P has had a deterioration in health and has run up some debts that she is trying to clear, working with Christians Against Poverty Money Coaching. Recently she has not been able to go to work because of health issues (a recent diagnosis of cancer and unstable diabetes) and money has been very tight. A plan is in place to work on the debts but her car, which she will need to get to work, needs attention because the front spring has gone. Help from Acts 435 donors to pay for the car repair is requested.

A is single mother of six children, as sadly her husband died suddenly. Her landlord kicked her out because she couldn't pay rent, so the Council moved her to temporary accommodation. She lost everything during the move because she doesn't have space. We are trying to sort out her Universal Credit but at the moment she needs help to pay her bills that she hasn't paid from last house. A is in a very fragile condition, her emotional and mental health is really bad at the moment.

M lives with her husband; they both have health problems and are living on benefits. They receive Universal Credit and she gets Personal Independence Payments. Her fridge has broken down and she urgently needs a new one but doesn't have the funds to buy one. It would be wonderful if she could get help towards a new fridge.

N has been through a very turbulent time with unfortunately suffering an infestation of rats. She and her two children had to move into temporary accommodation whilst the landlord fixed the problem, although N had to contribute to the costs. N has heart failure having had 3 cardiac arrests. She is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments. The rats had got in via a disused drain and have destroyed the daughter's bed, storage, chest of drawers, clothing, everything in that room, where they have chewed through and left excrement and urine everywhere.

M is an older lady who works part time and is in receipt of Universal Credit. Due to mobility issues she had to reduce her working hours. She has been in very unsuitable unfurnished temporary accommodation for a number of years but has now been offered the opportunity to move to sheltered housing. She will need to buy white goods and other furniture but has no savings and is also burdened with overdrafts and credit card debt. Can you help M to purchase some essentials for her new home?

N has had a tough year and recently was in a nasty car accident and the fallout has meant that she has no money until December. She urgently needs to pay a £100 utility bill- if she doesn't, the arrangement she was on where they match her payments will fail and she will be in major financial problems. She also desperately needs new glasses and even with her benefits she isn't going to be able to afford them and she is stressed at not being able to see. These cost £80. Please can we help?

Our beneficiary is a young mother with two children under six years, who is struggling to pay off historic debts whilst trying to keep up with current bills. She is on a low income and receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. The family is being supported by Family Solutions. The current cooker is more than 15 years old and beyond repair. We would like to raise funds towards making a proper functioning cooker a reality, so that the family can have a wider range of dishes.

G is about to be discharged from hospital and has nowhere to go. His relationship has broken down and he has been evicted from his home. We are hoping the Council will be able to house him in temporary accommodation as soon as possible. Citizens Advice are doing what they can to help as he has a number of debts and has just been hit with a huge tax bill, so has no money to buy food. Could you please consider supporting this gentleman with a voucher towards food, drink and toiletries? Thank you.

E, a single disabled mum of two disabled children, is drowning in debt. Citizens Advice have advised that the best course of action to tackle her debts is to go bankrupt, but it costs a lot of money, money that E does not have. Please may you consider supporting this family with £200 toward the £680 bankruptcy fee so that they can rid themselves of the worry and stress of being in debt for good? Thank you so much.

A, a vulnerable gentleman, has had his phone cut off, having gotten into £30 of arrears. The company have now added a £200 fee for early termination of his contract and it is with a debt collector. A's phone is vital, he has multiple health issues including mental health problems. Citizens Advice have contacted the supplier to ask they put a hold on the debt so it does not increase. Please may you consider helping this gentleman to get his phone back? Thank you.

L is a single mum of six children, the youngest of whom is just five months old and mum has some health conditions involving her heart. Her washing machine is a much used and needed facility with two teenagers, two toddlers, a baby and a nine year old. There is always a lot of washing and she is struggling without one. There is no spare money to buy one because of the increase in rent, heating and food bills, and L is on a low income. A working machine would make an incredible difference to this family.

A is a single mum of three children whose violent husband was removed by Social Services. He left her with large rent arrears that, with Christians Against Poverty's help, she is tackling, but mum needs help paying her bills. Your donation will help her top-up A's electricity and gas for the winter, and a small part will go towards her phone bill.

K, a cleaner for a wealthy lady, has been evicted, needed to find new housing and has lost her job. She is very dynamic and a go getter, but is beset with health problems. K has chronic arthritis and is about to have an operation on her foot which will mean she won't be able to work for twelve months. She has been given housing and we are helping her furnish it, but it comes without a cooker. Please can you help K to get a cooker?

Our client, I, is twenty eight years old and a mum to two children. She works part-time around the school hours, as she feels It's important to teach the children a good work ethic, plus working gives her a sense of independence. Universal Credit pays her rent and tops-up her wages, but this still leaves little left for household items. Mum has no wardrobes for the children and really struggles for storage, causing chaos in the bedroom. She has asked for support with a wardrobe and small chest of drawers. Please can you help?

Mum, who is caring for her four children who are all under the age of four, is struggling financially after recently separating from her partner. Her two year old son is currently being assessed for an Autism diagnosis. He is able to climb over the current stairgates, which is causing mum to be worried and concerned around keeping him safe. Mum would like to install tall safety gates in the home that he wouldn't be able to climb over, keeping him and the other children safe. Thank you.

Mum works part-time and has two children. She just didn't know where to turn to for help when her fridge freezer suddenly stopped working, and one of her colleagues signposted her to us. Mum feels very ashamed to ask for help, as she is working and trying to get by, but I have explained that even people who are working are really struggling. This didn't ease her guilt, but she was overcome with emotion when I explained how Acts 435 works. Mum then told me she lives from pay to pay with no room for error.

Our client, A, is fifty two years old and sadly suffered a terrible sexual assault in his own home. He cannot bear to sleep in his bed and the police have taken all his bedding for forensic examination. He now suffers with his mental health and is sleeping on his sofa. Our client's support worker feels that if the room was changed and he had a new bed and bedding, this would help him enormously. Our client only receives benefits, as he had to give up work and cannot afford to replace these items. Please could you help him have a fresh start?

This gentleman, who was recently referred to us, moved into a property with his two children, but they have very limited furniture. Financial struggles are making it difficult for him to provide a comfortable home, and this challenge is taking an emotional toll. After his visit to the St Vincent de Paul centre, we are urgently seeking your help as the family is in need of a wardrobe, dining table and chairs. Any assistance toward this endeavour to create a stable and welcoming home environment would be deeply appreciated.

E is a Christians Against Poverty client who had to live in a refuge with her eight year old son because of domestic abuse. She has now moved into a council flat and needs a bed, mattress and bookcase for her son. E has not found work yet and so money is very tight. I have been able to find second-hand items. Please can you help? Many thanks.

This woman and her brother are struggling financially, sometimes going without food. They are unaware of available benefits, and she is suffering from severe depression, with her living conditions exacerbating her mental health. The flat is damp and mouldy. This woman is sleeping on the floor, and the situation is overwhelming, worsening her mental health. At St Vincent de Paul, we urgently seek your help with a single bed and a fridge to ease the pressure, whilst we collaborate other relevant agencies.