L is a single parent to a one-year-old child and recently moved into the empty property. She has recently moved into a new property, but it is unfurnished and she doesn't have any furniture of her own. L has a low income which only just covers her daily living expenses, and she has no savings, can't afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that she can keep her and her baby's clothes and bedding clean without frequent costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette.

E suffers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and anxiety and is unable to work. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and is in the process of claiming Personal Independence Payments. She has outstanding rent arrears and is struggling financially. Her existing fridge freezer is not working and is not freezing. She would be able to shop and cook more economically with a working fridge freezer. Please can you help her with this request - she says it would make a massive difference. Thank you.

R lives alone and has not been able to work for over a year due to mental health problems. She suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has frequent panic attacks. She receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments and just about manages to cover her general spending, but has little left over for anything else. Her washing machine has broken down and there is no way she can afford to replace it herself. She would really appreciate your help.

A was unsuitably housed, but has just moved into a new property. His new flat is unfurnished, and A is on a very low income so unable to afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean without costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette. This will also allow him to save more quickly towards other items he needs.

A Ukrainian refugee family asks for your help to purchase a washing machine and have it delivered to their home in Leeds. They have three children and they have been accommodated in a house without a washer. They ask for your help to purchase one so they can manage their time better as the father is job hunting and wanting to provide for his family in these challenging economic times. Please help them to settle better in the midst of crisis in the Ukraine.

Can you please help my client to buy a new freezer? X's freezer has recently broken and she cannot afford a new one as she is living on benefits. She is a carer for one of her children who has ADHD and Autism. X describes her freezer as a lifeline, as she has five children, and she normally does a freezer shop on a regular basis. X is really struggling to find the time to prepare and cook hot meals from scratch every night having such a large family.

R has recently moved into his own flat after being made homeless. He has spent time in supported accommodation and has overcome lots of hurdles to get to where he is now. He has two children who are now able to visit him in his own place. R would love to get a vacuum cleaner as someone has donated carpets for him and he wants to keep the flat clean for his children. Thank you.

R and her toddler are in the process of moving into new accommodation- the family home is no longer available to them as her Dad needs constant care for his dementia. She needs a washing machine as no white goods are provided in the new flat. She is unable to work due to mental health issues and anxiety. Her only income is Universal Credit and this does not allow her to save for items such as this. She would really appreciate any help you could give towards her getting a washing machine. Thanks.

S came to the UK as a refugee and successfully set up and ran his own business for a time. Sadly, following Covid, the business failed and he also ended up losing his home. He was homeless for two years, mainly sofa surfing, but has now moved into his own flat. S receives Universal Credit but has little to spare to furnish and equip his new home. He would be very grateful for help to buy a sofa as he currently has nothing but the floor to sit on.

O has lived in her home for the last two years with her little girl. The property has no carpets in the bedrooms or hall, stairs and landing. This is unsafe for her small child, as well as making the house feel really damp. O, who isn't working, has no savings or family to support her and simply can't afford the high cost of carpeting her home. Carpets would mean the world to O and her daughter. Can someone please help?

C has been living in temporary accommodation, but has just been offered a permanent flat of her own, however, it is unfurnished and she has no furniture or white goods of her own. C receives some benefits, but they only just cover her basic living costs and don't leave her much to save towards all the items she needs. She has been sourcing as much as she can from friends or Freecycle. C's most urgent need is for a bed so that she has somewhere to sleep.

J's landlord increased the rent on his property to a level that he could no longer afford, so he and his family had to leave their home. He has secured a new flat, but it is unfurnished. J has a low income and can't afford to purchase much. In particular, he doesn't have a bed for his 6 year old son. Due to the small size of the room his son will be in, a full-size bed won't fit, so he needs a futon-style bed to fit into the available space.

S is a single mother who is raising three young children. Living on benefits, she struggles to manage household expenses and meet her family’s needs. One essential item S lacks is a washing machine, which would make an enormous difference. This support would bring a vital tool for her family’s daily comfort and health, easing some of her financial burdens and giving her the ability to focus more on her kids' wellbeing. With your help, S can provide her children with a clean, comfortable home.

H is a newly single parent to a child under the age of two. Her ex-partner has taken all the appliances out of the property, leaving her with no way to wash her child's clothes. Mum lives in a ninth floor flat, meaning making trips to the launderette is near impossible. She is resorting to washing the clothes in the bath. H is currently waiting for Universal Credit to change her claim to a single claim, however, at the moment the funds go to her ex-partner, leaving her with only child benefit in her name.

This lady works as a carer, but has had to take time off for cancer treatment. She was not paid during that time, but as she shares a house and, therefore, rent with a friend, she has managed to keep debt free. However, they do not have a washing machine and this lady finds washing by hand very strenuous. Your help to purchase a reconditioned washer will be such a help to her.

P suffers with mental health problems and is unfit for work. After spending time in supported accommodation, the family has now moved into its own property. Mum is having to sleep on the settee and the children are mostly staying with nearby relatives as they have no mattresses for their beds. P receives Universal Credit, but is struggling to meet her everyday living costs and there is no way she can afford to buy these herself. She would be very grateful for your help.

H is a single mother who is dedicated to providing the best for her children. However, without a fridge freezer, she's forced to shop daily and cannot store fresh food in bulk, making it difficult to plan balanced meals and manage costs. A fridge freezer would allow her to store foods, saving time and reducing food waste and money. Your donation would make a tremendous difference by easing her daily challenges.

N is a single mum of five children who recently had a fire in her kitchen and all her white goods were destroyed. She was gifted a fridge freezer, however, she is without a washing machine. N has been handwashing all the clothes, but this is taking over her life. She has piles of unwashed clothes in the living room as she's struggling to keep on top of everything. N, who is struggling with the cost of living and only receives Universal Credit for two of her children. has no spare money to fund the washer herself.

C, an ex-serviceman who has suffered a lot of trauma as a result, is a single dad, trying to do the best for his son. He is in very poor accommodation with no hot water and heating, and his washer has broken. C, who is on basic benefits with only a few pence left currently, has no money to pay for a replacement and is having to walk two miles to the launderette. He is so low, and is really struggling to manage and look after his son properly. A new washer would make all the difference to C. Please can we help?

V's husband passed away a few years ago and she struggled to stay in the property. She broke her elbow a year ago and because she couldn't live on her own, stayed with a friend, but now her elbow is healing, she has to move out. V, who now has a flat, has just a television that a friend gave her. She desperately needs a double bed to start her off, as she has three crumbling discs and arthritis, and her elbow is still healing. V only receives disability benefits and has no spare income for the bed. Please could we help her?