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 (15)
- Food and Heating (16)
- Ill Health (44)
- Unemployment (17)
- Children (34)
- Fresh Start (59)
- Housing (16)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (53)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
- White Goods and Furniture (111)
- People with Disability (18)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (30)
- Technology (10)
- Domestic Abuse (16)
- Warmer Homes (19)
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H, a single mother, and her two children are living in a council flat. Mum is on a low income supplemented by benefits, with no other source of income. She has no carpets in her flat, which has resulted in noise disturbances and anti-social behaviour from her neighbour, which involved the police. H is reaching out for assistance to be able to carpet two rooms in her flat, thus resolving the ongoing noise disturbances and creating a peaceful living environment for herself and her children.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £200K'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 £200L is father of a 14 month old boy, and is expecting a baby daughter with his partner on New Year’s Eve. Their only household income is Universal Credit. Their flat is provided by the council and has suffered damp and mould problems which has affected their furniture, including beds and carpets. They are worried about the living room carpet, which now needs replacing for safety reasons, particularly ahead of the arrival of the new baby. Any contributions to a new carpet would be greatly appreciated.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160A is a single mum whose husband died a few years ago and she is raising her young daughter alone. English is not her first language and she is doing her best to work a few hours a week around her daughter's school hours, but has to claim benefits to help her get by too. A's washing machine recently broke and she has no money to pay for a replacement. Our church already supports her as best they can, but our furniture project doesn't cover white goods. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady is a single parent to four teenage children, following the loss of her husband a number of years ago. She has recently had to move jobs, due to a change in circumstances involving one of her children. This lady is finding it difficult to afford oil to heat her home, on top of other expenses including electricity and maintenance work. Please would you be able to help this family stay warm this winter?
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150A, a care-leaver who has been living in supported housing, is moving into his own flat soon and requires resettlement support, such as access to amenities, making sure his housing benefits go through correctly and that he gets access to grants he may be entitled to. A is being supported as much as possible and is on Universal Credit, but is unable to buy items for his new place. Having had a chat with him, he said he would be so grateful for a table and chairs so he can study for college.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M has recently been granted leave to remain after suffering from persecution in his country of birth. He has applied for a white goods package from his local authority, but this did not include a washing machine. M, who lives in a high rise building and cannot afford to use a local laundry, gets limited benefits, but has managed to get a local part-time job as a cleaner, to help him with basic necessities. Any help you could offer would be so welcome.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This client suffers from extreme anxiety and Asperger's Syndrome, and has been living in a mental health rehabilitation project for the past two years. He is now ready to move on and has been offered an unfurnished council tenancy. This client has never lived independently before and has no household goods to help equip his new home. He works for a charity part-time and his low wage will not meet the cost of the items needed. Your help towards the cost of a fridge freezer would be very much appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200DD, a Hungarian national who is currently rough sleeping, is quite vulnerable and is looking to get into accommodation as soon as possible, but is facing barriers because he does not have any valid ID. He is wanting to apply for a passport so that he can get accommodation and can travel to see his family, as he has not seen them for many years. DD cannot afford this passport at the moment, as he is currently on benefits and is using these benefits to pay for essentials such as food and clothes.
Still £65 left to donate
Total needed £70This lady desperately needs to sell her flat to clear substantial debts. She previously worked at Gatwick Airport, but a back fracture followed by a heart attack led to job loss and spiralling debts, in turn leading to anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation. Since working with Christians Against Poverty, this lady has become a regular attender at our mid-week discipleship group and is slowly turning her life around. Money for man with van hire and an Energy Performance Certificate would be very much appreciated.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200L, a single parent who has been vulnerable for many years, is contending with difficult mental health and in poor living accommodation. We have been advocating for her since 2021. Mum's house is nearing completion after a very protracted and challenging period where so many issues have had to be addressed in the property. L's washing machine has just broken and is is her birthday today. We would value your help to get a new washing machine which is critical for any home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single Christian lady and homeowner is on a limited income from Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment with no savings. She has a hole in her roof that needs fixing urgently as the leek is near to electric points. This lady, who is a regular churchgoer, has had a quote of £350 and is asking for £200 towards this.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200M, an asylum seeker who has now been granted his right to remain, was sleeping on a friend's kitchen floor before being referred to our supported accommodation. He has progressed well to the point he is at now, moving into his own flat. This support with a bedroom carpet would help M make his house a home and help to keep it warm.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, a mum of two children aged twelve and thirteen, suffers from depression, anxiety and panic attacks, and is a recovering alcoholic. Recently made redundant, and nearly evicted, she is separated from her husband who currently has the children living with him whilst his wife has been dealing with health concerns. C receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment and is making progress in paying off her debts. She is moving to be closer to her children but is unable to cover the removal costs, therefore, we are requesting £200 to help with this new start.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L lives alone and has recently moved to the area, away from anyone he knows. He has moved to a council property which was completely unfurnished, and he had very little furniture to bring with him. L has struggled a lot with his mental health and has been getting support for this, but is currently unable to work. He has no sofa or wardrobes and is struggling to settle in and feel at home here, so being able to buy a sofa and start decorating his home would make a world of difference.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This gentleman has found a permanent home in his native village which will allow him to reconnect with his family after a long period of homelessness. He has been supported with his initial rent, white goods and a bed, but he needs bedding, towels, kitchen utensils, saucepans, crockery, cutlery, and a small radio please. He would be so grateful of your help to get these items so he can be properly settled in his new flat.