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.

A was street homeless for a long time before spending eighteen months in hospital due to her mental illness. On her recent discharge she was allocated a social housing property which is unfurnished. A would greatly benefit from a tumble dryer as she cannot access a launderette and has no drying facilities for her large amount of washing and soiled bedding. She has no savings and is on benefits with no family or friends to help her practically or financially, only ongoing support from the mental health team.

This young lady has autism which manifests in heightened sensory sensitivities. Therefore, the texture of wet dishes, the smell of detergent water, and clinking pots etc. is overwhelming for her. Added to this, she is obsessive about germs and cleanliness. As this young lady lives alone, she finds washing up very stressful and often painful. Her mental health team feel a dishwasher would relieve some of the stress of daily living, but as she cannot work, and is in receipt of Personal Independence Allowance, this is unaffordable. Please will you help?