M is an asylum seeker who has been evicted from his accommodation, has been classed as homeless and has been placed in temporary accommodation. He has nowhere to put some of his larger items of furniture and needs to place them in storage whilst he waits for housing to become available. M, who is very isolated and has no family around him, is not able to afford the costs of the storage on his limited income. He would really appreciate any support given.

Y is a single mum who has been living in a hostel with her four children aged eleven, twelve, sixteen and eighteen years old. The family has just moved into a council house, but it is unfurnished with no beds, white goods or even a carpet. Mum, who is on Universal Credit, has saved any spare money to carpet, paint and buy something to sleep on, and she has a small cooking plate. Y is in desperate need of a washing machine to keep on top of the amount of dirty clothes created by her family. Any donations would be so gratefully received.

J is a single mum with many health issues who receives Employment and Support Allowance and is currently applying for Personal Independence Payment. Mum lost a baby through a cot death a few years ago and has since suffered with depression. As a result, she has found it really difficult to make her house a home and, especially, as she has no carpets in her lounge and sitting room. We have managed to secure some large mats for J, to keep her home warmish, but any donations would mean we could arrange for these two rooms to be carpeted and homely.