Gateway M40

J is forty three and this year had a terrible accident which left him needing back surgery He then lost his job and his marriage broke down, leaving him homeless, meaning his whole world had fallen apart in a matter of months. J has been offered a flat and the rent will be paid by Universal Credit. His ex-partner will not allow him to take any items from the home. J has nothing for the flat except a blow-up bed his friend has gifted. New carpets will keep the heat in and make it homely.

Our client, who is fifty four years old and has a son aged twelve, has just been given custody of her eleven year old grandson due to her daughter having issues with drugs and alcohol. B has tried so hard to support her daughter, but she knows she now has to put the boys first. Currently her grandson is sleeping on a blow-up mattress on her son's bedroom floor At a tight squeeze, our client will be able to put another bed in the bedroom, but cannot afford one out of her part-time wages. Please could you help?

T, who is fifty nine years of age, is a volunteer at our local food bank. He has approached us to ask for help as he feels he can now open up to us, and sees us as his extended family. T is unable to work as he has a disability. This gets him very frustrated which is why he loves supporting the food bank. He has never owned a washing machine and is really struggling getting to and from the launderette with heavy washing. T cannot afford such an expense out of his benefits and would be very grateful for your support.

Our client is a single mum to a seven year old son who has severe autism. As mum is his full time carer, she is unable to work and only receives benefits. Both of her parents are very unwell and her dad is awaiting surgery, so she is also caring for them. Mum has to get taxis to and from her parents as she is on a very tight time frame. She is exhausted, but keeps going every day. Her cooker has broken and she does not have any other way of cooking for her son. Please could you help a desperate mum?

B, w is fifty one years of age, has recently come out of a domestic violent relationship after her partner was arrested. Before the police arrived, he destroyed everything in the home and left her hospitalised. She cannot afford to replace the broken items out of her benefits. B needs lots of rest to recover from her injuries, and an air-fryer would make cooking so much easier. She also needs to replace her broken kettle and dinner service. A heated blanket would help keep B warm. Please can you help?