K is a single mum with four young children, one of whom has significant health problems. She had to quickly flee her property, due to the risk of violence against the family, and is now in temporary accommodation. She is in need of many items, but particularly a laptop to help her eldest two children with their school work. K is off sick from work and claiming Universal Credit. It would be really helpful if she could obtain this item to help the children. Thank you!

H lost all his possessions in a house fire. He is on a low income and struggling to replace the essential items he lost in the fire. He has a small block phone to use for the time being, but this makes it difficult to communicate with Universal Credit. We would be grateful for your help to buy a new Smart phone for him so that he has access to the internet again in his temporary home. Thank you!

Our Client, a single mother of two pre-school children, is unable to work, due to Anxiety. She is eligible for a Debt Relief Order and has been able to save £20 towards the application fee. To receive the remaining £70 would be a blessing to her, enabling her to clear her debts and start afresh.

This single mother, with complex physical and mental health issues, has recently become eligible for a Debt Relief Order (DR0), following abuse. Although she has limited ability to work, she has secured part-time employment, working three evenings a week when family can take care of her two young children. With a very tight budget, the DRO would clear her debts and give her a fresh start.

A is an Asylum Seeker from Guinea, living in temporary hotel accommodation. He has strong connections with the former Government that was overthrown by a military coup. His brothers and father have been arrested and lost contact. This happened whilst A was at a conference the UK and he is unable to return. as he has lost his income sources. He is undertaking an online Masters, but the WiFi at the hotel is poor. Please can you help him to get membership at the Stony Brook University Library so that he can use their resources to complete his course?

K is a lady whose life has recently become very difficulty. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, K and her partner were both Social Workers in the West Midlands, working hard to serve their clients. In September 2021 they both developed Covid within a week of each other and, within six weeks, K's partner had died from the infection. Although recovering from the initial infection, K has now been diagnosed with Long Covid, has been unable to return to work and now; unfortunately, has lost her job. Please can you help her to pay the £90 fee for a Debt Relief Order in order to have a fresh start?

This lady is struggling as her husband has walked out. Five years ago, they adopted two boys who were removed from their birth home. One boy is Visually Impaired, and his brother has Global Development Delay, Trauma Disorder and Trauma Development Delay. Mum is now trying to raise them as a single mum, but finances are tight and her fridge freezer is broken. They are in desperate need of help with this item.

J, our amazing volunteer, collects and delivers food to people in need, supporting the needs of the Social Supermarket when required and often working late into the night to ensure surplus stock is collected. Never wanting to let anyone down, J called on Monday to say that he was running late as he ran out of petrol and had no money, so he walked thirteen miles, taking three hours, so as not to let us down. Too embarrassed to ask for help, J's money went on fuel arrears and left him short. Please can we support him?

K moved to the UK eighteen months ago to study a Masters in Public Health. Her husband is the main carer for their small child and is unable to work. Since finishing her studies, she has been working in a zero hours contract and is unable to manage financially. K has a large monthly loan payment which, if not paid, increases each month. We are looking to cover the loan cost for two months so the family can get back on their feet. The second payment date is 20th August.

Our client has limited financial support and is presently struggling with the rise in food and energy prices. We would like to help him to get back on his feet with a small sum to provide a little relief from current pressures. Please can you help?

P and her son are from Cameroon and are being housed in temporary accommodation. They do not have a washing machine, and cannot afford to go to the Launderette, so are having to wash their clothes by hand. Please could you help them to purchase a washing machine so that they can wash their clothes?

A twenty one year old Asylum Seeker from Eritrea requests help to buy a second hand bicycle, helmet and lock. He receives an allowance of approximately £35 a week for all his living expenses and is not permitted to seek employment. He cannot afford the bus fares to attend English classes and other Training Courses and would be very grateful for any help received.

L is a full time carer for her sister and has been working with Christians Against Poverty to get herself out of debt. She is in need of £90 for a Debt Relief Order (DRO) to clear her debt, which would otherwise take her over sixteen years to pay off. L would really be grateful if you could help her to get the fee needed for the DRO. Thank you!

This family are struggling financially, due to having four children living at home. The summer holidays are very expensive time regarding the cost of living and extra money needed for food and utility bills, due to the children being at home. Mum is currently off sick from work, due to bereavement to suicide and an ongoing police matter which is causing increased anxiety. Please can you help?

Our client is a young woman with only one debt, but it needs to be cleared by means of a Debt Relief Order so that she can prove financial stability and keep her family together. Please could you help her by paying the £90 fee. Her only income is Universal Credit and she is budgeting well, but cannot afford the fee on such a low income. Many thanks!

C is seventy five and has suffered several stokes over the years, which severely impact his speech, making it very hard for him to be understood. He walks slowly with a walker. Christians Against Poverty have been working with him to help him manage his limited income, but past electricity charges and day care debts have mounted, making it impossible for him to catch up. A Debt Relief Order would allow him to get his head above water again, and enable him to keep on top of the bills as they come in. Please can you help?

Life was going reasonably well for W until his younger brother died. Since then, this twenty eight year old has had severe mental health problems. Financial problems, and the threat of eviction, made W turn to Christians Against Poverty, who are helping to put his life and finances back together. He is enrolled on a hairdressing course and the future is starting to look brighter for him. W is coping with new bills as they come in, but past debts are causing concern and he needs a fresh start. Please can you help him?

We are supporting a mum who has just moved house with her three small children, in order to get away from an abusive relationship. Mum has not slept in her own bed since she left her ex partner, as much of the abuse took place in her bedroom. We would love to buy mum a new mattress, which would enable her to have her own room with a new mattress that does not hold bad memories.

This lady was initially referred to Warmer Homes West Midlands for help with a current fuel bill. As we talked, she shared that she is struggling financially and cannot afford the fee for a Debt Relief Order which is being supported by StepChange. She has suffered with anxiety and depression since the age of fourteen and is now receiving counselling. She would greatly appreciate your help to start the Debt Relief Order process, as this would enable her to make a fresh start and have a brighter future without significant stress and worry.

F is a thirty nine year old single mother with a four year old boy and is nine months pregnant. She is struggling financially and suffers with anxiety and depression. The family have no money to get items for the new baby and mum desperately needs a car seat as this is essential to take the baby home from the hospital. Any help with this would be really appreciated by the family.