C is the legal guardian of her three grandchildren, aged eleven, nine and two, who have been abandoned by their parents. She is unable to work and her husband is on a low income, hence they have no savings. The two older children need new school uniforms, particularly A, who needs compulsory expensive bespoke items for the secondary school. In addition, he has Duane syndrome so he is registered blind, as well as having other abnormalities, e.g. shortened limbs and missing fingers, hence his uniform needs to be professionally altered.

H, a single mum of a twelve year old and a sixteen year old, has recently relocated into the area, escaping a domestic violence relationship. She has managed to secure herself a new home, and through the support of local charities and community projects, has managed to settle in well. Now mum's car has failed its MOT and she needs help to pay for the work to be completed. This will enable H to transport her children, providing greater freedom, and aid her in finding gainful employment.

J has spent several months in an NHS residential mental health facility. As well as suffering with poor mental health, she has struggled with debt, which we have been helping her sort out through our debt support service. J has moved into a flat, but does not have the money she needs for some items that would be really helpful. A microwave will help her to prepare food affordably. She also needs an airer for drying her clothes and two lamps so that she does not always have to have the main lights on.