This gentleman first made contact with us when he was sitting in the dark with no heating as he had no money for electricity. We have worked with him to help him with his debts and bills. This gentleman is in need of vinyl flooring. We can source the vinyl for free, but need help with the cost of fitting. He would also like a blind for his living room window as he feels it is very open and not private. This would also help with heating costs.

This lady came to us in urgent need of support, struggling with her mental health and had no access to food. At St Vincent de Paul, we have been working closely with this lady to address her most immediate needs, such as providing clothing and food. We now feel she is ready to take the next step in her journey through one-on-one counselling sessions, which will empower her to regain stability and confidence. We graciously request your assistance to help make this possible and any support would be deeply appreciated for six counselling sessions.

A, an asylum seeker who is part of our weekly drop In sessions, only has a phone as digital device, and it’s difficult for him to access any online learning opportunities or information on the small screen of his phone. It would help him a lot to increase his English skills and move on in life through having his own laptop. Thank you so much for enabling A to get a second-hand laptop.

This lady is a single parent who is working with Christians Against Poverty to become debt free. In 2024 she endured multiple issues affecting her welfare and finances. With our assistance, mum has successfully taken up a council property after many years of struggling to get repairs done by her private landlord. The home is ready to move into this week, but it is without any floor covering. Mum has had each room measured and quoted for, and we are looking to assist with carpeting a box room.

This gentleman came to the St Vincent de Paul centre after becoming homeless, following a fall out with his mother’s partner. He was discharged from the career he loved after a late epilepsy diagnosis, which led to mental health struggles and substance misuse. Despite his challenges, this gentleman has been clean for six months and is determined to rebuild his life with stable accommodation. We are asking for your support to provide respite in bed and breakfast accommodation for three nights, and some clothing, offering warmth and dignity while he secures permanent housing.

E, who has been seriously ill, has moved to be closer to her daughter to receive support. Unfortunately, the removal firm failed to take all of her items, leaving a lot of them behind. The council has disposed of everything, resulting in E losing her wardrobe, all of her crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and bedding. E was looking forward to her new life. Being able to replace the lost items would be beneficial to her physical and mental health, and enable her to fully settle in to her new home.

Y is an asylum seeker who is well known within our support groups. He is very engaged and often helps us by baking amazing cakes. Y is studying hard in the English classes, but struggles to access information online and to do his homework, as he only has a phone as digital device. It would help him a lot to have a laptop on his own. Thank you so much for helping Y to get a second-hand laptop!

T, who has recently moved from shared living arrangements to his own home, is currently waiting for support regarding housing benefits and a reduction in Council Tax. As a Universal Credit recipient, he is unable to afford a fridge freezer, which results in frequent and expensive grocery shopping trips. Could you assist this young man by providing him with the means to keep his food chilled and help him manage his budget more effectively by freezing meals?

D, has been referred to Romero by his support worker for our help, is moving into his own accommodation and needs to buy a bed, mattress and wardrobe. He receives benefits, but hopes to start on a training programme in the New Year. D sleeps on the sofa, which is impacting on his physical and mental health, and he feels exhausted due to not having a proper night's sleep. Please would you help us to support D, so that he can turn up for training rested and ready to learn, giving him a fresh start?

G, who lives with her husband and looks after her grandson two days and nights per week, has a number of health conditions including spondylosis and arthritis. Her husband has problems with his knees and hands, as well as diabetes. Their grandson has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and they look after him to help their daughter who also has poor health. G, who receives Pension Credit, is struggling to cook safely. An electric multi-cooker will assist with this, as G will not need to lift it, which she is unable to do at the moment.

K, who is thirty and has two children, became unwell with her mental health earlier this year and was admitted into hospital for four months. The children had to go and live with their grandmother. K has worked really hard to get well and has been working well with social workers to get the children back with her. She has been gifted some of the items that have been needed in her home, but K is desperate to replace her broken fridge freezer and cannot afford this out of her benefits. Thank you.

G, who suffers with mental health problems and is unfit for work, receives Universal Credit, but has deductions to cover large debts, leaving her struggling to meet her living costs. She has had a hernia operation which causes her some discomfort and is struggling to get any sleep at night. G's mattress is very old and in such a poor state that it is making the pain worse. She would be so grateful for help to buy a new mattress so that she can be comfortable in bed and hopefully sleep better.

This lady, who has disabilities, is struggling greatly with her current sleeping arrangements which is making her back problems worse. She is on a low income and cannot afford to replace her mattress, so would be very grateful for your support, as it will reduce her pain. Please can you help this lady?

This lady is a refugee, having left her country as she was in danger when she converted to Christianity. She heard the gospel through someone she met on the internet and, after Bible study and many questions, yearned for the love and forgiveness that Christianity promised. This lady has now been given her own place and needs to furnish it. She is on benefits, whilst studying, so doesn't have the means to buy a washing machine. If you can help, this lady would be very grateful.

Mum, dad and their eight year old child are living in a one room property. Mum is heavily pregnant and does not work, and dad is on a low wage. The family need a foldaway bed and mattress, and with your kind donations we wish to help.

This lady is a refugee with leave to remain. She converted to Christianity whilst she was still in her home country, having heard the gospel through a Christian she met on line. She was very happy to come to know the Lord as her Saviour, but this put her in great danger. This lady has now been given her own place, but as she is still on benefits, has no funds to furnish it. She needs a fridge freezer and would be grateful for any help you can give.

This man has no earned income and relies on Universal Credit as he is unable to work. He is disabled and says that he is unable to work and has been signed off as incapacitated. This man is unable to afford a tablet as the cost of living is too high. He would like a tablet so he is able to access online apps for shopping, have food delivered and access benefits. This man should be able to buy a second-hand tablet for £80.

This applicant was homeless, but now has a job and is in rented accommodation. Amongst other items, she does not have a bed and as this lady is disabled, she needs a super-king size mattress suitable for her disability. A large bed and such a mattress will help with her pain and mobility. The cost of living crisis is making it impossible for her to raise the full cost herself. This lady, who is currently sleeping on the floor over three months after moving in, would be extremely grateful for any help.

M, who used to drink several bottles of alcohol per day, was sofa surfing between mum and dad's homes and also sleeping rough. They have now been to detox and rehabilitation and managed to change their life around. M has been given a one-bedroom flat and, as this is the first time they have had their own home, are finding it quite stressful. M has been given some items towards their new home, but has no white goods at all so would appreciate a cooker.

A, her mum and teenage sister were trafficked and A was a victim of modern slavery and sexual assault. She is receiving treatment for her trauma. The family are reliant on benefits at the moment and struggling to make ends meet with the high cost of housing. They currently have a very thin and unsuitable double mattress to sleep on and would really benefit from a better one in order to get a good night's sleep. Many thanks for your support.