£100 needed for clothing for children\'s school uniforms

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Single mum who has been working part time but just been told they have to cut back on staff so she is now out of work. Needs to buy school clothes and shoes for her 3 children. She is budgeting with CAP (Christians Against Poverty) for her bills but there is nothing left for clothing.

£60 needed for food shopping

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

His working hours have been reduced by his employer so after paying rent & council tax he has nothing left for food. He has nothing in his cupboards or fridge.

£100 needed for arrears on electricity bill

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

His employer has reduced working hours to 20 hours weekly so he cannot claim tax credits and is struggling to pay rent, council tax and other utility bills. If we can clear arrears it will be easier to budget for these.

£60 needed for new school uniform

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Single mum working with CAP to manage her bills etc but is struggling to budget for the new uniform for teenage son who has outgrown last years. She has saved enough for shoes and jumper but has to buy rugby shirt, trousers, coat etc

£60 needed for microwave and kettle

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

�60 needed to replace broken microwave and leaking kettle.
The applicant is partially sighted and so needs a kettle with a light and a clearly marked microwave.

£100 needed for a replacement washing machine

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Peter has learning difficulties and since the death of his parents has been living alone. Being unable to read and write he got into debt with his utility bills and rent. His care workers now manage his finances with him and he is paying back his debts. Recently his wahing machine broke down and is beyond repair. His care workers will help him buy a replacement. £100 for this would be most helpful.