Crosslight Advice

D is a single mum of a 7-year-old boy whose severe eczema affected his behaviour and concentration at school. After NHS treatment and antibiotics failed, her mother took him to Poland for specialist care, which improved his condition. However, this resulted in a school absence fine that could not be appealed. D is off work with stress, has no savings, and cannot afford the £160 fine. She is skipping meals, struggled to buy her son a birthday gift, and fears the consequences of non-payment today.

Our client is a single woman with significant mental health challenges who has recently been offered a council flat after experiencing homelessness. She survives on Universal Credit and has very limited financial resources. As she moves into her new home, she lacks a cooker and cannot afford this essential item. Funding for a cooker would enable her to prepare hot meals, settle into stable accommodation, support her wellbeing, and take an important step towards rebuilding her life.

K is a vulnerable man who isn't eligible for benefits. He previously worked in construction but developed significant mental health issues and has been in and out of hospital as a result. He lives in supported accommodation but has no money to buy food or other essentials and has been begging to get food. His glasses have broken and he can't buy a new pair. Please can you donate so he can buy glasses and clothes.

C is a care leaver living with severe mental health conditions that prevent him from working. Due to his very low income, he struggles to afford basic essentials and regularly goes without meals. He is also finding it difficult to keep up with the cost of his electricity bills. Any support towards a supermarket voucher and help with his electricity costs would make a significant difference, ensuring he can access food and maintain a safe, warm home. Thank you for your support.

A has been without a working cooker for several years and is forced to rely on alternative cooking methods, which are often more expensive and limit her ability to prepare nutritious meals. She is on a low income and struggling with debts, making it impossible for her to replace this essential item herself. A cooker would allow her to cook safely and affordably at home, improve her wellbeing, and help reduce ongoing household costs. Thank you for your support.