A has been in recovery from alcohol dependency for twelve months and is doing really well rebuilding his life. He tells me that he had to leave the recovery home a month early, as his wife moved on to another man and left two teenage boys to fend for themselves. The home they are living is in desperate need of decorating, so it would be lovely if we could help him with funds to decorate a room, as he is trying so hard to make a home for the three of them to live in.

S came to the UK as a refugee and successfully set up and ran his own business for a time. Sadly, following Covid, this 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 is surviving on Universal Credit and has little to spare to furnish and equip his new home. He would be very grateful for help to buy an electric cooker as he currently has no means of preparing hot food.

F, an Afghan refugee who has come here with his wife and four children. has been placed in our city by the UK government.. The family is in need of car seats for each of the children and a microwave. We are applying for two car seats, for the four and six year old, and a microwave on this application. This will enable them to safely travel around as a family.

F is an Afghan refugee who has come here with his wife and four children, and the UK government has placed them in our city. The family is in need of car seats for each of the children. We have submitted another request for car seats for two of the children and are applying for two car seats for their eighteen month old twins on this application. This will enable them to safely travel around as a family.

R has been living in a very basic hostel for almost year, due to lack of suitable housing after he was made homeless. He now has a flat, after his long wait, and is really keen to make it more liveable. R would really appreciate any help you could offer to get carpets for his bedroom and living room, as his floor is bare wood. He has been really proactive and has managed to source some furniture and some lamps, but the flooring lets in the cold and it would be a huge help to him to get carpets.

MK, an entrenched rough sleeper, has been homeless for around two decades and is living in hostel accommodation. He would appreciate a voucher for some shoes and winter clothes, a top-up voucher for his phone, a haircut (as his beard has grown long since he has been homeless) and a beard trimmer to maintain his beard after the haircut.

B has poor mental health and has been living in supported accommodation for five years. He has now moved into his own flat and has got together most of the furnishings he needs, but he has no carpets so his home is starting to feel cold and uncomfortable. B receives Universal Credit, but is struggling to cover his everyday bills so cannot afford to pay for these himself. Carpet can be provided through the Acts 435 partnership, but your help to cover the fitting costs would be much appreciated.

D is a member of our local community who is in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance. He has recently moved into shared accommodation, following a split with his partner, but unfortunately doesn't have his own bedroom furniture. D really needs a double bed and mattress for his room, plus some curtains, a bedside table and a double blanket. D would be very grateful for any donations towards these items at this difficult time, both personally and financially.

This young man, who comes from a challenging background with no role models, has limited support from friends or family and relies on charity. He is in need of a coffee table and sofa, to make his home comfortable, and a vacuum cleaner. It would also be really helpful to get this young man some curtains. He would be delighted if someone was to help change his outlook on life. Thanks for supporting this young man's first chapter in living independently

This mum and her daughters, who had a house fire in their home and had to move into hotel accommodation, have a new house to rent. They have been gifted second-hand furnishings, but need to buy some clothes for both her daughters and herself, so they can start to feel ‘normal’ again. It would be amazing to help this family to get back on their feet

Our client is an asylum seeker who has limited funds and does not have anyone who can support her to fund an online course to prepare her for future employment. She wants to be a social worker, supporting children and adults with mental health. Our client is volunteering at the moment and also wants to develop her professional skill, based on her previous qualification back home. Our client will be happy with your kind support because it will empower her and help her towards future career plans. Thank you.

This lady has been visiting the St Vincent de Paul centre for a year, initially due to eviction and poverty. She now volunteers with us weekly, aiming to boost her confidence and self-esteem in order to manage her anxieties. To support this lady's recovery journey, we are seeking assistance for six one-on-one counselling sessions, which we believe will be a crucial step towards the stability and healing she deserves. These sessions will empower this lady to rebuild her life, providing a foundation for long-term positive change.

This gentleman is a dedicated volunteer who has severe learning needs that have impacted his adult life. Recently he suffered the loss of his father, which has left him deeply affected. With limited family support, he struggles to regain stability and does not fully understand his financial responsibilities, leading him into a downward spiral. At St Vincent de Paul, we are urgently seeking assistance to provide this gentleman with six one-on-one counselling sessions, which we believe will help him regain stability and work towards recovery.

KG, a single mum with children, has never had her own photo ID, due to the cost of ordering it, which has affected her ability to access Government services and some bank accounts. KG would like help in order to get her first ever passport.

J has recently been released from prison and all he has ever done is work as a taxi driver, but his licence has lapsed. He has been told by his employer that he can have his job back instantly, however, he needs to resit his licence and sit in front of a panel with the local authority. The costs are going to be around £750 including the medical etc. We would love to be able to raise some funds towards this from you all at Acts 435 to help get this person's life back on track.

J and A live, who live in a newly acquired, unfurnished Housing Association property, could not afford their rent so were evicted. Since then they have been homeless for two years, having lived for six months in a tent before being housed in temporary accommodation. They are on a very low income, with no savings, as A is in receipt of basic state pension and J is on Universal Credit. This couple are very grateful for any help towards a cooker, as they only have a microwave to cook with currently.

This gentleman and his partner, who is suffering with dementia, have been living in a very old caravan which carers were unable to attend. They have now been allocated a bungalow in sheltered accommodation. Their only income is the state pension of his partner and limited wages for the gentleman as he has been his partner's only carer. Their new home has no cooking facility so we are looking to provide a cooker to ensure hot meals are available on a daily basis. Thank you for your support.

C is a young care leaver who has recently been allocated her first flat which was unfurnished. She has used her small grant to get some essentials, but would really like a sofa and cushions so she has somewhere comfortable where she can relax and feel at home. This would help her to continue her struggle with mental health issues, caused by her challenging past. These health issues are currently preventing C from working, but she is keen to get on top of things. Your support would be much appreciated.

C is a young care leaver who has recently been allocated her first flat which was unfurnished. She has used her small grant to get some essentials, but still needs a double mattress and bedding. This would enable her to sleep better and to continue her struggle with mental health issues caused by her challenging past. These health issues are currently preventing C from working, but she is keen to get on top of things and make a meaningful life for herself. Your support would be much appreciated.

Through our Family Matters project we have an uncle who is looking after his niece full-time and needs to move house. Due to the new circumstances, he has spent his money on new furniture for his niece and has no extra finances to pay for flooring. This uncle needs his niece's bedroom carpeted. He has just graduated as a nurse and is working really hard to be a good uncle. Any support would be greatly appreciated.