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 (12)
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This lady and her two daughters have lived in a one bedroom flat for almost two years. They have now been given a two bedroom flat, however, there is no flooring at the new place and they do not have the means to buy any, as the girls are in college and mum is working part-time. She always pays her bills, even going without in order to do so. We have been able to source the flooring for free, but need help with the cost of fitting. Any help you can give would be much appreciated.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £200We are supporting a mum and her three young children move into a new tenancy for a fresh start after a violent burglary took place in their old home. They lost a lot of items and are short on money to replace everything. Mum has asked whether she could have help with buying a fridge freezer as she can't take the old one with her and the new tenancy does not include white goods.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200L is a single parent to a one-year-old child and recently moved into the empty property. She has recently moved into a new property, but it is unfurnished and she doesn't have any furniture of her own. L has a low income which only just covers her daily living expenses, and she has no savings, can't afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that she can keep her and her baby's clothes and bedding clean without frequent costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £200Safe Families are supporting an 11 year old girl, who has been reunited with her mum following a period of time in foster care. The family are doing well and they have recently moved house; Mum is working really hard to make the house into a home. She would like to be able to cook meals for her daughter but the family are struggling financially. Please could you help this family with some donations towards a cooker as they make a fresh start? Thank you so much.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200A was unsuitably housed, but has just moved into a new property. His new flat is unfurnished, and A is on a very low income so unable to afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean without costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette. This will also allow him to save more quickly towards other items he needs.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200V is a hard working, single mum of 4. Some of her kids have additional needs but that doesn’t stop her. She is ambitious and will be training to be a paramedic. She already volunteers at church and is active in the community. V is currently on benefits as she’s recovering from surgery and caring for her baby so she doesn’t have spare money. A laptop will help her with her course and the children can use it for homework too. V is amazing, she just needs a bit of help to achieve her goals.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200R is in need of help as she is struggling with debts and living on a low income after fleeing Domestic Violence. She is struggling to feed her family as she has no fridge freezer to store food after cooking it. R is reliant on food banks and is desperate to keep as much food fresh as possible. School have been amazing and a dinner lady has been cooking for the family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T has been living in a temporary accommodation for a while after a house fire where she lost everything she had. T has now been rehoused and has managed to get a few bits and pieces for her new house from friends, but is in need of a double bed and mattress, a kettle and toaster, a television and a slow cooker to fully settle in her flat. She is on a low income as she hasn't been working, as she is still in trauma after the loss of everything. Your support will go a long way.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200R has recently moved into his own flat after being made homeless. He has spent time in supported accommodation and has overcome lots of hurdles to get to where he is now. He has two children who are now able to visit him in his own place. R would love to get a vacuum cleaner as someone has donated carpets for him and he wants to keep the flat clean for his children. Thank you.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of Employment Support Allowance he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for an oven for when he moves.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of ESA he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for a for when he moves.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J has been living in hotel accommodation for the last five months. J and his family (two children) have been offered a permanent house, but as J is living on a low income at the moment he needs support to furnish his new home. They have collected some furniture and other household essentials, but family is in need of a sofa, two wardrobes and a chest of drawers to settle in their new home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J has recently passed 100 days sober and, having previously been homeless, has now moved into supported housing. J suffers from mental health issues as a result of his years in addiction. He needs some help to buy things for his bare room to help him through the long winter evenings, such as a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) lamp and a TV.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200R and her toddler are in the process of moving into new accommodation- the family home is no longer available to them as her Dad needs constant care for his dementia. She needs a washing machine as no white goods are provided in the new flat. She is unable to work due to mental health issues and anxiety. Her only income is Universal Credit and this does not allow her to save for items such as this. She would really appreciate any help you could give towards her getting a washing machine. Thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A has recently moved into his first flat following release from prison. He has got nearly all of the furniture needed, but does not have an oven or a sofa. He is saving for this, but we would like to help him with these items for him and his family to help get life back on track.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200We are supporting a young man who was recently granted refugee status but has not yet found a job or started receiving benefits. He cannot afford the fee to pay for his Home Office Travel Document which costs £82. He would really appreciate the support.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85Please can you help this young lady who has been a victim of domestic violence and is now having a fresh start in a new area. She has no family support and is suffering from debilitating mental health problems. She is on Universal Credit. She has nothing to cook on and her microwave has now broken too. We have sourced a new cooker and microwave at a good price and she would be very grateful if you could help her purchase them which would really make a difference to her quality of life. Thank you.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £160K's wife passed away in very traumatic circumstances and it has left him with PTSD. Due to the circumstances of her death, K is having to be rehoused into a new property. K isn't working, has no savings and his only income is Universal Credit. The house move has taken all his available money and the new home has no floor coverings down. We have an amazing offer of free carpets but need a little help with the cost of fitting.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S came to the UK as a refugee and successfully set up and ran his own business for a time. Sadly, following Covid, the business failed and he also ended up losing his home. He was homeless for two years, mainly sofa surfing, but has now moved into his own flat. S receives Universal Credit but has little to spare to furnish and equip his new home. He would be very grateful for help to buy a sofa as he currently has nothing but the floor to sit on.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140T recently managed to bring his two kids to the UK after a long separation period. However, T had to provide adequate accommodation, which he managed to rent and pay the deposit for, and this has left him struggling financially. T requests your help so he can buy bunk beds and mattresses for his two kids.