Our client, D, needs photo ID on his release from prison to facilitate all the official things he needs to do to begin his new life post prison. He is engaging positively with Junction 42 and this practical support towards a passport will aid his recovery and his reintegration into society.

This man lost his job two years ago which led to his marriage breaking down, causing him to have a mental breakdown. He ended up living in his car and has been too ashamed to see his children for the last year. This man has now been allocated a flat and has managed to furnish it. He is looking for routes back into employment, however, as he is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, he cannot afford a washing machine. With your help, we can supply and deliver a second-hand one with a six month warranty

This man lost his job two years ago which led to his marriage failing, causing him to have a mental breakdown. For the last year he has been living in his car and has been too ashamed to see his children. This man has now been rehoused and has furnished it with second-hand items. He receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, but hasn't got any spare money for a cooker. This man wants to cook for his children when they visit, and we can supply a second-hand cooker with a warranty. Please will you help him?

S is a mum of two children and also a carer to her mum who has been in a coma in the hospital for the past few months. S has been unable to work, due to the commitments of looking after her mum as well as the children when they are back from school. She goes to the hospital four times a week, which is out of the area. This has been really costly for her, as sometimes she needs a taxi from hospital to get to the kids school for pick up on time. Please could you help us to supply a bus pass and train tickets for a month and food vouchers?

R wants to lift herself out of a rut by starting a new career as a personal trainer. She has been gifted a course with the PT Academy because the other person decided they didn’t want to do the course anymore, but they require an administration fee to transfer it to her. R has had major struggles with her mental health, and exercise really helps her. She would like to pass on this knowledge to others, helping her to feel useful again and giving her purpose.

C has not had a father figure in his life since the age of six years old, due to witnessing domestic abuse. He has struggled later in life with which direction to take and, although he managed a couple of jobs, he has very much declined in his mental health and is not working. C, who suffers with anxiety and mild depression, is working alongside his support worker at Talkworks. This is a year's membership so he can go every other day, and the opening times will work.

B receives Universal Credit and is a volunteer with our local charity, Newbigin Community Trust. He is an asset when needing someone to accompany members of our local community to doctors and hospital appointments. B's car insurance is due and our team have managed to get the payment down to £600, but this is still expensive. Donations of £200 can be used to pay four monthly instalments which would really help B to manage his finances and continue with the voluntary work he does for our community.

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.

L and her teenage daughter fled Ukraine due to the war, leaving behind their home, friends, and her daughter’s ballet career. Back home, her daughter was a ballerina with dreams of a bright future. Now she is determined to start a new path and pursue a marketing degree at university. However, she must pass the IELTS exam to be accepted. As a single mum who is on benefits, L can't afford the cost of the exam. Your donation will help L’s daughter to take this essential step and build a future here in the UK.

This lady is on a low income and, due to the rising costs of household and general bills, is struggling to make ends meet. She is in need of a new microwave as hers recently stopped working and she is currently unable to use the cooker, due to health reasons. Due to this, the microwave is currently this lady's only means of heating up food.