£160 remaining for a washing machine and a double bed
This family, consisting of father, mother and three teenagers, all have learning difficulties and are unable to work. They are receiving benefits, have no savings and live in a social housing flat. They have a lot of debt because they struggle to budget on a low income. Christians Against Poverty is putting together a debt repayment plan for them. Both their washing machine and double bed are broken and we can replace them with good second-hand replacements for £100 and £60 respectively, through our local supplier DFS.
S is on benefits and, as all her money goes on bills, she has no money left over to be able to buy a mattress. The current mattress is in really poor condition and S can feel the base of her bed, which has now given her a very painful back. Please can you help her to replace the double mattress?
This client has multiple sclerosis and has recently been given permanent accommodation that suits his disability. He has been in temporary accommodation for some time and has moved in with very little. This client is in need of an electric cooker so he can cook better meals to help his condition. Please can you help?
A, who has recently moved and is without furniture, is not able to afford to buy a double bed as she is going through bankruptcy with Christians Against Poverty. A has been through cancer and has been caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's. Please can you help her?