Our client is a young person who has recently reunited with his family in the UK after fleeing Afghanistan. They are currently struggling greatly with living expenses this winter as their family has no means of income apart from the benefits received by the eldest brother. He really needs help with food and winter clothes (jackets, jumpers and shoes) which can be costly. We will also top up his oyster card and provide them with vouchers for additional necessities.

The client is an Indian citizen who has lived in the UK for 20 years. He is currently homeless and without immigration status. He does not have an Indian passport and needs one for ID purposes. He is struggling with daily life due to not having any ID. Having a passport would also help his immigration case to progress quicker.

S was evicted from his home, but through the help of a local charity he has now found somewhere to live and he is very happy. He has long term chronic health problems and he is unable to work. S feels the cold and he has been advised to improve his diet. He would benefit from a small fridge, a kettle and toaster that he can keep in his room. He also needs new bedding as his old bedding was damp and couldn't be taken with him to his new home.

B is a mum to five children. She can’t be in employment as she supports her disabled child. However, that doesn't stop her from working in the community where she can. B volunteers at her local church and is always there to help people help themselves. B is careful with her money, but she has had a gap in benefits with being switched to Universal Credit. B needs help buying food and essentials for this period. We will use the money to buy a grocery shop in for her, so B can feed her family.

C is a single lady (47), unable to work due to many health issues and struggling with the passing of her dad whom she cared for. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) are helping her with sorting out her financial situation and budgeting. She is looking for a new fridge freezer because one of the doors broke off and cannot be repaired. Thank you so much for your kind donations.

This client's previous washing machine did not work and has been removed from the property, but she is unable to replace it. As a single mum with three dependents she therefore struggles to do the laundry. E has debts in terms of rent arrears, council tax and utility bills which are currently recovered from her benefits. Thank you for considering helping this family.

This client is in need of financial support to be able to install a washing machine and also to replace some essential kitchen items. As a single mum with three dependents she struggles to do the laundry as the old machine has been removed. E has debts in terms of rent arrears, council tax and utility bills which are currently recovered from her benefits. Thank you for considering to help this family.

A is a fifty eight year old man who has been trying to sort out a sudden change in his benefits since June 2024, with help from our church and Age UK. Universal Credit will only pay 90% of his rent and he has nothing more to live on. They refuse to look into it until his Incapacity Benefit has been approved, and it is unknown how long that will take. In the meantime, A heavily depends on charity to be able to eat, afford rent, pay for his phone and utility bills. Your donation will buy him time and get him through the winter

M is a single mum who is raising two children on her own. The youngest child, aged two, has health issues, resulting in him spending many days and nights in the hospital attached to ventilation machines. The eldest son is seven years old and has ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and is a very energetic boy due to this condition. Both children need full-on attention and care. M only has support from her sister and is extremely tired. The family has no sofa in the house and would love to be able to sit together to watch TV and cuddle each other.

M has been moved to a new home with her children. Through moving, M has had to pay lots of costs and has been charged rent on both homes through no fault of her own. M is worried about getting into debt as she lives on benefits and budgets carefully. Despite struggling with her mental health M is very determined and we are proud of her. M just needs a helping hand with a food shop and an electric top-up to get through this change.