S is living in a privately rented flat where the conditions are below standard. He has developed an illness that makes him unfit for work and he now spends most of his time in his flat. The problems are being addressed with his landlord and he is eligible for social housing. S is on low income until he receives an assessment for his disability, which could take several months. He has previously had Acts 435 support to buy a sofa and now needs a bed.

P has had a long struggle with addiction and found it difficult to break free. However, through the support of a local mental health charity, she has been making progress and has been offered a place in a faith-based rehabilitation centre some distance away, so removing her from her current situation. To make this happen, P is in need of the train fare to travel up to Aberdeen from South Wales. Thank you for your consideration of what could be a huge and life-changing step in P's journey.

This gentleman has had a really difficult few years. He suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and struggles with his mobility. After eighteen years of marriage, his wife had an affair and he had to move out of their home. This gentleman receives support from Citizen's Advice and has now been rehoused in an unfurnished flat. His few savings went on carpets, as the flat was so cold, but he has no furniture - only a mattress on the floor. A proper bed would make such a difference to his health and wellbeing.

C is a single mother of two daughters who is currently pregnant. She had a difficult start to life, being brought up in the care system, and lives with multiple health problems that make day-to-day living very difficult. There are huge concerns that the pregnancy might not hold as her waters have broken early and she needs as much bed rest as possible. C's oven recently caught on fire and she desperately needs a new one to make healthy meals for her family, but she has no savings or family support. Please can you help?

O is a young lady who is struggling with her physical and mental health, including Celiac Disease, Schizoid Personality Disorder and anxiety. She has found herself with substantial debts and has sought help from her local Citizens Advice. They are assisting O to apply for a Debt Relief Order, helping to ensure she is on the correct benefits and supporting her to re-apply for Personal Independence Payment. Would you please consider supporting this lady with some help towards food whilst she gets back on her feet? Thank you!

This single mum has significant medical problems causing her almost continuous discomfort, which is currently exacerbated, due to the poor condition of her mattress. Mum receives Child Benefit, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. She moved to secure tenancy, but incurred debts, due to misunderstandings, and continues to pay back arrears, which is putting a huge strain on her low income. A new mattress would enable her to sleep better, or at least get more rest, enabling her to cope with the daily challenges she faces.

This man, who lives alone and has several illnesses, receives Universal Credit. He really needs a washing machine, but cannot afford one. We can supply and deliver a second-hand washing machine to him. Please can you help this man?

D, who is sixty four years old, is living with her daughter and two year old granddaughter. She is currently receiving breast cancer treatment in addition to treatments for other chronic medical conditions. D has been very debilitated physically by the treatment and is using more heat in the house as she suffers greatly from the cold. D's daughter has reduced her work to part-time to help care for her mum. A donation would help this family keep the house warm and buy nutritious food.

This lady, who is on nightly kidney dialysis, is awaiting a kidney transplant. She is a positive person and unable to work, but volunteers (when able to) at the community hub. This lady had an important meeting with her specialist at a hospital some way from where she lives and, at the last minute, her normal lift was unable to help due to Covid. Despite asking different people, she had to get a taxi there and back which she cannot afford as she lives on Universal Credit. Please can we help her cover this cost?

This client has seven children and one set of twins are currently sleeping on mattresses on the floor. They would really appreciate having bed frames in order to sleep more comfortably and to store items underneath. Their father died in the summer and the client is herself recovering from cancer. Mum is unable to afford the bed frames as she receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment benefit, due to her own health issues.

J is a lovely woman who is moving into temporary accommodation and just coming in off the streets. She has suffered extreme violence, has now been diagnosed with liver cancer and been given a year to live. J remains positive and friendly, and is not pushy in any way about asking for help. Her stay will be made comfortable by a microwave, slow cooker, kettle, toaster, cooking pans and utensils. These items can move on with J when she gets permanent accommodation.

T and H have found this year very difficult as their son has had all sorts of issues, due to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. T works full-time, but has needed to adjust his work hours to take the child to school. H is awaiting a cancer diagnosis and, after visiting today, we realised how hard the family are finding things, struggling to buy Christmas items and intend just buying a few presents for the children. We would really like them to have some nice food and few extras to make things a little better.

This gentleman, who attends our Soul Food meal and café, has had a life-altering operation, due to cancer, and has been really unwell. He is due to come out of hospital and urgently needs a king size mattress to fit the bed frame he has already been gifted. A mattress is essential for his comfort, infection-control and, ultimately, for his recovery. Please can you help us meet this urgent need?

G is a single lady who, due to ill health, has had to move to sheltered accommodation to have support available twenty four hours a day. She is not able to work and has no savings, due to being dependent on benefits. G has no family support, but is having help from AGE UK to move home during this stressful time. She has no cooker in her new home and, as there is no gas supply, she is unable to take her old gas cooker with her. G would be very grateful for funding for a new electric cooker.