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.

G, a single mother with a teenage daughter who is growing fast, has mental and physical health issues and is on a very low income. She needs to replace items of school clothing which her daughter has outgrown, but does not have the finances to do so. Her daughter has wide feet and so needs to get appropriate shoes which are more expensive. She also needs school specific items, as well as trousers for the winter, trainers and a PE kit. G has no family or additional support to help out.