L is a single mother who moved into temporary accommodation last year, following a relationship breakdown. She has a nineteen month old son and is currently on Universal Credit. L has now been offered an exciting starter tenancy in affordable housing and desperately needs a new cooker, but doesn't have the funds to buy one. She would love to be able to cook meals for herself and her son. Thank you so much for your support.

J is a single parent with four children. She is currently working with Children's Social Services to make improvements in the home. J is in desperate need of a fridge freezer as she has to buy food daily to ensure the children have meals and fresh food, but this is very costly and not appropriate for the family to continue doing. A fridge freezer would alleviate a lot of the pressure and help provide home-cooked meals for the children. Thank you so much for your support.

C, who has been known to our sex worker outreach team for fifteen years, was groomed into prostitution by her mother at eleven years of age. Raped by a punter who got her pregnant, C recently gave evidence against him following his imprisonment; she was very brave. C has been clean from drugs for six months, lives in a city hostel and is trying to stay off the streets. She would love a television to help take her mind off the trauma, but cannot afford this, due to being on Universal Credit.

D, who has additional needs, lives with his teenage daughter. On Universal Credit, he has been sleeping on a sofa bed in his living room. He is now seeking to purchase a bed, as the sofa bed is broken and has caused him back issues. D is also hoping to be able to put down carpet in the living room as there are currently no carpets in the house.

Our client has returned to Brighton after leaving a domestic violence relationship and has returned with nothing. He is in need of a mobile phone with some credit, and some clothes and shoes. He is in the process of applying for Universal Credit.

C, who has additional needs, lives with her husband and two children. After life-changing medical incidents for both her and her husband, there is significant financial strain on the family. Regularly reliant on Foodbank, the family are concerned about Christmas. C is trying her best to save money each month to purchase a new bed for her son, as the current one is unsuitable. This money would be used to purchase a more suitable bed so that they can afford the daily/weekly essentials.

This lady is a nan who has taken on custody of her granddaughter as her daughter is suffering with her mental health. She is now changing her life of working and volunteering at a charity shop for her church, to fit around the responsibility of looking after her granddaughter. This lady's washing machine has stopped working and it's not good timing with the added washing. She is trying to juggle a lot and also supporting her daughter. Money is a struggle with the added cost of having her granddaughter.

This man was referred to me as, during a seven week spell in hospital, his fiat was broken into by drug addicts and most of his possessions were either stolen or broken. This has been reported to police. He is on benefits, unable to work, due to bad back, and has no savings. A local charity has helped with a washing machine and television, but this man is desperately in need of help to buy a second-hand fridge freezer, help clear his gas arrears and put some cash on the meter.

This family of two parents and three children is from Nigeria and has no access to public funds. After gaining degrees in the UK, both parents were working but, sadly, mum has had a medical complication and now has lost her sight completely. A recent request donated £180, but unfortunately, the software needed to help our blind client to use the laptop requires storage of 1TB. We need to get further support to be able to provide the correct specifications for her to be able to work with the laptop.

X is in need of financial support in raising funds for a Debt Relief Order (DRO). He has physical problems which lead to falling and tripping regularly. He also has memory issues which have meant that he has missed appointments with the Department of Works and Pensions and has incurred sanctions. This has meant not having enough income for his priority needs, which has caused arrears on household bills. A DRO and budgeting support from us would allow a fresh start to get X back on track.

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?

'A tale of Cancer and Carpets.' This 69 year old lady, had a stroke and now a rare form of blood cancer (Polycythaemia), lives alone in a Housing Association flat. She is being moved, within the same block, to a ground floor flat, due to her health needs. The new flat is totally uncarpeted, yet will only cost £655 to do. This lady can pay for most of it, but being on benefits, cannot afford it all. This contribution would be gratefully received by her and the scheme manager, at a stressful time.