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F has been in temporary accommodation, but has now secured a social housing property of her own. However, the flat is completely empty, and she has no furniture of her own or savings to buy any. Her most urgent need is for a fridge freezer so that she can keep fresh food safely, and store bulk food, allowing her to cook and eat more healthily and affordably.
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Total needed £200N has just moved into a new rented property with her three children, however it is unfurnished and she doesn't have much furniture to bring with her. She has a low income which barely covers essential living costs, so she can't afford to buy any new furniture. She would really like a wardrobe to be able to keep her and her children's clothes tidy and protected, rather than being scattered across the house.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150R has just moved into a council house after being homeless for a number of years. He does not have a cooker in the house and is having to cook all meals using a microwave, this limits the range of what he can eat. R has had a hip replacement and has a multiple personality disorder. He is in receipt of Universal Credit which just covers essential costs but he is unable to purchase a new cooker. Are you able to help?
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Total needed £200F is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area two months ago, having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. F needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.
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Total needed £200L is a single mum of 4 children aged between 8 and 16. She is in receipt of Universal Credit which barely covers the absolute essentials. She has recently had to leave work having had mental health concerns, especially complex emotional difficulties. The family fridge has recently broken which she has been able to replace, however her oven has also broken and she is having to cook for 5 using an airfryer. Please could you help her as she tries to get her family back in order.
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Total needed £200S is a single mum of 2 who has been homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship (physical, emotional and financial). She has now left a women's refuge and been offered a property of her own. Her only income is from benefits and she has no savings: sadly the property is uncarpeted and S can't afford to fit them. We're able to provide carpets free of charge if a kind Acts donor will help with the fitting cost. Thanks for reading.
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Total needed £200S is 44. She has lived with her parents recently, although did go to university in her late teens and used to work in London. She developed problems - depression and anxiety which caused her to leave her job and has been unable to get work since. She has felt confident enough to move out to a rented flat and has no cooker. She hopes this move will help with her recovery. The request is for £150, the difference made up by friends from church. She is a regular attender when she has enough for bus fare.
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Total needed £150Our client has recently been signed off work due to a mental health crisis. They’re in the process of trying to sort their benefits but currently have very limited income and a lot of expenditure for themselves and their child. They have already cancelled everything that they can but are still short. We would like to provide them with a new hoover and microwave so that they can maintain a clean and healthy lifestyle while we continue to support them. Can you help?
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £130N is a young woman living with complex, debilitating health conditions that make everyday tasks exhausting. Even a short errand can mean a full day of recovery. She also cares for her mother, who has similar but more severe conditions. Her doctor has recommended a wearable energy‑management tracker to help her pace safely. Your donation would fund the tracker and a year’s app membership, helping N manage her health and daily life.
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Total needed £200M is currently going through court proceedings to gain custody of her niece. She is having to move to a bigger property as a result. Her new house isn't carpeted and M simply can't afford to buy carpets. Her only income is from Universal Credit and she has no savings. Her niece has been through a traumatic time after losing her mum to cancer. M is desperate to make the new house into a home. We can supply carpet free of charge, but we need help to cover the cost of having it fitted. Thanks for reading this.
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Total needed £200This client is being supported by children's services with home conditions being of particular concern. She has a boy aged 4, and 2 girls aged 5 and 9 who are all sharing a bed. The lady has requested a double bed and mattress for the 2 girls to share. One of the girls has autism, is non verbal and has no sense of danger so bunk beds are not an option.
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Total needed £200This man has been relocated to Cornwall. He has a rare autoimmune disease which also affects his mental health. He receives full Personnel Independence Allowance and Universal Credit. He has been allocated a 2 room flat but arrived with only his clothes. Another charity has provided some basic essentials but as he has no outside drying space he needs a tumble dryer to dry his clothes. Please will you help?
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Total needed £170L is a single mum with a daughter aged 9 years older. The council have moved the family into a large home but there is no flooring. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and she is unable to afford flooring. The bare floors are dangerous, especially for the daughter. She has hypertension as well, which affects her ability to work. We are seeking support to purchase a carpet for the living room.
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Total needed £200N has recently split form her partner after it came to light he had been sexually abusing their daughter. She has left the family home as her daughter is too traumatized to continue living there. Luckily she has been offered a property with a local housing association but the only snag is it isn't carpeted. N has left with nothing, so is starting from scratch with very little resources. Just hoping a kind donor will help out. Thank you.
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Total needed £200M lives with her 2 sons. One on her sons has highly complex developmental, educational, and mental health needs, with severe anxiety and germophobia, disrupted schooling, and escalating behaviours that place significant strain on his family. He is not able to attend his Special Educational Needs and Disabilities school due to his complex needs, and his Mum is his full time carer. The council have moved the family to a more suitable property but there is no cooker and they cannot afford to purchase one.
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Total needed £200S has recently had to give up work due to ill health and is now receiving Universal Credit. However during this difficult period she has got into debt on her gas and electric. This means every time she is able to top up either her gas or electric, 20% is taken to repay the debt. S lives with young son and older son who is working but limited hours on a zero hours contract so unable to contribute much. She would appreciate your support in helping clear her gas bill.
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Total needed £150This man has been relocated to Cornwall. He has a rare autoimmune disease which also affects his mental health. He receives full Personnel Independence Allowance and Universal Credit. He has been given a 2 room flat but he only had clothes, nothing else. Another charity has provided basic items but he really needs a washing machine. Please will you help?
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Total needed £185O is a refugee from Somalia. He came to the UK as a child but turned 18 recently. O was born out of wedlock and was treated very badly and discriminated against as a result. His only support was his mother and she passed away 3 years ago. O is in need of clothing and shoes as he has grown since coming to the UK and has nothing suitable for the variable British weather. He also needs toiletries and hair care items. We would like to buy these items for him.
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Total needed £160R has been living in temporary accommodation due to a relationship breakdown. R left the family home with only clothing for himself and is starting over again to make a home. R has R works a zero-hour contract and receives Universal Credit due to his low wage. He would like to get pots, pans, a kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, clothes airier and towels so he can settle into his new accommodation. He would also like an iron and board for improving presentation and increasing employment prospects.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150This man has been relocated to Cornwall. He has a rare autoimmune disease which also affects his mental health. He receives full Personnal Independence Payment and Universal Credit. He has a small flat but nothing in it. Another charity have helped with basics but did not have a bed. He is currently sleeping in a chair. Please will you help him get a sofa bed so he can get a proper sleep. Thank you.