R is a single Mum of 3 small children. She is the carer of one child with disabilities. She has been the victim of domestic abuse. Her only income is Child Benefits, Carer's allowance and Income Support of £30 per week. She is really struggling and uses the Food Bank. CAP are helping her sort out her debts. She is in social housing and there are no carpets just rough floor boards. She needs carpet for the children's bedrooms urgently. Please help.
J is a single Mum of 2 children. She was subjected to violent domestic abuse. She is in receipt of Income Support and Child Benefit and is just about managing without debt. There are no carpets in the bedrooms of her social housing and so the children cannot play on the floor safely. Can you please help her get carpets soon.
"N" is an elderly gentleman living on a pension only. He lives frugally but struggles to pay his bills. He has an appointment with Christians Against Poverty to help sort out his finances. Because he is in his overdraft he is having to pay high bank fees, money which he has not got. He cannot afford his gas and electric bill and is very worried about it. He is in despair as he has never been in this position before.
J works 20 hours a week on minimum wage. She has got into arrears with her rent and is fearful of being evicted. Christians against Poverty have started working with her to manage her budget but she needs to reduce her arrears as soon as possible. Please help her.
Started work in July but does not get paid for at least 2 weeks. All money they have required for food.
"M" is a lady who has her daughter as a carer. She has very limited mobility from hip fractures and arthritis and walks with difficulty with two crutches. She is on benefits and has just moved into Social Housing in a different area due to previous abusive neighbours. She needs carpets as she often falls over but cannot afford them as she is struggling to pay her bills.
Dawn having gone through her own challenges financially has now worked her way out the difficult times so much so she's helping others get out of debt and has been doing so for the last 10 years. Recently her cooker went BANG ! She has two young boys and still on a tight budget at home and needs to get a replacemnet cooker asap . Can you Hlep ? FWW 54 REFERS.
Emma has previously had an alcohol problem and this has resulted in her son going into foster care. She has had a period of abstinence for over 3 months now and she's doing really well. Part of getting her son back would for Emma to pass a hair alcohol test. There is a cost to this can you help towards this cost PLEASE ? FWW 55 REFERS
Tracey and her family have been struggling on their journey following a serious health crisis to one of their children 3 years ago. This has meant Tracey can only work part time as she cares for her family which has impacted their finances. The second hand bed and mattress is now beyond its life, can you help Tracey get her daughter a new mattress please. Thank you. FWW Refers 56
Single young man facing bankruptcy, on benefits and his bank account is now frozen. He has no money coming in until 9th August. He is working with Christians Against Poverty to help sort out his finances and debts. He needs money for food and bus fares He has been given Food Bank vouchers for immediate help. He is applying for jobs with no success and volunteers in a Heart Foundation shop which support him but with no finances. (He walks eight miles to the shop at least twice a week)
R is currently working with Christians Against Poverty to get help with his debts. He was evicted from his flat because of rent arrears built up after stopping work due to post traumatic stress. He is currently sofa surfing whilst applying for Universal credit and will get permanent accomodation once this comes through. He has his things in storage but is unable to pay the bill. Would you give so we can cover the next two months storage costs by which time he should have somewhere permanent