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!

This lady, who is an Afghan refugee, has had to leave her home, due to domestic violence. She has spent some time in a refuge, but has now moved in to her own place. Mum and her small children had to leave everything. Mum is particularly asking for help with the cost of wardrobes for herself and her children, as they have no storage. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.

Mum and her two children have recently moved into a new home, following a relationship break up. She is struggling with finances and isn't currently working. Mum doesn't have any storage for her or the children. She is currently storing all of their clothes in bags in the living room. We would love to provide mum and her children with a new wardrobe. This would help to declutter the living room and give the family some space. Please could you help this family? 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 request is for a lady who is expecting a baby, but can’t afford to purchase the items needed for when the baby comes home. We hope to help her with clothes, a Moses basket, a pushchair, nappies and a baby bath. She lives on Universal Credit and is becoming increasingly distressed about her situation as she approaches her due date.

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 gentleman, who has mental health issues, is experiencing financial difficulties. After seeking assistance from experts, he is now in a position to make a fresh start. To be able to have a working microwave would help him cook meals in an economical way. Please can you help him?

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.

X, who we met at the toddler group at our church, is living on a very low income and struggling with anxiety. She disclosed that she is really worried about the situation at home, and is in a dispute about her benefit income with an ex-partner. This is being resolved, but X has been living with only part of her benefits for weeks. Her partner took the microwave and washing machine from the house when he moved out and X has no finance to replace these. Please could you help?

J is a single mum who recently fled domestic violence and has been given a new home, but had to leave everything behind to start afresh. She lives too far away from a launderette to go and wash clothes. At present, they are having to wear the same clothes for several days at a time. This is causing some stress as the children are going to school with stained clothes and J always prides herself on the children’s appearance. She is on Universal Credit and her family are too far away to be able to help.

This young man is a client of Christians Against Poverty who requires a washing machine because he has severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). He has very poor mental health, due to a lack of benefits, and is not in employment. This young man has also suffered from emotional and financial domestic abuse. Please can you help him?

This young man had an accident at work and has been unemployed for some time. This has resulted in major issues with his mental health. He is able to move to a ground floor flat to help with his mobility and will also be able to walk his dogs outside with the aid of a walking stick. This young man in need of a small sofa for his flat. Please can you help?

This lady has been rehoused by her housing association, due to severe damp and mould which has ruined her bedroom furniture and carpets. She has a six year old child and is the carer for her husband. The bedroom furniture will be replaced through funds from her housing association, but this will not cover the cost of carpets. We are able to source the carpet, but need help with the cost of the fitting. The current cold weather means the rooms are very cold. Thank you for your help.

This lady has had to leave her former home, due to severe damp and mould. She is a carer for her partner and also has a six year old child. The housing association is helping with the cost of furniture, but not floor coverings. We are able to source the carpet for free, but need help with the cost of fitting it on the hall, stairs and landing. As the weather is getting colder, this is more urgent, as the house is very cold. If you are able to help, it would be much appreciated.

Our client has had to flee domestic abuse, along with her three children. She is trying to make a safe home for them all, but doesn’t have the funds for larger items. Having a fridge freezer would greatly help her to shop for, and store, healthy foods. Our client would be extremely grateful.

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.

This lady, who has custody of her two grandchildren, is on basic Universal Credit. For a year, they lived in a one bedroomed bungalow, but now have been moved into a house with a bedroom for each child. The cost of moving has left mum with very little money to provide the extra furniture needed. A bed for each child would be a massive help to this family.