Give to someone in need
Acts 435 is about giving to people directly, to help them bridge the gap when they are facing a financial crisis.
Can you help a specific person in need?
Read stories of the applicants below and give as you feel able. Any amount will make a big difference to someone who is struggling.
You can instead make a general donation and the Acts 435 team will allocate it to the most urgent requests.
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- Clothes (6)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (27)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (56)
- People with Disability (6)
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- Domestic Abuse (18)
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My client is a single mum with a very young child whose partner walked out on her and left her with debts. Her washing machine is fifteen years old and has just broken, and she doesn't have any money to buy a new one. Mum has seen a replacement for £270 and her mum has said that she will pay the £70 if she can get the rest. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N, who lives on her own, is struggling to manage on her Universal Credit payment, particularly as she has debts with her electricity bill. She previously worked as a carer but, due to nerve damage, is unable to work. We are requesting £200 for a cooker. Thank you for your help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L and her son were recently moved into temporary accommodation with no white goods. Extra expenses for her son's care have made it impossible to buy the essentials they need. Mum would value your help to buy a freezer so that she can decrease her cooking expenses by batch cooking.
Still £35 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mum of two children is living off Universal Credit. Her washing machine has been broken for a while and she is struggling to afford the launderette and keep on top of the washing. Having a washing machine at home would obviously take a lot of stress from her.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £150R, who has recently moved into his own accommodation, has been in a supported homeless hostel for two and a half years. He engaged with us, both in Newcastle and more recently in Edinburgh. R has completed our Barista training programme and has a part-time job in the community café he did his placement with. He is also volunteering with another café and starting to look for additional work, but is currently on Universal Credit. R would like to be able to get a mattress and bedding for his new flat.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140This lady has had a truly traumatic year. A single mother with a teenage son, she fled domestic violence and spent six months in temporary accommodation. During that time, mum had two hospital admissions and underwent bowel surgery. She has now been given more suitable accommodation, although sadly her health issues continue and she will need more surgery. This lady has no white goods in her new home and desperately needs a cooker. Mum and her son would be so grateful for your support.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This fifty two year old, single gentleman, who only receives benefits, is sleeping on a chair as his bed has broken and this is impacting his physical and mental health. He desperately needs your help to fund the purchase of a bed, the cost of a basic one being £200. Please would you consider donating towards this?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200PK is a vulnerable adult who suffers from an undiagnosed learning disability and is being supported in independent living by Keyring. He has recently moved into his first property and is on a low income of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. PK has minimal furniture; he was donated a single bed and a chest of drawers from a neighbour, but also needs a wardrobe.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150I had a lovely chat with this client who was placed in temporary accommodation in early 2022. Her case was overlooked and she was deemed as not a housing need, eventually becoming homeless. In 2024, our client was picked up by Streetlink and placed in St Mungo's for a week. She was then moved to a winter shelter which was not suitable for her medical needs. This lady has finally found suitable housing, but is in need of furniture. She said a double mattress would be really great. Thank you for your support.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175J, an elderly disabled lady who is living on her own, recently had to have some adaption made to her home which meant her carpets had to removed. She now has no flooring down in her hallway, stairs and landing, which is making her home cold, draughty and unsightly. We have an offer of free carpeting, but need help with the costs of fitting. J would be ever so grateful for any support.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150K has a problem with severe mould in her flat, which has affected her health and her bed, and she is currently sleeping on the sofa. She receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, but a very low amount which barely covers costs. K has a number of health conditions including a knee injury, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety. The council is currently working on the mould condition in the flat and we are requesting £200 for a new bed for when the mould condition is sorted. Thank you for your help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who has four children, struggles with her mental health and receives Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. Her washing machine no longer works and she is looking for support to get a replacement. A gift of £200 would be greatly appreciated and enable her to look after herself and the children.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young gentleman has approached us because he is in need of a fridge freezer. He does work some hours for The Fire Service, but his wage is low and it only covers the basics. He has separated from his wife and now shares custody with her, having the children 50% of the time. This young gentleman is without many of the essentials household appliances needed, including a cooker and fridge freezer. He is currently saving the small amount of money he has for a cooker, however he can't afford a fridge freezer too. Please can you help?
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £155Help is needed for a mum of three to replace her broken fridge freezer. This lady has health problems and is undergoing more tests for a problem with her vision. She is unable to work and has received help from the local foodbank. Unfortunately, mum has no savings and her low income from Universal Credit means she is unable to save enough to replace her fridge and freezer. Having to buy fresh food daily for her family is very expensive and a replacement fridge freezer would make a huge difference.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P, who has fled domestic abuse with two young children, is homeless in a temporary hotel and will be moving into rented housing next week. She is being supported by domestic abuse charities and local authority housing. Struggling financially, P has just made a claim for Universal Credit, but receives no income currently. Due to financial abuse, she is unable to access joint funds and has had debt run up in her name without her knowledge. P is being supported by a local charity for furniture, but needs a fridge freezer for the new home. Thank you for any donations.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D has been living in shared/supported accommodation for many years, but has recently managed to secure full-time employment in the catering industry (he is a qualified chef). Due to living in supported accommodation, he can only work sixteen hours a week or he will be evicted. D has been able to obtain a one bedroom flat which he will move into on the 26th May. It is partially furnished, but does not have a bed or a wardrobe. Please could we request donations to obtain a bed, mattress and a wardrobe for him?