St. Vincent de Paul- Our Lady of Christian and St Helens

This gentleman regularly attends our centre. He has moderate learning difficulties and mental health issues and struggles with planning and organisation. He is signed off on long term sick and relies on Universal Credit but due to the cost of living has no savings. His mattress is very old, worn and not fit for purpose, but he cannot afford a new one. We would like to provide a new one to support his comfort, health and well being. Funding for a new mattress would make a significant positive difference to his daily life.

This young lady is experiencing a difficult period while transitioning to a new home. Unfortunately she has been unable to afford essential household appliances, including a washing machine and often struggles to purchase adequate food. She is living alone and managing all costs independently. The lack of proper facilities and the ongoing build up of laundry has significantly impacted her well being and has become mentally overwhelming for her. We would like to offer her a washing machine.

This gentleman is being released from prison to a flat but has no funds, no bank account and no support network in the local area. He has a history of mental health issues and this is being exacerbated by the uncertainty of how he is going to cope upon release. He is unable to afford a basic home start up set kit including bedding, towels, crockery, cutlery and cooking dishes. He also needs microwave, toaster & kettle to facilitate his basic cooking skills.

This gentleman has regularly attends our centre and we have been pleased to be able to support him. He is a veteran who, having served his country, experienced difficulties and became homeless. He has taken the brave step of reaching out and accepting support offered and is now being housed. He is in receipt of benefits but has no savings and is therefore not able to fully furnish his home. He has no fridge freezer and cannot store fresh food safely, we would like to provide him with one.