S is fifty nine and up to December she worked full-time as a driving instructor until an accident with her foot meant she could not concentrate with the pain and had to reduce her hours. This is causing S significant anxiety as she lives alone and has to pay all the rent and bills. We are supporting with a benefits claim but this could take up to six weeks. In the meantime, S has no income coming in which means she has no money for food or to top-up her meters. Please could you help? Thank you.

This gentleman came into our area after life became too much. He suffered a mental breakdown at fifty years old, losing his job, home and family support. He has been rehoused with very limited belongings and his home has two very large windows that offer no privacy and let all the heat out. We are hoping, with your help, to fit curtains or blinds at five windows to help him feel less exposed and more warmer in his safe space. Due to job loss, this is something out of this gentleman's reach and it is affecting his mental health.

B is a single mum who is working part-time and is due to have her second baby in April. She has fallen into debt due to increases in the cost of living. The worry of how she will manage is impacting on her sleep and well being. B's washing machine has broken and she is now washing her daughter's clothes by hand, which is physically difficult for her due to her pregnancy. Please can you help us support B to purchase a replacement washing machine to help relieve some of the pressure and worry she is under?

This single mum, who has a four year old daughter and has lived in the UK for most of her life, has been told that she must do the 'Life in the UK' test in order to stay. Her Universal Credit payments have been cut until she does this. Mum is unable to pay for the test and study guide as she is currently unable to work, due to her daughter's learning difficulties. This means that the child is only attending school a few hours a day and mum needs to be available to look after her.

S has been referred to Gateway for benefit advice as she has had to reduce her hours of work due to an accident. She was self-employed which has left her in financial difficulties and it is causing her lots of anxiety as she has always worked and paid her way. S has been using a launderette for some months now, as her washing machine has been broken, but she is struggling to get there. Trying to hand wash is causing S a lot of pain as she has to stand over the sink. Please can you help her?

M, who came to this country from Somalia over ten years ago, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and depression, partly because of his experiences when growing up. He is also an alcoholic who suffers from seizures at times and has a history of falling over. M is physically very weak and needs to use crutches to walk. He is currently dependent on Employment and Support Allowance as his mental and physical problems mean he is unable to work. £200 is needed to get a cooker as M has no cooking facilities.

Our client has severe mental health problems including anxiety and depression. She struggles to go out, due to a past traumatic event, and now suffers from post traumatic stress disorder. Our client doesn't have a washing machine and cannot purchase this herself due to also having debts she is trying to pay off. This lady, whose only source of income is Universal Credit, is struggling to wash her clothes by hand as she cannot go out to use the launderette due to her anxiety.

We are at present supporting somebody seeking sanctuary in the UK from Afghanistan. His phone screen was smashed during his journey to the UK and he has not been able to speak to his family in three months. This person is currently sharing a phone with a friend. Our experience is that a phone really is essential for keeping up to speed with Home Office procedures and medical appointments, so to have his own phone would be an immense blessing.

M, who came here from Somalia over ten years ago, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and depression, partly due to his experiences when growing up. He is an alcoholic who suffers from seizures and has a history of falls. M needs to use crutches to walk. He is currently dependent on Employment and Support Allowance as his mental and physical problems mean he is unable to work. £200 is needed for delivery and installation of a cooker and basic cooking items, as he has no cooking facilities.

We have a care experienced young person who has just moved into his independent accommodation and we would love for him to have some furniture for his new place. He is doing a business course and is already developing his own product to sell. This young person has huge potential but just needs some help right now to make where he is living feel more like a home. We want to use this money to buy him bath mats, a shower curtain, a duvet and pillows, a duvet set and throws, some lights and a hanging plant.

Firstly, thank you for taking the time to read this request. A is a young mum of two who has been living in a women's refuge after fleeing a violent relationship. She has literally had to start again with nothing other than the clothes she left with. A's only income is from Universal Credit and she has no savings or family that are able to support her. Mum has now been awarded a property but it' has no carpets and she is desperate to create a safe, warm and comfortable home for her little family.

L came to the UK seeking asylum and has now been granted Leave to Remain. She has a young son and works part-time as a carer, for which she receives a low wage. However, L is now reliant upon Statutory Sick Pay as she is recovering from planned surgery. She became homeless when a friend asked her to leave and, after a while in bed and breakfast accommodation, has now moved into an unfurnished tenancy. L cannot afford to set up her new home. Could our donors kindly help towards the cost of a fridge freezer?

M is a single mum of three children, two of whom have complex health needs. She finds it a struggle sometimes to make ends meet from month to month. The carpets in her home are threadbare and becoming a problem for her children. M is not in a position to replace her carpets but we have an amazing offer of free carpets and just need a little help with the cost of fitting them. We are hoping our kind donors will support.

M has been a resident with us over a number of years. We have supported him out of homelessness twice and now, after a long period of stability, he has a new flat that he will be able to live in independently, and a job that he enjoys. M has come so far. We provide six months support after he leaves our service and, as part of this, we are helping him kit out his new flat. One of the main items he needs is a cooker and we are, therefore, asking if you could please help us by funding this for him.

This couple and their children, who are working with our Christians Against Poverty team, were evicted from their home last year when the landlord sold the property, and have been in temporary housing since then. They have three children, one who is profoundly disabled. The family has now been offered a council house but it comes without any carpets. They are actively working with us to try and sort out their debts. Both parents struggle with mental and physical health challenges which means they cannot currently work. Please can you help them carpet their lounge?

Our beneficiary is an elderly, retired gentleman who is in need of a cooker. He has significant complex health issues affecting his daily life, including heart failure, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Our beneficiary relies on Personal Independence Payment and his state pension, together with a disability payment for his income, and is struggling financially. He enjoys cooking and would like to be able to batch cook and freeze the healthy options that his GP has suggested for him. Please can you help?

G is terminally ill with prostate cancer and has been referred to us by the Palliative Care team. When they visited recently, they noticed his flat was completely uncarpeted. They flagged this as an issue but G cannot afford the cost of carpeting. We can provide him with carpets free of charge, and would love to make the time he has left as comfortable as possible. We are hoping our kind donors will support this request. Thanks for reading.

This single mum who lives in Derby has two children with additional needs and is struggling to manage. She is trying to get better routines in place for her children and would love to have a dining room table so they can eat meals together. Mum's flooring is of poor standard and she would love to have a rug in the living room to make the room feel a bit more homely.

T and her husband, who have a five month old baby, are seeking asylum and T's husband is currently participating in a range of voluntary activities. They are eager to further their qualifications but are unable to access online courses at home. Please would you be able to help them access a laptop as they seek to help themselves and the community?

J has significant disabilities and has been forced to move into a local Housing Association bungalow that is more suitable for her needs. Unfortunately the property isn't carpeted and J is not in a position financially to be able to afford the cost of putting carpets down. We have an amazing offer of free carpets, but we need a little help with the cost of fitting them. Praying our kind donors will support us.