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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K is suffering extreme crisis and waiting on benefits to be sorted. She is in desperate need of a living room carpet, as the floors are concrete and K cannot keep on top of the cleaning. The children can be a bit excitable and run around, and they are constantly falling. K has no one to support her and the neighbours are complaining about the noise because the children play indoors.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K, a single mum who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is in financial debt and crisis. She needs a stairs and hall carpet, due to the neighbours complaining about the constant banging up and down stairs, which is making life extremely hard. It is too cold to play outside and not really safe due to the amount of cars. Others are not able to help K as they are struggling too.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A came to Glasgow in May 2024 and spent nine months in temporary hotel accommodation, which was challenging for his mental health. He now finally has a new flat and feels blessed that it is in good condition, but it has no flooring at all and A's income is very low (around £80 per week). He would love to carpet at least one room for warmth and comfort, and would be very grateful for any help you could give.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150We have known M for around two years after he connected with us during a period of ongoing housing uncertainty. He has now been in a flat for over a year, but a complicated benefits situation leaves him with a very modest income. M suffers from a debilitating form of asthma which affects him physically and mentally. He has struggled to pay for his heating over the winter and this makes things worse. If M could pay for his electricity during this cold period, it would really help him.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140E fled domestic abuse and, following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her three children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm home and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E fled domestic abuse and following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her thee children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm bedroom and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E fled domestic abuse and, following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her three children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £155This single mum is a full-time carer for three children under the age of thirteen, including a son who is autistic. They have been living in a poorly maintained house for the past twelve months, following a relationship breakdown. They need carpets for the stairs, landing and two bedrooms to make their home warm and comfortable. Mum receives benefits, but is unable to afford carpets. We can provide carpets free of charge, but need to fund the fitting charges. With your kind donations, we wish to help.