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)
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- Ill Health (13)
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- Fresh Start (26)
- Housing (11)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (18)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (6)
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- People with Disability (10)
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- Domestic Abuse (11)
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D has three children, aged 17, 16 and 7. They are currently using bin bags to keep their clothes in, as their old wardrobes had to be thrown out as they were broken. D is in financial debt and lives on a low income. The room being untidy is causing arguments between D and his kids- your help to alleviate this cause of tension would be make a huge difference and would be much appreciated.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single mum on no recourse to public funds. She recently had twins (a boy and a girl) and sadly lost the little girl. Although M is grateful for her baby boy, she is filled with mixed emotions of celebrating her son as well as mourning her little princess. M is now at home, and since then she has been relying on charities for support. M has fallen behind on her gas and electric top up, needs some food and baby formula vouchers.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £200A lives with his wife and their three young children, all under 7 years. A has recently been granted leave to remain in the UK and has used all his savings to rent a private house, which left him with barely anything to even buy food for his family. A is in the process of applying for Universal Credit but it is taking longer than expected. A needs support to get a refrigerator, as the little food they have is going off, some food vouchers and bus tickets to get to job interviews.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200This family are in their third temporary property. At their last house, all their furnishings were destroyed by damp and mould, so they have had to renew everything. Because of the upheaval, mum has decided to keep the children at their old schools, so transport takes a lot of her income, which is Universal Credit and Child Benefit. Mum has no cooker so is unable to cook economical and wholesome meals. With your help, we can supply and deliver a second-hand cooker with a six month warranty. Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185E 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 £200P is a single dad who is struggling with his mental health. He relies on basic benefits after losing his job, and his relationship breaking down. He has maintained regular contact with his young son, including overnight stays, and plays an active part in his life. P is working with us to get his finances back on track after these significant changes. Recently, his cooker has been condemned, which has left him struggling to provide healthy hot meals for his son, and he cannot afford to replace it. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This family, who are in their third temporary property through no fault of their own, lost all their furnishings due to extreme damp and mould at their last house. Because of all the upheaval, mum has decided to keep the children at their old schools, which involves heavy transport costs. This eats into her Universal Credit and Child Benefit. Due to limited outside drying facilities, mum is desperate for a second-hand tumble dryer so she won't have a damp home again. Please can you help?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185E, a single mother to her twelve month old son, has recently been rehoused by the local authority to an estate far from her previous location and support network. After a period where she experienced bereavement and homelessness, mum suffers from anxiety and depression and is out of work, but hopes to be in employment within a few months. E is in local authority accommodation and currently does not have a washing machine, however, she cannot afford this on her income from Universal Credit.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £175This single mum, with two children aged eight months and two years of age, has been living in a hotel for two years, but has now been offered a council house. They are delighted that they will now have more space and a home of their own. Mum would love some warm bedding for her and her two young children, as well as a simple plate and cutlery set to help them as they move into their new home. Mum has limited funds, due to having two young children and not being able to work at present.