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£150 needed for baby furniture

Miss C was originally living with her partner, however they separated and she left the property taking no furniture with her. From here, she sofa surfed for a year staying on friends' sofas while trying to save for a property of her own. She then became pregnant and managed to secure a property but has no furniture. Friends have helped with a lot of household goods but she is still without some furniture such as curtains and wardrobes for when the child arrives, can you please help?

City:
Axminster
Age:
21
Category:
Children
Expires:
In 3 days

£90 needed for a Debt Relief Order

Our Christians Against Poverty client has been working with us to reduce her debts, but our advice is that she now applies for a Debt Relief Order. She doesn't have the available money to pay this, so we are seeking different ways of funding it. Any help you could give would be really appreciated.

City:
Bristol
Age:
34
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
In 4 days

£65 needed for swimming lessons

L is a single mother aged 39 who lives with her son aged 9. She has learning difficulties and is in receipt of benefits but can't work due to social anxieties, and finds it hard to socialise. Therefore although her son attends school regularly he can't see his friends outside of school. He enjoyed school clubs for football and rugby which were stopped due to Covid-19. He has said he would like to have some swimming lessons to boost his confidence and self esteem. Please help this family.

City:
Cornwall
Age:
39
Category:
Children
Expires:
In 4 days

£90 needed for a Debt Relief Order

This gentleman is looking to complete a Debt Relief Order. The Debt Relief Order will help him clear his debts and give him a fresh start. He has suffered from ill health lately which has caused him to become financially unstable. He hopes to clear his debts and begin to rebuild his situation.

City:
Weston-super-Mare
Age:
34
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
In 5 days

£90 needed for a Debt Relief Order

M is a single 50 year old woman who was furloughed through lockdown and left without enough income to pay her ongoing liabilities. M fell into debt during this period and sought help from her local Citizens Advice. She has been recommended for a Debt Relief Order. Sadly, she cannot afford the £90 fee for this. Please help M afford this to give her a fresh start. Thank you.

City:
Winscombe
Age:
50
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
In 5 days

£90 needed for a Debt Relief Order

R is a 44 year old single man who fell into debt after the breakdown of his relationship with the mother of his two children. Around the same time, R lost his job and struggled with a deterioration of his mental health. He sought help from his local Citizens Advice and has been recommended for a Debt Relief Order to address his debts. Sadly he cannot afford the £90 fee for this. Please donate and enable R a fresh start so he can focus on his mental health and get back on his feet. Thank you.

City:
Yatton
Age:
44
Category:
Fresh Start
Expires:
In 5 days

£90 needed for utility bills

This man had just started a job as a supermarket delivery driver when he had to self isolate as he came in contact with a Covid case. He only received £16.00 in wages, lost his job and is now on Universal Credit. Because of the delay in payment he has had to use our food bank. He has kept up with his rent but is in debt with his gas and electricity supplier. The worry of these arrears are causing a lot of anxiety. Please can you help him clear this debt?

City:
St Agnes
Age:
50
Category:
COVID-19 Response
Expires:
In 6 days

£130 needed for a washing machine

A divorced mum with two school age children has been visiting the foodbank for help with food. She has not received maintenance from her ex in support of the children for well over 3 or 4 years and is surviving on old style Tax Credits and Housing Benefits. Her washing machine has now broken down and she would be grateful for some help towards getting a new machine. Her mental health is not good at present due to the strain of coping on her own.

City:
Blandford
Age:
45
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
In 6 days

£150 needed for bunk beds

T is a single parent of six children who has struggled with poor mental health for a number of years. She has often felt unable cope with daily living and her older children have often been left to care for their younger siblings. T has not worked as she battled with illnesses and they have been surviving off limited benefits. Her children have recently been provided with new bedding but the youngest do not have their own beds. Bunk beds would fit in the limited space and give these young children somewhere to sleep safely. Any help would be so appreciated.

