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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The client is an Indian citizen who has lived in the UK for 20 years. He is currently homeless and without immigration status. He does not have an Indian passport and needs one for ID purposes. He is struggling with daily life due to not having any ID. Having a passport would also help his immigration case to progress quicker.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £60Our client's home was broken into and has been completely trashed. Among the items damaged was their bed. They have relocated temporarily whilst some of the damage was repaired, but have now come home without a bed. We'd really like to be able to support them to get a new double bed.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client's home was broken into and has been completely trashed. Among the items damaged was their bed. They have relocated temporarily whilst some of the damage was repaired, but have now come home without a bed. We'd really like to be able to support them to get a new bed and mattress.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £125We are supporting our client with debt advice, as she has built up debts that she cannot afford to repay. A has just come out of hospital after having her leg removed from below the knee, and she has to pay for carers. A only has electric in her flat, but still has a gas meter for which they are charging her a standing charge each month- she has now received a letter from the bailiffs asking for payment. We can write this debt off but the standing charge will continue to be charged each month. Please could you help us pay to have the gas meter removed?
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £145S, currently on Universal Credit, urgently needs financial support for a housing deposit. Without this help, he risks losing the opportunity to secure stable accommodation, which is especially critical given the cold weather. A warm and safe home would protect his health, reduce stress, and provide much-needed stability. Your support in covering the housing deposit would offer S the security he urgently requires during this challenging time.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J has resided with us at Homes of Hope for 18 months and has completed his support plan successfully. Coming from addiction/ brokenness, J has turned his life around and he is now drug free and had restored his relationship with his ex in order to effectively co parent. He also now enjoys spending time with his son and looks forward to overnight stays. J has been offered a property to enable him to move forward and continue in his progress and journey of freedom, but he needs help with the deposit.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S cannot afford the basics currently due to a relationship breakdown. Their partner is not paying child maintenance and they've had to be signed off work due to poor health. The boiler has sounded alarms that repairs are needed and they could scrape enough together to afford the inspection but now they know what needs fixed they cannot afford £200 to fix it. Your support would enable them to fix the boiler and be safe in their house without worry of gas/carbon monoxide leaks. It will also take this stress away.
Still £190 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 home and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This former heroin addict and prison leaver has been in employment for the last eleven months, showing excellent and consistent progress. R, who is eight months pregnant, has been sleeping on her mum’s sofa since leaving prison, but has just been given the keys to her own flat. Her work friends have been helping her clean and strip the walls, but the walls are damaged and some re-plastering is needed before the painting can start to enable R to move into her new home before her baby is due.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client needs support with a rental deposit after being homeless due to abusive relationships. They are now looking to the future, having secured a room to rent, but still need to find the deposit. They are on Universal Credit, but actively looking for work. The council has helped with the first month's rent, but could not support with the deposit.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client was referred to us by Social Services as he was found to be sleeping in his car due to a lack of accommodation. He is seventy years old and had been made homeless due to a relationship breakdown. With very low income, and limited mobility, he has struggled to make ends meet or find a job to help cover housing costs going forward. This support would enable our client to access emergency accommodation for ten nights as he awaits long-term accommodation to be provided.