D is unable to work following a cancer diagnosis for which he receives regular treatment far from his home. Travel costs are significant and his wife has become his carer and cannot work. He does not have any savings and is dependent on benefits. The cancer diagnosis led to a significant increase in the amount of washing of bedding and the washing machine has broken beyond repair. This is a challenging time and a washing machine would so help his needs.

Mum is now a single parent. The family have moved after fleeing domestic violence from the children’s father and have spent a period in temporary accommodation. They are now moving into their own council property and beginning to rebuild stability. Her eldest child is currently on the neurodiversity assessment pathway, and her youngest, aged one, is now crawling and increasingly mobile. Safe, suitable flooring is essential for the children’s wellbeing, particularly for the baby who spends much of the day on the floor. Although Mum has managed to secure some flooring for parts of the property, she is struggling to afford flooring for the children’s bedrooms. After the costs of moving, setting up a new home, and managing on a single income, she is finding it extremely difficult to gather the remaining funds.

J suffers with cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions which impact her mobility and require regular visits from care workers. She is moving into more suitable, single-storey accommodation with a local housing association, but unfortunately this does not have any carpet in the living room and she is not in a financial position to be able to afford this as she is on benefits. Please would you help us to make her new home a more warm and comfortable place to be?

M is the sole carer of her 1 year old daughter. She does care work on a zero hours contract, but she can only work approximately 5 hours a week because of childcare. Due to her immigration status, M is not able to access benefits. M wants to empower herself by improving her computer and digital skills. Having a laptop will also help her better access online training. This will be used to obtain a pre-loved or refurbished laptop. Please help M develop her skills!

P is homeless, moving between temporary places. He’s found a suitable flat and can pay the bond but needs this fee to secure it. Without it, he risks losing the property and can’t access further funding. His Universal Credit won’t arrive in time. He’s been proactive and persistent in putting support in place, stable accommodation is now his key priority. This support would be crucial in helping him take that next step forward.

This young mum has four children under 14 and is constantly washing. Her washing machine is leaking, forcing her to use the launderette. With her Universal Credit already stretched by essential outgoings, every penny is spoken for. Could we help stabilise her finances by supporting her with a washing machine.

L, along with his partner, have moved into his mother's home after she passed away, in order to take care of his 14 year old brother, who had sadly found his mum when she had died. She had been ill for a while and had not been able to look after the house properly. L needs to bring it to a standard for them all to live in, but they are on a very low income so funds are tight. They need help to buy a washing machine and also to replace the double mattress.

Mr D is in hospital following a stroke which has affected his speech and cognition. He lives alone and is fiercely independent. He is no longer able to use a mobile phone and without a pendant alarm, he will have no means to call for help. This device has been identified as essential but costs are prohibitive and this is the only delay for his hospital discharge. A year's subscription will give time to find an alternative solution or further funding; we hope his health will improve!

N is having a difficult time right now, his mum passed away and then his wife passed away, he is currently living in a bedroom in a multi occupancy house. He is struggling with health issues and mental health issues. We have signposted N to our holistic advice worker and to mental health services in our area. He is alone most of the time and is need of a phone to contact hospitals, GPs and other health services.

S is currently experiencing difficulties with his mental health and is not fit for work at this time. He is receiving support from the surgery’s mental health team and is in the process of arranging his benefits. However, he is finding this particularly challenging as a single person and is struggling to afford food. Any support you are able to offer would be greatly appreciated.

The applicant is 19 year old asylum-seeker who is very isolated and vulnerable. He is currently accommodated in a Home Office hotel and receives £9 a week. He cannot afford the cost of travel to his solicitor's office weekly. He also recently joined a running club in central London but cannot afford to travel there. The funds will be used to top up his Oyster card so he can travel to his appointments weekly and to issue an e-voucher to buy sports clothing.

This lady lives alone and she’s really struggling to pay the bills, be able to eat and get the essential like washing powder. Her son has been staying with her. He has been out of work due to an injury so she has had to fund everything herself. It would be incredible if we could get her all of the shopping items she needs. Washing powder, fabric softeners, and long lasting foods that can keep her going while she gets back on her feet.

N and her husband M have 3 children under 7. The family has recently been evicted by their landlord. Most of their belongings are still there, including essential personal items and furniture. They need their things and plan to sell larger items. Everything must be collected in one visit within 14 days. This will pay for a van rental and fuel, their friends will help carry items and M will drive to their current 1 bedroom flat. Please help the family move their belongings at a difficult time!

Please help our beneficiary who is a single mother of 9 children. Their fridge freezer has broken and cannot be repaired so she urgently needs a new one. Due to the weather being a lot hotter, all the fresh food she has is quickly going off and is being wasted, and she is already having to stick to a strict budget due to low income. Please help this family get back to being able to eat nutritious meals and not waste food or money.

This family of five are in temporary housing experiencing financial hardship. They have three children including a 13 month old. Their fridge freezer has broken, leaving them unable to safely store food and drink. They also need a pushchair to take the baby with them whilst getting the older children to school. The parents are learning English to gain work but currently rely on benefits.Your donation would help meet these basic needs and support stability.

C has been living in supported accommodation with her young daughter for three years. She has just been offered a social housing property of her own, but it is unfurnished. C has very little income, and whilst her family have pulled together to scrape together enough for some household items, they haven't been able to afford a cooker between all of them. Your help to buy a cooker would mean she could cook proper meals for her and her daughter, meaning they can eat healthy meals more affordably.

G fled domestic abuse from his ex-partner, with his teenage son. Since then they have been 'sofa surfing' with acquaintances and contacts for nearly a year. G was left with mental health difficulties, which meant he lost his job. He has secured a new social housing property, but he has no funds to furnish or equip it. Your help to buy a cooker would mean that G could cook proper meals for himself and his son, meaning they can eat more healthily and affordably.

L has an extremely limited income which barely covers her daily living costs. She has just found out she is pregnant, and she's not able to afford any maternity clothes. Without proper clothing she's struggling to stay comfortable and maintain a sense of dignity during a physically and emotionally demanding time. Your help to buy some basic maternity clothing would allow her to attend appointments and go about daily life without discomfort and embarrassment.

A was homeless and sleeping on the streets, until she was supported into a temporary hostel. She doesn't have a mobile phone, which is making it very difficult for her support workers to keep in touch with her, and for her to access her Universal Credit and appointment details. Your help to buy her a mobile phone will mean she can access the support she needs.

Ms D is unable to work due to ill health. Her only income is through basic Universal Credit which isn't much. Ms D loves the outdoors and had a shed in her garden that due to old age became dilapidated and fell down. She has been unable to replace it as she can't afford to. Being outdoors would greatly improve her mental health which would speed up re-entry to the work force.  Please can you help Ms D buy a small shed?