"I am looking forward to my next adventure"
During the Covid pandemic, R from Calderdale managed a Testing Centre which has since been closed. He has struggled to find work since and now has to leave his home as the Landlord is selling the property. R is now moving out of his home, but he has virtually nothing to take with him. Amongst other things, he needed a fridge. R has has no family who he can offer him support, but had managed to save a little towards the other items he needed for his new home.
The local Advocate let R know the good news that Acts 435 donors had fulfilled his need for a fridge, and this is what R said:
"Words cannot express my thanks for helping me buy a fridge. I got lucky and was able to buy a few bits of food too! A month ago I had no idea where my life was taking me but because of so much kindness I am looking forward to my next adventure in my new home and in my new job. I cannot believe it - thank you so much!"
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 6 days
£175 needed for train fare to a job interview
Due to health issues over the summer this single mum recently lost one of her two jobs. She has been actively seeking another job and has been invited to a second interview. She self-funded the required train fare to attend the first interview but, her household finances cannot stretch to the cost of another large train fare (Cardiff to Edinburgh) so soon after the first. Please would you be willing to contribute to the fare so she does not have to get into debt to attend her interview. Many thanks.
£200 needed for a refurbished laptop
H, is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area two months ago having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. H, needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.
£200 needed for a washing machine
J and P are a couple who were working in a warehouse until it closed. Aged 59 and 61 they have not been able to secure new jobs. J has a part time job two days a week. He finished his masters degree in human resources and is searching for a job but to no avail so far. They have been evicted but were able to secure a rented house. They are going through a debt relief order with Christians Against Poverty as they got into debt when they lost their jobs. They need a washing machine in their new home but have no savings. Could you help please?
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
This refugee couple has their own council home now after 16 months in temporary places. They have bought basic essentials but are still on benefits while husband is on Restart programme seeking work. Large items are beyond their finances. A fridge freezer would let them store food, budget, plan and eat healthily.
£200 needed for a tumble dryer
D is a single mum with two children. She is receiving Universal Credit and she receives Disability Living Allowance for her 4 year old child, who has autism. Her child with autism, has high sensory issues, which means she will only wear certain clothes. D finds it hard to dry her child's clothes in Autumn and Winter. She really struggled last winter when we had a lot of rain. We have a forecast for a very wet autumn and cold winter. She would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help donate towards a drier.
£200 needed for a cooker
Mum is working hard to create a safer and more stable home for her children following years of significant hardship and loss. The family's cooker has been broken for a long time, leaving them unable to prepare hot meals at home. Living on a very limited income and reliant on benefits, they are unable to afford a replacement themselves. A cooker would make a meaningful difference to their daily lives, supporting family routines and overall wellbeing.
£100 needed for accessible panto tickets
Mum caring for two young children with additional needs is facing ongoing financial pressure and would be unable to afford these tickets themselves. Both children find loud noises, crowds and changes to routine challenging, making many family outings inaccessible. Accessible panto tickets for the children would allow them to enjoy a fun, inclusive experience tailored to their needs, creating positive family memories, reducing isolation, and supporting their emotional wellbeing.
£200 needed for food, toiletries, clothing and shoes
This gentleman has been in the UK since he was a baby, but never been granted leave to remain. He has no recourse to public funds and is not allowed to work. He has been fighting deportation for many years and has served prison time due to this. He is really in need of some help with food and clothing, as he has no means to buy any and is relying on the Foodbank. Could you possibly help him with a voucher to help him get by whilst he seeks further advice on his right to remain in his home please
£200 needed for an orthopaedic mattress
S suffered a motorbike accident 7 years ago which has severely fractured his spine. This has limited his movement and has caused multiple sleepless nights due to him not being able to purchase a good mattress. His ability to work is limited so he has limited hours and therefore very little funding for a mattress. He would greatly appreciate funding for a mattress as that would let him buy a new one, which he hasn't had yet.