This lady has bipolar disorder and has severe mood swings. She has been hospitalised three times in the last 12 months. Her partner has just left her with three children under 18 and one over 18 at home. She receives Universal Credit and is applying for Personnel Independence Payment. Her garden was her haven of peace but is now very overgrown. She really needs a hedge cutter. Please will you help?

N is a pensioner with cancer who is currently homeless due to falling into arrears. Currently, his essential items and paperwork are in a storage unit which is in arrears, and he is not allowed access to these items until the cost is paid. In addition, his wallet was recently stolen, so we are requiring this paper evidence in order to apply for some new ID to assist him with his health and housing. Your compassion is greatly appreciated! Your donations would clear the arrears and pay for an additional month of access to the storage unit.

K is a single mum of a 13 year old. Her spine is crumbling and her daughter has been diagnosed with hypermobility. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments which just covers her essential costs. Her cooker has been declared unsafe but her landlady is not helping. She is requesting support to be able to purchase a gas cooker as they are currently relying on a microwave. Please can you help this family?

This family with a 10 month old baby was living in a touring caravan in dad's parent’s garden. There wasn’t a safe place for the baby to sleep.The family have since been moved into a house where the baby has his own room. It is wonderful that there is space for him to move and develop, however there is no carpet in baby’s room. This makes practising walking and moving more difficult and potentially unsafe. Mum and Dad both suffer with poor mental health following a traumatic birth which resulted in mum contracting sepsis. The family are now doing well but would like support to get carpet for their baby’s bedroom.

This young family is on a low wage with no access to any government funds. Living conditions are poor. Mum is using a camp stove to cook but is finding it extremely difficult to cook proper food. They need a TV so they can watch and listen to music and programs from their own country which is important for their family to remember. Mum speaks very little English and is feeling isolated. Please can you help?

A young client has recently started a new job in London and is delighted to be in employment. Due to the timing of her start date, she must wait until the end of the month for her first full salary. After paying essential bills, she has very little left to cover food and travel costs. A monthly travel card is essential for her to get to work and remain in employment. Support towards this cost would help her continue working and move towards financial stability and independence.

A young mother has just moved into a new home with her 6‑year‑old son, who struggles with asthma and tonsil problems. She is doing her best on a very low income, but she cannot afford even the basic things they need. Right now she urgently needs a washing machine so she can keep her little boy’s clothes clean and fresh. Any help towards this would mean the world to them.

A young mother has recently moved into a new home with her 6‑year‑old son, who struggles with asthma and tonsil problems. They are completely on their own with no support, and she is trying her best to create a safe, comfortable space for him. Right now they have almost no furniture, and she cannot afford the basics. She urgently needs a small sofa and a simple dining table so she and her little boy can live properly in their new home. Any help towards this would make a huge difference for them.

A lady has moved into a small home with her little son, who battles asthma and painful tonsil problems. They are alone with no support, and she is trying to make their new place feel like a real home for him. Right now they have almost nothing inside the house. There is no proper furniture to help her create a warm, stable space for her little boy. She is hoping for a simple dining table with chairs so they can sit together for meals, and some clothes to keep her son comfortable.

Miss L has had some unexpected poor health and has been signed off work for the foreseeable future. This has had an adverse affect on her mental health, for which she is getting support. Her two sons are officially 'young carers' and their father (her ex) has recently been diagnosed with cancer, affecting his income and therefore the family support he gives. The family are really struggling financially and support with bedding, towels, saucepans and school uniforms would be greatly appreciated.

M, an Afghan refugee who is here with her husband and children, is starting a new life in York after fleeing Afghanistan. The family is learning English and the parents are working hard. She would like help to afford some driving lessons. This will help her to buy 3 1/2 lessons. This will help her with employment opportunities and to grow in confidence.

After storm Gorretti, P's garden was left unsecured with fencing panels having been destroyed by the winds. This has left P without a safe space for their disabled children to spend outdoors time in when at home. P is in the process of a difficult divorce and suffered domestic abuse from their spouse. P needs to sell the property as a result and so the repairs to the fence desperately need to be done. P is out of work to care for their children so is unable to afford to have the work done.

In February you helped towards rehabilitation for a lady who had suffered a stroke. The lady has made progress but needs more sessions and the financial support has sadly run out. The physiotherapist is over the moon with her progress and is sure, with another round of sessions, she could almost be back to herself pre-stroke. She has improved massively through this treatment, The 'tics' have all but stopped. There's still a way to go but she now has hope for the future.

S left an abusive relationship and is re-establishing a stable home for her family. As a result of the abuse, the condition of her home significantly deteriorated, becoming cluttered and disorganised. The home has no storage, and following the separation, S can't afford to buy any. Your help to buy a wardrobe and drawers would have an immediate and meaningful impact, enabling the family to organise their belongings, reduce clutter, and create a safer, more hygienic and comfortable home.

D is refugee who arrived in our area four months ago, having left his family in Ethiopia. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, chess club and lunch, sport and cultural events each week. D needs help to buy refurbished laptop to practice his English as he doesn't have any English, and would be very grateful for your support.

P is a single lady with some considerable health issues including a brain injury resulting from a car accident which also caused organ damage to the extent that she can be incontinent. She is unable to work and is dependent on benefits, a considerable amount of which is spent on transport to the specialist hospitals in Birmingham which she regularly attends to manage her condition. Her washing machine is irreparably broken and she does not have the funds to buy a new one which she desperately needs.

This family has recently moved into a new home after spending a period in temporary accommodation. Their income is limited as the father is actively seeking employment. They are learning to manage their finances carefully while repaying some small debts through an agreed plan. The family is receiving support as they work towards greater stability. They need carpeting especially as their baby is now crawling and beginning to take their first steps. Praying that our generous donors can help

Client P is an Afghan refugee and widow with five children at home. Due to an error filing her immigration papers late by four days, her benefits have stopped completely for nearly 3 months. Her landlord is threatening eviction and she is relying on foodbanks to survive. Can you help this family in need with a donation for groceries and toiletries?

Thank you for reading this request. D is a single gentleman who has recently lost his wife to cancer. He has multiple disabilities and cannot work. He is under the care of a support worker who has noticed there are no carpets in the property. D advises he has lived there for 10 years and never been able to afford to fit them. We can provide carpets free of charge if we can get a little help with the fitting costs.

S is a single man on benefits, he is being supported by his local food bank. S has had some serious health conditions and is still currently under some investigations. S is struggling to sleep as the springs on his mattress are starting to come through and this is starting to affect his health. S would really appreciate any help to help him purchase a new mattress as this will have a more positive affect on his health.