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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- Ill Health (35)
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- Children (29)
- Fresh Start (47)
- Housing (15)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (41)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
- White Goods and Furniture (97)
- People with Disability (17)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (26)
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- Domestic Abuse (15)
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H, a single mother, and her two children are living in a council flat. Mum is on a low income supplemented by benefits, with no other source of income. She has no carpets in her flat, which has resulted in noise disturbances and anti-social behaviour from her neighbour, which involved the police. H is reaching out for assistance to be able to carpet two rooms in her flat, thus resolving the ongoing noise disturbances and creating a peaceful living environment for herself and her children.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady and her two daughters have lived in a one bedroom flat for almost two years. They have now been given a two bedroom flat, however, there is no flooring at the new place and they do not have the means to buy any, as the girls are in college and mum is working part-time. She always pays her bills, even going without in order to do so. We have been able to source the flooring for free, but need help with the cost of fitting. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £200The lady has recently moved to the different council property, but the flat is unfurnished and there are no white goods either. K has struggled for over three months without a refrigerator, washing machine and cooker. She had finally managed to get a used fridge and, thanks to the help of St Vincent de Paul, K will get a washing machine. However, further help is needed with the purchase of a cooker and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £200L is a single mother living in rented accommodation currently claiming Universal Credit, Child Benefit and Carers Allowance. She has recently come out of a domestic violence relationship where she was severely abused. L is a full time carer for her dad and she needs to be available for him at all hours. She has moved into a new property with nothing and needs help with a fridge freezer so she can store some food so she doesn't have to go shopping at expensive local stores everyday.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200We are supporting a mum and her three young children move into a new tenancy for a fresh start after a violent burglary took place in their old home. They lost a lot of items and are short on money to replace everything. Mum has asked whether she could have help with buying a fridge freezer as she can't take the old one with her and the new tenancy does not include white goods.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200L is a single parent to a one-year-old child and recently moved into the empty property. She has recently moved into a new property, but it is unfurnished and she doesn't have any furniture of her own. L has a low income which only just covers her daily living expenses, and she has no savings, can't afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that she can keep her and her baby's clothes and bedding clean without frequent costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £200Safe Families are supporting an 11 year old girl, who has been reunited with her mum following a period of time in foster care. The family are doing well and they have recently moved house; Mum is working really hard to make the house into a home. She would like to be able to cook meals for her daughter but the family are struggling financially. Please could you help this family with some donations towards a cooker as they make a fresh start? Thank you so much.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200E suffers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and anxiety and is unable to work. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and is in the process of claiming Personal Independence Payments. She has outstanding rent arrears and is struggling financially. Her existing fridge freezer is not working and is not freezing. She would be able to shop and cook more economically with a working fridge freezer. Please can you help her with this request - she says it would make a massive difference. Thank you.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200R lives alone and has not been able to work for over a year due to mental health problems. She suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and has frequent panic attacks. She receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments and just about manages to cover her general spending, but has little left over for anything else. Her washing machine has broken down and there is no way she can afford to replace it herself. She would really appreciate your help.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £185A was unsuitably housed, but has just moved into a new property. His new flat is unfurnished, and A is on a very low income so unable to afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean without costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette. This will also allow him to save more quickly towards other items he needs.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200V is a hard working, single mum of 4. Some of her kids have additional needs but that doesn’t stop her. She is ambitious and will be training to be a paramedic. She already volunteers at church and is active in the community. V is currently on benefits as she’s recovering from surgery and caring for her baby so she doesn’t have spare money. A laptop will help her with her course and the children can use it for homework too. V is amazing, she just needs a bit of help to achieve her goals.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200R is in need of help as she is struggling with debts and living on a low income after fleeing Domestic Violence. She is struggling to feed her family as she has no fridge freezer to store food after cooking it. R is reliant on food banks and is desperate to keep as much food fresh as possible. School have been amazing and a dinner lady has been cooking for the family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L has two daughters and a grandson at home. She is a regular attender at her local church club and is never too busy to help someone. L is a carer for her grandson so she is unable to work. She works hard to budget but doesn’t have spare money for extras. Her fridge freezer is broken and she relies on it to help stock up on good quality cheap food for the whole family as well as everyday fridge use. L just needs a little bit of help for her family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A Ukrainian refugee family asks for your help to purchase a washing machine and have it delivered to their home in Leeds. They have three children and they have been accommodated in a house without a washer. They ask for your help to purchase one so they can manage their time better as the father is job hunting and wanting to provide for his family in these challenging economic times. Please help them to settle better in the midst of crisis in the Ukraine.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200Can you please help my client to buy a new freezer? X's freezer has recently broken and she cannot afford a new one as she is living on benefits. She is a carer for one of her children who has ADHD and Autism. X describes her freezer as a lifeline, as she has five children, and she normally does a freezer shop on a regular basis. X is really struggling to find the time to prepare and cook hot meals from scratch every night having such a large family.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175Ms. G, a devoted single mother and skilled asylum seeker with the right to work in the UK, is eager to start her career and give back to the community that welcomed her and her child. With qualifications from her home country, she only needs support to translate and certify them for UK recognition. Your support would help her take this critical step toward employment, enabling her to build a stable future for her family and make a positive impact in her new community.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200T has been living in a temporary accommodation for a while after a house fire where she lost everything she had. T has now been rehoused and has managed to get a few bits and pieces for her new house from friends, but is in need of a double bed and mattress, a kettle and toaster, a television and a slow cooker to fully settle in her flat. She is on a low income as she hasn't been working, as she is still in trauma after the loss of everything. Your support will go a long way.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200R has recently moved into his own flat after being made homeless. He has spent time in supported accommodation and has overcome lots of hurdles to get to where he is now. He has two children who are now able to visit him in his own place. R would love to get a vacuum cleaner as someone has donated carpets for him and he wants to keep the flat clean for his children. Thank you.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of Employment Support Allowance he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for an oven for when he moves.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of ESA he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for a for when he moves.