City:
Torquay
Age:
39
Category:
White Goods and Furniture
Expires:
In 8 days

£150 needed for a under counter fridge

Mr C recently had a house fire in the kitchen which destroyed a number of appliances, including the fridge. Although he lives on benefits, he has been able to replace most of the other damaged items, but has not been able to afford a new fridge. Mr C is wheelchair bound and an under-counter fridge would allow him to easily reach his food. Any support would be so appreciated.

City:
Plymouth
Age:
48
Category:
White Goods and Furniture
Expires:
In 10 days

£95 needed for grocery vouchers

Z has had to have a total of 26 operations in her life, and has been admitted to a psychiatric unit on 3 occasions. She has a personality disorder, fibromyalgia, severe back pain, depression and anxiety, amongst other illnesses. On top of this, she was raped a few years ago and is currently going through the court process to convict her rapist. Z's son just turned 19 so she has lost the child element of her Universal Credit, meaning she cannot afford to put food on the table. Please help her.

City:
Weston-Super-Mare
Age:
47
Category:
Food and Heating
Expires:
In 10 days

£90 needed for a Debt Relief Order

A lost his job in June and has found himself in debt. He has been suffering from health issues but is now getting the support he needs and advice to deal with his debts. We would like to support his desire to become debt free and make a new start. A debt relief order would take away the pressure from debt so that A can focus on getting his health issues resolved. Thank you in advance for your help.

City:
Bristol
Age:
49
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
In 10 days

£80 needed for a table-top dishwasher

This lady suffers from Fibromyalgia, causing pain all over her body, severe back pain, and breathing difficulties, so standing at the sink is extremely hard for her. Her current dishwasher has broken, and she was trying to save up for a replacement, but has had a deduction from her benefits. She has a small amount saved, and three friends have promised additional funding to complete the purchase. It would be such a blessing to be able to purchase this item for her.

City:
Sherborne
Age:
49
Category:
White Goods and Furniture
Expires:
In 10 days

£100 needed for school uniform

We are looking to help a family impacted by Covid-19. M lost his job earlier this month and has been struggling to make ends meet to provide for his partner and 13 year old daughter. He needs to purchase a new set of uniform for his daughter as she starts year 9, she missed year 7 and 8 due to the pandemic and currently has nothing for her. He would be so appreciative of your help.

City:
Barnstaple
Age:
39
Category:
Clothes
Expires:
In 11 days

£150 needed for a deposit for a flat

T is currently in recovery for alcohol related issues. He is successfully turning his life around and is making progress. He has found a privately rented flat and is able to afford the monthly rent but is just struggling with the deposit payment. Any help towards the initial deposit would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

City:
Camborne
Age:
35
Category:
Housing
Expires:
In 11 days

£150 needed for childcare expenses

Dad is a widower and has had his leg amputated in a life changing operation. He has a three year old and childcare would give him some time to rest as he recovers from this operation. He cannot afford the associated costs and would be so grateful for any donations that would allow him this respite as adjusts to this big change.

City:
Bournemouth
Age:
60
Category:
Children
Expires:
In 11 days

£110 needed for an orthopaedic mattress and delivery

Recently, our client's wife passed away, and he has found life very hard to cope with. His children were taken into care and he lost his job, finding himself in absolute despair. With help of his support worker he is beginning to turn his life around. He has severe back problems and finds sleeping and mobility a problem, even though he is on strong pain relief. He has been advised to get an orthopaedic mattress to support his back and help him sleep better but he cannot afford it as he is waiting on benefits. Please could we help him ease some of the stresses of this difficult time?

City:
Truro
Age:
42
Category:
People with Disability
Expires:
In 11 days

£35 needed for a Debt Relief Order Fee

N is a mother of three and is a client with Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre in Bath. She is in desperate need of £60 to help pay for her Debt Relief Order. She has been through a difficult time as she is currently out of work and she has been struggling to pay for her basic utility bills such as water and heating. A Debt Relief Order will provide her with a fresh start and thereby give her the confidence to look for work and change her and her family’s future. Please help if you can.

City:
Holt, Trowbridge
Age:
52
Category:
Struggling with Bills/Debt
Expires:
Friday, 8 October