J. is 53, lives alone on Universal Credit while managing severe kidney, hearing, and mental health conditions. She faces extreme financial hardship and overwhelming anxiety due to ongoing debt enforcement. J. lacks a working cooker, forcing her to rely on expensive or unsuitable food, which further compromises her complex health and dietary needs. A grant for an cooker will allow her to prepare nutritious, affordable meals, bringing vital stability, relief, and dignity to her life.

This young single mum on a low income is struggling financially. She recently moved house due to a break down in a relationship. Mum is worried about the noise from the children and worried they may get splinters in their feet as the stairs are not in the best of condition they are bare floor boards at the moment. Please can you help?

Mr. Y is currently living on a limited income and receiving Universal Credit, but he is committed to improving his future by working as a security guard. He has successfully completed his SIA training and now needs support to pay for his licence. This final step will help him access stable employment and financial independence. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference. Thank you for your support.

My client has multiple health conditions meaning he is unable to work. He has amassed a large amount of debt over the last few years and we are trying to assist to find the best solution, but it will take some time. Meanwhile he is struggling to afford food, relying on Foodbanks and is in need of some help. Would you be able to help him with a shopping voucher so that he can stock up on some food and essentials to keep him going whilst we assist please?

L has been referred to us by our local MacMillan cancer support worker for help carpeting her new bungalow. She has stage 3 cancer and has had to move due to her care needs. She can't work and her only income is from benefits (she has no savings). The new property is being rented through a local housing association and it isn't carpeted. We have an offer of free carpets if an amazing Acts 435 donor would help with the fitting cost.

Mr. M, a refugee in receipt of Universal Credit, is determined to build a more secure future by pursuing employment in the security industry. He has successfully completed his SIA training and now requires support with the cost of his licence. Your contribution, no matter the amount, would help Mr. M overcome this barrier, access stable employment, and move towards greater financial independence. Thank you for your support.

L has been struggling after been diagnosed with cancer. It's all happened very quickly; she found a lump, was seen by a consultant then had surgery two weeks later. She's recovering at the moment and awaiting radiotherapy treatment. She is grateful that the tumour was found but it's a strange worrying time for L .She has a 13 year old daughter, a mortgage to pay and normal bills. We are unsure right now if and when she will return to work. Help with groceries & toiletries at this time would be appreciated.

B is an asylum seeker from Iran who has become homeless. We are supporting him with basic needs and finding housing. He is in need of a smart phone in order to communicate with the support agencies helping him. He also needs to carry out everyday administrative tasks associated with living in the UK. He would be so grateful for your support to buy a smart phone that will be a vital help towards rebuilding his life here in the UK.

A wonderful family would really appreciate having a skip to be able to help them with clearing out their house. Due to disabilities, Mum is not able to work and can't afford the extra payment of a skip. They would really love to be able to start sorting and clearing the backlog of items that, due to additional needs, they have not been able to work through. They will be supported to do this.

We are, at present, supporting a man in his thirties who is seeking sanctuary in the UK having had to flee the turmoil in Sudan. He is very keen to study Computer Science in the UK as well as improving his English. A laptop would be a big help with this. It will help him to study and practice his English outside of formal classes and get on top of his Computer Science studies as he seeks to build a new life in a new country. Might you be able to help?

K has recently been housed in our area, and is a victim of Domestic Violence. She has two children aged 6 and 9. She has no furniture or white goods in her home. She would be very grateful for any support you can give to provide her with a cooker in this time of crisis as they seek to start afresh.

A lost all his belongings when his former landlord mistakenly cleared his property, leaving him with very few personal possessions. He has suffered a number of setbacks recently, including relationship breakdown, loss of his vehicle and a period of homelessness. He desperately needs a new set of clothing so he can maintain his personal dignity, hygiene and self-esteem, and enable him to proceed with looking for work to progress towards a better future. Can you help him please?

A is a single mum to three children, the eldest two have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism but opposite levels of the spectrum, one is very quiet and does not like sounds or having people near him and needs a quiet space, the other is very lively and does not sleep at all. Mum is having to sleep in the lounge with her daughter so the boys have separate rooms. They are waiting for a larger council house but this could take time. One of the boys beds has broken slats and the mattress is soiled. Please can you help?

Our client is struggling with the cost of living and can't afford to buy a new washing machine. They have recently been moved from an oil heating system to electric, they only recently filling the oil tank up and haven't had the money back to cover the lost oil. They are struggling with the cost of the new electric tariff as well as affording petrol to drive to many essential hospital appointments - there is nothing left at the end of the month to start to save for a new washing machine.

Our beneficiary lost her husband to Covid and lives alone. She had to finish work early due to health reasons and is recently recovering from a double hip and knee replacement and is only just starting to get out of the house again. We'd like to be able to take her on a day out on the local barge with her daughter and son to encourage them to spend uninterrupted time together in nature around their husband/dad's anniversary. We hope this will increase her self-confidence to rejoin the community.

R and his partner have come to us for support with debt advice. R has been diagnosed with dementia; he is only 53. They have a young family and mum is trying to keep everything together as well as be a strong support for R. They currently have a debt on the meters and they have to pay £60 a week before the power goes on, this is leaving them with no money for food for the children. They are receiving benefits and we have supported with claiming disability benefit for R. Please can you help?

W and J both have severe health conditions and although they have a king sized bed they use two single mattresses which helps with W's back problems. Unfortunately both mattresses are now so old they don't give any support and the couple have asked if anyone can help. Their situation is quite dire in that they have carers in to help with the large amount of laundry due to one of their children being incontinent. This leaves no extra money to be able buy new mattresses.

K lives in Cornwall with her teenage daughter. She has severe, ongoing health problems. Her daughter also has health problems and has to make regular lengthy hospital trips. K has recently moved house to flee an abusive relationship. She is working with us at our CAP centre and is determined to get herself back on track financially. Moving house and settling in has been costly and K needs help for the next couple of months to pay her bills so that she can clear her debt.

This husband was badly beaten up in the last year and so is unable to continue his hair salon business due to a lack of feeling in his hands. At the moment their household budget is currently unsustainable. He is looking at starting a new coffee roasting business and has been invited to go Wellingborough to see how to set up such a business. Whilst the accommodation is being provided free due to his circumstances, he can't afford the return train and taxi fares. Can you help?

A is a single mum with caring responsibilities for her teenage daughter who has mental health issues. She is in receipt of Universal Credit with Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity. She and her daughter have just moved into a council flat and whilst they have some items, they do not have anywhere to store food properly. A fridge freezer would be a massive help as it would enable them to shop, cook and budget more effectively. Please help if you can. Thank you.