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.
K fled her home country with her mother who she cares for. Her mother has complex health issues and is dependent on K for most of her daily needs. A sewing machine would help bring K joy, peace and a sense of accomplishment to her daily routine. K enjoys creating new patterns and styles. She is on Universal Credit so has little money for anything outside of essentials.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150H is an asylum seeker from Iraq who is in the UK with his wife and three children, aged six, four and two. His family, who are Kurdish, were treated very poorly in Iraq and had to leave when their lives were in danger. The family are desperately in need of clothing (including underwear) and shoes.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £160This father of a young family of five has unfortunately lost his job and is actively seeking work. However, they have no recourse to public funds and the family is in financial crisis. The church is currently supporting them with food parcels, but the family is losing control over its utility bills and rent. I know this request is not going to solve their problems, but your kindness and generosity will help towards supporting this family and their immediate need.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Z, who has arrived in the UK from Iran, would like to have a sewing machine. She is unable to afford most clothing items and would like to make them herself, as well as mend her children outfits. She is also wanting to spend her time in sewing, as it keeps her occupied and help her to feel better in herself, rather than feeling bored and depressed. Z is on Universal Credit so couldn't afford one otherwise.