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.

S is a single parent with a four year old child whose current washing machine has broken down. She is on Universal Credit, has no savings and has lots of debts. Following advice from Step Change, some of her benefit is taken to repay debts to various agencies. This is, therefore, reducing her available money to purchase a replacement machine. Any contribution to this much needed washer would be gratefully received. Thank you.

This mother had fallen into debt after her relationship broke down and she struggled to afford priority bills and still care for her children. She has recently become debt free, but still lives on a low income and has been managing without a washing machine for two months by sending clothes to family and friends. This mother really needs a machine, and a second-hand refurbished machine has been sourced. Please would you consider contributing to this need?

We would love you to join us in supporting a lady who has turned her life around by going sober and working her way out of debt. She is learning to drive so her and her son can be more independent. Thanks to backpay from her benefits, this lady has been able to pay for most of her lessons, but does not quite have enough for the test fees and two more lessons. She would be so grateful for your support to get her through this final stage of learning to drive.

This young mum has a fourteen month old daughter and would like to get her room set up to be a safer place for her to play, now she is mobile. Due to a lack of storage, this baby is currently drawing on the floor as a form of stimulation, because her toys are getting broken or lost in the small space. This donation will be used to buy some shelving/boxes and wallpaper in order to help mum create a space she can be proud of and in which her fourteen month daughter can thrive and safely play.

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.

This young man, who has recently entered temporary housing after sleeping rough and sofa surfing for over two years, only possesses one set of clothing which is unsuitable for the current colder weather. He desperately needs underwear, socks, t-shirt, jumper, trousers, winter coat and footwear so he can get out and about. Being on benefits means this young man can't readily afford these, so help funding these will be gratefully received.

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.

This gentleman has found a permanent home in his native village which will allow him to reconnect with his family after a long period of homelessness. He has been supported with his initial rent, white goods and a bed, but he needs bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, saucepans, crockery, cutlery, and a small radio please. He would be so grateful of your help to get these items so he can be properly settled in his new flat.

This lady is in crisis accommodation with a homeless service and has arrived with insufficient clothing and only one pair of sandals for footwear. She needs t-shirts, trousers, undergarments, pullover or fleece, plus a coat and proper shoes. These would enable her to be warm and healthy through the winter months. Can you help her please?

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.