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.

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.

E, a single mum to two teenagers, is getting used to relying on benefits after a string of bad luck. She had three people drive into her within two weeks of starting a new, well paid job. This has left her with physical and emotional health difficulties. The car was also written off, which left her unable to travel to work, meaning she lost her job and can no longer afford the repayments on her debts. E is working with us to mange her money and get back into work. Please can you help us support her over Christmas with a food voucher and utilities?

This gentleman, who moved area over a year ago, has found himself in financial hardship and unable to afford furniture for his home. His basic pension covers his rent and bills and he is often short before the end of the month. This gentleman has kidney failure and needs to attend hospital dialysis sessions three times a week. With your kind donations we want to provide him with a sofa.

L, a single lady who has been referred by her local authority for our assistance, is in receipt of Universal Credit and has health and debt issues. She does her utmost to keep her home tidy, but her existing hoover is no longer functioning properly. The problem is made worse by L's health issues which mean she struggles manoeuvring the hoover round her home. If you can help her with this request, that would be brilliant. Thank you.

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.

Our client, I, who is currently homeless and living in temporary sheltered housing, has an immigration application pending and currently doesn't have access to public funds so cannot access benefits. He is not able to work, due to his mental health concerns. I is destitute and needs £100 for a food voucher. He also needs some money to buy some winter clothes. £100 will be spent on a voucher for a clothes shop to buy a winter coat, shoes, trousers and a jumper.

There is a lot in K's life to cause her stress. She lives alone, her children are not with her at present, she has some debts and just doesn't have enough money coming in to live on. K is taking steps to straighten things out with the help of local agencies. However, her phone has broken, making it extremely difficult to keep in regular contact with those who are helping her. £100 will enable her to get a phone with which she can also access the internet and work online when she needs to.

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.

This family of refugees from Afghanistan, who came to the UK in the summer, do not have any recourse to public funds and are really struggling. Their eldest daughter is six years of age and needs new school uniform as she has had a growth spurt and the weather has turned very cold recently. They would also like to buy an air-fryer to make cooking easier for them. Your help would be very much appreciated.

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.

TM, who has a mental health disability and is signed off work, has been in touch with the Christians Against Poverty team (CAP), due to escalating debts. CAP will work with him to try to reduce his debts and support him with a personal finance plan to help him. TM, who lives alone in rented accommodation, struggles to afford to travel to a launderette most weeks, and his washing machine has been irreparable for a long time. TM is desperately in need of a replacement and we have sourced one for £199.99. Please can you help?

A, a young mother who experienced domestic abuse from her partner, has secured her own home and is now rebuilding her life. She is raising three children on her own, is experiencing financial difficulties, due to the cost of living crisis, and struggling to manage her bills and shopping. A needs a new bed frame and would be grateful and appreciative of any help towards this.

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.

L, a lovely local lady who regularly comes along to church groups, takes part in the community and supports the committee, overseeing new homes in the area to make sure everyone gets the home they need. She has time for anyone who needs her. L is living off her pension with her husband who is disabled. She needs a new fridge freezer as hers is badly damaged and she has had to throw food away which has further impacted her tight budget. L budgets her money well, she just needs a bit of help.

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.

M, a single gentleman living on his own is a builder who had an incident a few months ago that has damaged his back. He has been off work for a while, which has led to him struggling to even provide himself with his basic needs. M needs support with gas and electric top-ups and also some food vouchers, as he can barely provide himself with these and he's used almost all his savings.

K, a single parent who is in debt due to her household bills, has a very low income and is struggling to repay her debt, being reliant on food banks and food pantries. She has been without a fridge freezer for a few weeks, since her old one broke down irreparably, and cannot afford to replace it. This means that K can't keep food fresh, which is affecting her diet and wellbeing. Your support to purchase a replacement fridge freezer would make a huge difference to her.

T, who has suffered significant health issues which have caused him to become isolated, has also been suffering financial issues, due to his mental health. He doesn't have a washing machine and can't afford to buy one, which means that he is struggling to keep his clothes and bedding clean. This is causing him further problems as he can't rely on having clean clothes to leave this house in, due to struggling to afford to visit a launderette. A washing machine would mean he can keep his clothes clean.