayment prices. Please can you help?

R is a single divorced parent with children aged from six to twenty one years of age. She receives minimal financial assistance from her ex-husband and, although she is in part-time employment, still really struggles and receives Universal Credit. The youngest four children are all at school, the eldest of whom is fourteen. They need access to computer facilities at home on a daily basis. We are aware that your support will not cover the full cost, but it will be a substantial help.

S is a fifty six year old single female with multiple acute and chronic medical problems. She is not currently able to work, is dependent on benefits, and is just about managing with the increased cost of living. Her washing machine has broken down and is irreparable. A donation would enable S to purchase a replacement.

T has significant debts which need a bankruptcy to clear. She is self-employed, selling Thai food to top-up her benefits each month, and has been working with us for over a year to get her finances under control. The last £150 towards her bankruptcy fee will help T to finally have a clean slate and move forward with her life.

M is a thirty nine year old female who has been struggling both financially and with her mental health after coming out of two abusive relationships. Her washing machine has broken down and because she has severe damp issues in her flat, clothes and bedding need to be washed frequently because they become mouldy, due to the damp. M has only recently felt able to have her two young children come to stay with her, and it is important that she has a washing machine to be able to keep their clothes and bedding clean.

C, who became unemployed two months ago, is on a sanction and has had no income at all. He had a heart attack a month ago and isn't able to go back to work yet. C has done a great job of sorting out his finances and we are helping with all we can. However, the biggest worry is losing his Wi-Fi, as this will isolate him completely and stop him being able to engage with the Job Centre and others. We would love to pay for three months Wi-Fi bill for C so that he doesn't have to worry about this. Please can you help?

This lady who lost her dad suddenly just a few weeks ago, is living on a low income with her young family and now has the extra expense of clearing her dad’s property quickly. This is proving to be a real struggle, especially at this time of year. This funding, if raised, will pay for a local man with a van to support this lady with the clearance of her dad's property.