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 (2)
- Food and Heating (1)
- Ill Health (2)
- Children (3)
- Fresh Start (3)
- Housing (4)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (4)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (8)
- People with Disability (1)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (10)
- Technology (3)
- Domestic Abuse (1)
- Warmer Homes (2)
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FS is an asylum seeker who is living in a hotel with her husband and eight month old baby. They fled from the conflict in Chad, due to political reasons. Her husband's father was involved in a conflict with the government and the President of Chad was killed. Those in opposition had to flee the country because the President's son is now in power and is seeking revenge for his father's death. FS and her family are here suffering in poverty and need your help with food, clothes and nappies. Please would you donate? Thank you
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200V came to London to improve his job skills, but unfortunately, upon arrival all his documents were stolen, including his laptop, ID and bank cards, which caused him to become homeless. V is slowly getting back on his feet and has recently been housed, but has nothing in his kitchen so needs a toaster, pots, pans, cutlery, glasses and plates. V's place is in Zone 5, making travel to his support network quite pricey, so he plans to get a one month Job Centre travelcard until he returns to work.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175A is a single woman in her fifties who has recently received leave to remain in the UK after a long difficult battle with the Home Office. She suffers from mental health issues and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from her experiences. This lady is currently homeless and in the process of rebuilding her life, now that she has permission to stay in the UK. A is in need of a mobile phone so that she can manage her appointments, access the internet and get in contact with the people supporting her.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100Our applicant is an asylum seeker from Sierra Leone who has started the asylum process in January 2024. Due to their current status, they require a phone so they can stay in contact with their solicitor, the Home Office, police, GP and counselling groups, both by phone and email, which is critical for their asylum application. Their current phone is not working and limits their opportunity to interact with these people. As an asylum seeker, they are unable to work and purchase the phone themselves
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100LK is a domestic violence survivor who left the house in February and is living in a hostel that is unsuitable for her and her two children, one of whom has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). LK has housing problems because the flat is in her ex-partner's name. She could no longer endure the physical and emotional abuse he inflicted on her. LK is on Universal Credit which is inadequate for her and her children. She is struggling with debt and needs money for food and clothes. Please can you help her? Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This elderly asylum seeker, who has been in the UK for nearly twenty years, needs assistance with a fresh asylum claim (following a refusal), secure housing and transport costs. He relies upon a family friend for temporary accommodation and has no recourse to public funds. This gentleman needs to contribute to the cost of a specific diet, due to diabetes, in order to maintain health and ensure ongoing relationships with the host. In his mid sixties, this support would provide some stability and reassurance in the short term.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120This young female Eastern European asylum seeker, who is mum to a one year old, has no recourse to public funds. She has a broken phone that won't charge properly and has tried getting help from other charities, including our usual Tech Aid supplier, but they have paused new requests. A smart phone is essential for Home Office communications and admin, paediatric appointments and internet access. This sum will cover a basic phone, sim and data, whilst we support mum with her asylum claim.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120This lovely family, with two little girls aged three and five, has been moved into our area of London by the authorities. The flat has minimal furnishings and no washing machine, which is challenging with little ones. The request for a machine was refused by the council. The family is struggling on a low income and needs the help of our foodbank to survive. This young mother is battling poor health and a washing machine would make life a lot easier.