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 (12)
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- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (11)
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This mother of five in our community urgently needs financial assistance to cover the costs of five hours of driving lessons and her practical test. Securing a driver's licence is crucial for her to obtain employment and fulfil the legal requirements of her visa application, ensuring she can remain in the country with her children. Without this support, mum risks losing the ability to provide for her family, jeopardizing their stability and her path toward financial independence.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £200Could you support this single mum by helping to provide her with a wardrobe? Mum struggles with her mental health after fleeing an abusive relationship. Helping her to declutter and organise would have a positive affect on her mental health. Mum is not able to purchase the wardrobe herself as she is on Universal Credit which only covers the family's basic needs.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150Our beneficiary has recently moved into a permanent flat with her family, having been in different temporary accommodation for the past couple of years. She is delighted that, with this new flat, she will be able to provide stability and a comfortable environment for her family, but is having to furnish it from scratch on a very limited income. Our beneficiary is paying off some priority items that she purchased when she moved in. Her sofa, which is old in a poor state, is not very comfortable to sit on. Please can you help?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200Our beneficiary, who has a long-term physical disability, is currently unemployed, but working with support services to find a suitable position. He relocated recently to be closer to extended family members for company and support. Our beneficiary is currently engaged in voluntary work. He has income from Universal Credit and is awaiting the outcome of his application for Personal Independence Payment. Having moved recently into a flat suited to his needs, he requires a cooker so that he can prepare a greater range of meals. Please can you help?
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £200R, who is an experienced driver from the time when he was in the army back in his home country, but despite this, needs to learn British rules and pass his test here. He has taken some lessons, but hasn't got the money to continue with more. R just needs four more lessons and the use of an instructor's car for the test. He wants to work, as he is on Universal Credit, but lives in a village and it is hard to find employment that he can easily access on the bus route within the operating hours.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £200H has recently moved to the UK with his family and they are settling into their new life. He is currently unemployed and has limited English, which has made it difficult for him to find work. The children are still young and rely heavily on family support. As they are adjusting to their new environment, the family is seeking assistance to purchase a television. This would help with their children's entertainment and education, and assist in the father's effort to improve his English skills.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150This client. as single mother of one daughter aged eleven, is receiving a Universal Credit payment each month which does not cover her rent so she has been buying economical food. Mum has a large electricity bill and only pays £5 per month towards it. She has applied for Personal Independence Payment, due to various illnesses that she has, and has been advised by Social Services to wait for an adjudication first before they try to get Housing Benefit for her.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £155Our beneficiary is needing a new washing machine as their current one is broken down and is unrepairable. They are on Universal Credit, due to not being able to work at the moment, as they have a large fibroid and have been waiting for an operation date from the NHS over the past year. Unfortunately, this causes them to bleed heavily and, as a result of the broken washing machine, they are having to hand wash everything. This is time consuming and hard to do when they are in so much pain.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200One of our clients was homeless for a long time, but has recently been placed into accommodation. As they have just moved in, they don’t have any white goods at all. We are currently looking to support them with budgeting so that they can be in a better financial situation going forward, but would love to provide them with a freezer for their new home.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £160M is a very vulnerable single lady who was a victim of domestic abuse for a number of years. She has now got considerable health needs and has been housed in supported accommodation as she needs daily support. Her previous temporary home was below basic standards and exacerbating her ill health. M is dependent on benefits and has no savings or family support. Her new home is unfurnished and she needs all basic white goods, but her priority is a washing machine as she cannot access a launderette.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200One of our clients was homeless for a long time, but has recently been placed into accommodation. As they have just moved in, they don’t have any white goods at all. We are currently looking to support them with budgeting so that they can be in a better financial situation going forward, but would love to provide them with a hoover so that they can maintain their new home.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85This young man, who is a refugee from Sudan, has recently been moved out of a hostel into private accommodation and is in urgent need of basic kitchen equipment, bedding and some towels. As he is currently unable to work, this young man can't buy these for himself and would be very grateful for any help in making his new home more comfortable
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £100A, who is on Universal Credit, cares for his seriously ill sister who lives with him. They are struggling without a fridge freezer, as their current one broke has broken down beyond repair. This is especially difficult with a family member dealing with ill health, and with warmer weather approaching. Any support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £200G has struggled with alcohol addiction and has been street homeless. With a lot of support, he is managing to get his life back on track and has been offered a flat. His only income is from benefits and he is struggling to buy everything he needs to set up home. To make the flat a home, G really needs some carpets. Amazingly, we have been offered free carpets, but need a little help with the cost of fitting.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200We are looking to be able to help this mum and her five children to buy a coffee table and a sideboard for their home, primarily for storage. They are under significant financial pressure as they are are a single parent household with a large number of children. They have experienced domestic abuse in their home, so mum is keen to redecorate and make it feel more like a safe place.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200S relies entirely on benefits to meet basic living costs and is unable to work due to full-time caring responsibilities. With no savings or assets, and existing priority debts alongside high energy costs, their financial situation is extremely strained. They urgently need support for a cooker to prepare affordable, healthy meals for themselves and their children and maintain their wellbeing under severe financial pressure.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, who used to work for himself and had a family life, fell into mental health decline and marriage breakdown which led to other problems. He is also suffering from some physical disabilities and is trying to rebuild his life with help from various agencies. S's limited income isn't sufficient to buy the basics needed to make his new temporary home usable. He wants to be able to have his children visit and so a fridge freezer is a big step in that direction.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This is an application for K, who lives alone and has multiple health conditions, including mental health issues. They are experiencing severe financial hardship, due to the cost-of-living crisis, and have very limited support. Their local church is providing some help, but this is not enough. K urgently needs supermarket vouchers to access essential food and support their basic wellbeing.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120S, a single mum who is in temporary accommodation, has three boys and works hard at college to make a better life for her kids. She has been without a boiler for over a month and is now being forced to move at short notice. S is a good example to her kids as she budgets well, works hard and we are proud of her. She just needs a bit of help to cover these moving costs which are beyond her budget.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a single parent of two children, both with SEN (special educational needs) that costs a lot to manage, and she doesn't yet have the disability financial support in place to help her manage this. Mum has had to quit her job, due to their care needs, and her own health is deteriorating. We are now supporting her with her finances and putting debt relief in place, but her mobile has broken and she has no way of replacing it. S is already using food banks to meet her basic needs. Please can you help her?