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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G is about to be discharged from hospital and has nowhere to go. His relationship has broken down and he has been evicted from his home. We are hoping the Council will be able to house him in temporary accommodation as soon as possible. Citizens Advice are doing what they can to help as he has a number of debts and has just been hit with a huge tax bill, so has no money to buy food. Could you please consider supporting this gentleman with a voucher towards food, drink and toiletries? Thank you.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120A, a vulnerable gentleman, has had his phone cut off, having gotten into £30 of arrears. The company have now added a £200 fee for early termination of his contract and it is with a debt collector. A's phone is vital, he has multiple health issues including mental health problems. Citizens Advice have contacted the supplier to ask they put a hold on the debt so it does not increase. Please may you consider helping this gentleman to get his phone back? Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200G, who has fallen on hard times, following a heart attack, has now been diagnosed with heart failure and is unable to work. He is struggling on a low benefit income of Universal Credit and is subject to deductions, due to an advance. G is awaiting the outcome of his health assessment, but this will take weeks. He doesn't have an operational cooker and has no means to be able to buy a new one. Would you please consider helping this gentleman to purchase a cooker? Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T has found himself in a distressing situation whereby his mobile phone provider is pursuing him for a £12 debt! He is disabled and suffers with poor mental health, and this debt collection action is causing him considerable distress, as he believed he had paid his previous arrears in full. Citizens Advice is looking into the company's conduct in this matter, however, the debt still needs paying. Would anyone please consider helping this gentleman clear this debt and put his mind at rest? Thank you.