R has been in supported accommodation for a short while, grappling with a mental breakdown, following a challenging long-term relationship breakdown. Diagnosed with autism, they have faced homelessness in Cornwall for months. They urgently need £200 to settle their rent at the accommodation. R is currently in severe hardship and is resiliently working each day to rebuild their life.

This man, who has severe mental illness, lives alone and is on benefits. He finds it difficult to manage his money and has accrued debts. Christians Against Poverty is helping him with a plan to pay off his debts. His one solace is fishing and, as this man's fridge freezer has broken, he cannot store his fish to eat later, or keep perishables, such as milk, from going off. Please can you help him to get a second-hand fridge freezer?

Our Client lived with her father until he died in February 2017. Following his death, she came under the care of a Social Worker who arranged for her to move into Supported Living. Our client has been in Supported Living ever since. She had a short fall in her care cost and now has a large outstanding debt which she is unable to pay back, as she is only receiving benefits. Our client is receiving support from active prospects and wants to apply for Debt Relief Order so she can have a fresh start.

Our client, who was in an abusive relationship, left her ex-partner two years ago with the support of East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services and the police. She has one child, aged five years old. Our client is struggling with her mental health, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and is now getting treatment and support from her GP and the Mental Health team. She has massive debts and her only income is benefits. Our client would like to have a fresh start by applying for a Debt Relief Order to clear all her debt. Please can you help with the fee for this?

L is a single mum struggling to make ends meet, due to low income. It is also a very difficult time, as she has been served notice to leave her home, due to her rent being unaffordable. L has been working with Christians Against Poverty to find a debt solution and her only option is a Debt Relief Order (DRO), which she does not have the money to pay for. To obtain the fee for a DRO will make such a difference and give L a fresh start without the stress of financial difficulties. Thank you!

R has been with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) for sixteen months and has made every effort to pay debts which were built up by an abusive husband, including Council Tax, water and fuel arrears. She has been following a CAP plan for twelve months and has now been offered a job which she very much wants to take. R needs £150 to pay for car insurance to enable her to get to work. This would give her an opportunity to gain some independence and a fresh start.

Mum, who has epilepsy, is a single parent with two children. She isn't working at the moment and is struggling financially. They would love to have a large outdoor storage box to safely store her children’s electric scooters and bikes. Currently, they have to store them indoors because they are electric and this has led to a clustered living area with not much space for her children to play. This outdoor storage box would also help mum to improve and keep on top of the home conditions.

B is drowning in her debt. We originally advised a Debt Relief Order (DRO) was the best way forward, but we've now found out her debt is above the limits and bankruptcy is her only way forward. The problem is the fee difference; a DRO is only £90, but bankruptcy is £680 which is such a massive blow just before Christmas when she is already struggling so much. B has three children, one of whom is severely disabled, and bailiffs banging on her door everyday. Please can you help this family get the fresh start they need?

Mum, a single parent looking after her three children, is struggling with her mental health and also struggling financially. Mum doesn't have any furniture to store clothes and they are piling up around the home. Having a chest of drawers will ease the pressure of living with clothes piled up, and improve the home conditions. This will provide mum with space to rest and relax, which will also improve her parenting and feelings towards living in the home. Thank you!

Mum, a single parent looking after her three children, is struggling with her mental health and also struggling financially. Mum doesn't have any furniture to store clothes and they are piling up around the home. Having a wardrobe will ease the pressure of living with clothes piled up, and improve the home conditions. This will provide mum with space to rest and relax, which will also improve her parenting and feelings towards living in the home.

This young man from Sudan, who is studying to become a motor mechanic, has recently moved into a Hope into Action house, a charity housing the homeless and supported by our church. He receives a small income from Universal Credit, which is under £300 per month, and struggles to pay rent and bills. Please would you help this young man to pay some bills? He would really appreciate it as he is very keen to develop as a person and get his budget sorted. Thank you!

This lady is self-employed, running a community organisation for women's mental health. She is separated from her partner, who left her and the children in debt with all the bills when he went back to his own country. Due to all the stress, mum has had some time off work and, therefore, there has been a loss in wages this year and she is going further into debt as the months go by. This lady needs her car to earn her living and transport her children to school, but the car needs repairs.

B has been advised by Christians Against Poverty that in order to deal with her debts, she needs a Debt Relief Order. She is looking for work, but at the moment she is reliant on Universal Credit and on a very tight budget. B can only afford to save 11 pence a month towards her Debt Relief Order fees of £90 and with winter coming there is the choice between food or heating. Help from donors would enable a fresh start in 2024.

This single lady, who is working hard on a debt management plan, is moving house and has no friends with cars or family in the area to support her. She needs a reliable ‘man with a van’ to move her goods so she can settle in her new flat. Please would you consider contributing towards this request?

This lady, who is struggling with debt, is working with a local Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre has recently moved house because her children have returned to live with her. She has managed well to make it a home, but needed two single beds which have been sourced free in the local area. Would you be able to contribute to the cost of a reliable ‘man with a van’ to move the beds so they can settle into their new home soon? Many thanks.

D has struggled with his mental and physical health since losing his job and his relationship breaking down. Initially, he was not receiving the support needed or claiming the correct benefits so, unfortunately, fell into debt. With the right support, much of this has thankfully been put right and he is in a much better place. The local Citizens Advice Bureau are taking D through a Debt Relief Order which will give a much needed fresh start on a far more stable footing than before.

T, who is twenty seven year old and a single mum to two young children, is in desperate need of a cooker. She has fled domestic violence and is trying so hard to build a better future for herself and her children. T cannot currently see a way forward and we are supporting her as much as we can. She has become involved in our local church community and this is an enormous help to her. T is unable to replace her broken cooker as she has little left after she had paid her bills. Please can you help?

Please can you help this single mum of six children, one of whom is autistic, to raise her Debt Relief Order fee? X got into difficulties when her mental health took a downturn. Benefit delays and sanctions caused most of the difficulties. X has worked really well with family support charities, and Christians Against Poverty, to turn things around.

S is a long-standing member of our local community who had a period recently when he wasn't receiving housing benefit. As a result, he has got behind with his rent and needs to organise payment of his rent arrears to avoid becoming homeless. The advocacy team at Lodge Road Community Church have helped him sort out his benefits, going forwards, but unfortunately don't have the funds to pay off the money he owes. S is hopeful that donations through Acts 435 will help his situation.

This man, who was moved away from his family and support to Bradford, due to the cost of living, has struggled with his mental health and got into debt. He is now getting support and dealing with his addictions. Please can you help him to raise the £90 Debt Relief Order fee for a fresh start?