This young person was refused asylum, but the Home Office sent a decision to the wrong address and whilst we are supporting him to appeal, he is now homeless and struggling financially as he lost the support he was receiving from the Home Office. This young person needs support to buy a monthly bus travel pass so he can travel to us to resolve his legal issues and to receive mental health support, and a £50 food voucher to allow him to survive until his appeal is hopefully reinstated.

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.

A, a single mother with two young children under the age of six, receives Universal Credit and Child Benefit. She recently moved to a first-floor flat, but the neighbours complain about noise, as there are no carpets and this also makes the flat seem cold. A, who works part-time while her children are in school, is willing to pay for underlay to reduce the noise, but needs assistance to cover the cost of carpets for the bedroom and living room. Your help would be appreciated.

A, an asylum seeker who arrived in our area eight months ago, having had to leave his family in Syria (including three boys aged twelve, nine and two), receives £9 per week. He has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language, chess club and lunch cultural events each week. A needs help to buy clothes as he doesn't have any winter clothes and would be very grateful for your support.

S is an asylum seeker from Iran who is here with her partner and her five month old daughter. Her phone broke around a month ago so, since then, her and her partner have been sharing a phone. S needs a phone to be able to learn to study English, navigate around her new home city, answer important emails and stay in touch with friends and family.

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.

R, one of our Foodbank clients, has recently moved from a supported hostel into his own flat and has little furniture. We would like to raise funds to get him a bed and then will access after to see what else he needs. Please can you help?

SW is a twenty four year old asylum seeker who is currently living in a hotel with her younger sister. She has recently started college, but her phone has stopped working, which means she cannot access the college website to stay up to date with college work and communication. Without a working phone, it is difficult for her to stay in contact with her immigration solicitor as well as her support networks during very uncertain and stressful times. This is all affecting her mental health quite a lot.

AI, an asylum seeker mother who lives in a hotel with her three children, fled from Pakistan because of kidnapping threats to her children, due to violent family conflict. She struggles financially, receiving £8 weekly for each member of the family to buy food and clothing (the food provided by the hotel is unsuitable). AI is proud that her daughter was accepted by Westminster Academy, but buying a uniform, a PE kit and a school bag, plus some winter clothing, has been a source of sleepless nights. Please can you help to change her life?

This Iranian refugee is struggling to do her e-Visa, as required by the Home Office, before the end of 2024, as she has no smart phone and no means of saving for one. She asks for your help with £120 to purchase a refurbished one she has seen. This lady is also keen to use the phone to take up some further online English lessons to further her pursuits for employment in the UK, using her qualification from her country of origin. Please can you help her if you are able?

C is an asylum seeker who is studying hard at college to get his Maths and English qualifications. He is a keen learner, but it is really difficult for him to do his homework and access all the necessary information online without his own laptop. Thank you for helping C to succeed in his learning so that he can seek further qualifications and find a job, once he is allowed to work.

S is the father in a family of nine who are living in the UK as refugees. He and his wife are anxious to learn English as soon as possible so that they can find employment. They have have been offered places on a language course in the next town, but have no spare money for bus passes to get there. They are also in need of coats for their seven children and warm winter clothes. Please would you help us to support this family as they try to settle into a very different life here?

H is a dedicated single mum trying to manage the needs of her family while living on benefits. The essential item missing in her home is a washing machine, which makes the simple task of doing laundry a stressful and time-consuming challenge. Your donation will provide H with a washing machine, making a huge difference in her daily life. With this support, she can focus more on her children and less on the struggle of keeping up with laundry.

O is an asylum seeker who regularly attends our support drop-ins and also takes part in our twice weekly English classes. It is difficult for him to do his homework and access any information or additional English classes online with only a phone. We would love to get him his own laptop. Thank you so much for helping him with this!

Our client is a refugee who currently relies on benefits. He is unable to cover the costs associated with obtaining a travel document, which is essential for him to travel and fully integrate into society. Unfortunately, he cannot afford the costs associated with obtaining a travel document and the solicitor’s fee to help him with this process. Your support will enable client to take this important step forward, helping him build a more secure life.

SMS is an asylum seeker living in a hotel with her twelve year old son who recently entered secondary school. They fled from Syria due to the Syrian/Kurdish conflict which affected them severely. They are a very unhappy family and mum is anxious and distressed. SMS needs your help to buy winter clothing plus a school uniform, PE kit, school bag and shoes for her son. Please can you help to bring change to this family? Thank you.

MB, a vulnerable, single male who is currently sleeping rough, is battling with his immigration status. He has recently been in and out of hospital, due to ongoing health issues which cause pain in his arm and the loss of feeling in his legs. Because MB is sleeping rough, he really needs a warm winter coat and some essential food items. In addition, he must keep in regular contact with his Immigration Advisor, for which he will need £20 for a Tesco mobile SIM.

This father of a young family of five has unfortunately lost his job and is actively seeking work. However, they have no recourse to public funds and the family is in financial crisis. The church is currently supporting them with food parcels, but the family is losing control over its utility bills and rent. I know this request is not going to solve their problems, but your kindness and generosity will help towards supporting this family and their immediate need.

A has been living undocumented in the UK for over ten years while trying to claim asylum after surviving trafficking. She has finally been granted refugee status in the UK and has been given temporary housing by the council. Her belongings are at the house where she has been sofa surfing, and she needs help with moving her belongings into her temporary housing. This funding would cover the cost of a car to take A and her belongings to her new home.

Z, who has arrived in the UK from Iran, would like to have a sewing machine. She is unable to afford most clothing items and would like to make them herself, as well as mend her children outfits. She is also wanting to spend her time in sewing, as it keeps her occupied and help her to feel better in herself, rather than feeling bored and depressed. Z is on Universal Credit so couldn't afford one otherwise.