C has suffered with his mental health since he was a child and has been in and out of secure hospitals for years. He lost his last job in 2021 and has been unable to work since, due to his mental health. C receives Personal Independence Payment disability benefit. He has no cooker and is, therefore, limited in what he can cook. C would really appreciate your support in purchasing a cooker. Many thanks!

H is a diabetic who is fitted with a sensor and an insulin pump. She reads the sensor herself and manually uses the pump. For the last six months, the suppliers of this equipment have been pushing her to use their app on a mobile phone to better monitor her levels. H cannot afford the phone and has refused. The company are threatening to not provide the insulin unless she gets a phone. The cheapest phone she can find that supports the app is £220. She has £40 towards the phone.

This woman is requesting help with housing supplies so she can start over and have the requirements, after being released from prison. Requests for food, clothing and a fridge have been made. St Vincent de Paul is kindly requesting your continued assistance in helping this woman as she makes an effort to rebuild her life in a community that is supportive.

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?

V, who lives with her young teenage son, is on a limited income. Due to ill health, she suffers from night sweats and both her clothes and bed clothes need washing daily. Her son's school uniform and sports gear also need washing on a regular basis. V's washing machine broke down recently and, due to her limited resources, she has been unable to purchase a replacement. Any amount raised will go towards helping her purchase a new washing machine.

T has had her property broken into and the front door and some furniture have been damaged. Her fridge freezer is broken and she also needs a new settee. However, due to having to pay for repairs to her home, so she can feel safe and more comfortable, T does not have spare funds to purchase these. She is struggling with her mental health and is receiving support for this. T would appreciate any help with this.

K, who has been homeless and living in a tent, has now secured accommodation, but it only has a small kitchen and cannot fit in a cooker or fridge. He can acquire a small table top fridge and he would also like a combination oven that he can put on his work surface. Having these will help K to feel more settled and to make positive changes in his life, as he seeks help to budget his money. Help to purchase these would be appreciated to help him turn his life around.

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.

J, who suffers from multiple health conditions, and lives alone, is unable to work, due to his health and is living off a very low income. Sadly, J's bed has broken and it is causing him severe discomfort, and he is unable to replace it, due to his low income. Any support towards a new bed for J would have a massive positive impact on his current situation. Thank you!

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?

This sixty two year old, single lady was in temporary accommodation, following eviction, but now has an unfurnished flat. She is unable to work, due to her mental health, and is on Universal Credit with no savings. This lady is currently sleeping on the floor and desperately needs £200 to fund a second-hand bed and bedroom curtains.

This disabled man has a spinal injury and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). He and his wife, who has a learning disability, are in receipt of a low income which includes Personal Independence Payment. They rent a small flat which is very susceptible to damp, condensation and mould spores. They need to dry their laundry indoors, but this is exacerbating his COPD. Please could you help to provide them with a condenser tumble dryer which will help to reduce the build-up of damp?

This gentleman, who lives on his own and suffers from anxiety and depression, lost his job during the pandemic and was subsequently made homeless. He is on benefits and has no debts. This gentleman has been in temporary accommodation and now has a flat, but has very limited financial resources, and we are providing food bank support to help. He needs a cooker and we want to help with your kind donations.

J is a single lady who has been a victim of a financial crime and was conned out of her savings. The perpetrator has gone to prison and she is now rebuilding her life. J was working, but lost her job in June and has got behind with her bills, so needs a little bit of extra help to get back on track. Could you please bless her this Christmas with the funds to cover the last three months of her phone bill, which are outstanding? This would help keep the service connected and also keep her connected to the world.

This lady, who has four young children, lost her father this year and, more recently, her six year old son. She has a huge debt on her energy accounts, as she is still paying for the funerals and some of her father’s debts. This lady would greatly appreciate any help in clearing this and helping her and her family make a fresh start. Her only income is Universal Credit. Thanks for your help.

This lady has fled domestic violence and gone back to her mother in Cornwall. She has now secured a rental, which she is slowly furnishing, due to fleeing with nothing. This lady receives Universal Credit as she cannot work yet, due to having to return to her previous area for ongoing court proceedings relating to the domestic violence. This lady really needs a washing machine, as she lives in a small village with no launderette. Please can you help us to provide and deliver a second-hand machine?

K and her partner were homeless for a few years and have finally agreed to move into a property. K was in a relationship that involved domestic violence and lost her children. Due to this, she is now an addict to numb pain and guilt. The family members are being supported by our local homeless project and we have provided furniture to get them settled in their new home, but they would really appreciate your support in getting a cooker. Many thanks!

K is an asylum seeker from Iran who has been with us in Lancaster for a while. He is very active in our English classes and soon wants to join a college course. It is very hard for K to do all the homework and access online information without any device, apart from an old phone. He would be so grateful for a tablet of his own. Thank you so much for helping him with this.