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 (4)
- Food and Heating (5)
- Ill Health (7)
- Unemployment (3)
- Children (15)
- Fresh Start (23)
- Housing (10)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (12)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (36)
- People with Disability (7)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (13)
- Technology (6)
- Domestic Abuse (6)
- Warmer Homes (4)
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K, who has recently moved into his first home after being homeless, has learning needs and is also partly deaf. He understands more about using an air fryer than an oven, and it would be a huge help to get K a dual air fryer to make him more independent.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100S is adjusting to life as a full-time single dad to his three year old. Dad relies on benefits and is struggling to make ends meet after his partner left the family home. He has had to make some significant lifestyle changes as he no longer has any spare income after paying his bills, food and fuel. His child needs a new bed, but S has no spare income for large items. S is determined to keep life as normal as possible for his child since their mum left. Can you help to provide them with a safe and comfortable place to sleep?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185W, who has been engaging with our community centre and activities for about a month, has recently been given a one bedroom flat after living within hostels for years. He had absolutely nothing to furnish it with and is only on £279.00 a month of Universal Credit. We have given W a single mattress, and the beautiful souls at our centre have donated kitchen utensils, a microwave and a small sofa. He desperately needs an electric cooker, so it would be a joy if any donations towards one are given by Acts 435.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S and A, who need help with car costs including and MOT and repairs, live in Cornwall and both need the car for work. S has a very poorly mother and the car is needed to visit her. He has not seen her for two years. They are in trouble financially and help with this payment would be a huge blessing to them both. S and A have recently started to attend our church as a result of working with us at Christians Against Poverty.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young woman, who is really struggling, is a single parent with a one year old daughter and receives no support from the father. Mum had been living in overcrowded accommodation with her mum, but has now been given a small flat, however, it has no carpets, curtains or appliances. Mum only receives basic Universal Credit and cannot afford to furnish or equip her home. She would really love a small cooker so that she can prepare healthy meals for herself and her daughter.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200J has been sofa surfing since 2020 after leaving her martial home in Northern Ireland, due to domestic violence. She has recently been housed in an unfurnished flat, is being supported by her local Food Bank and has been able to source a lot of free items from local social media sites. J, who doesn't have a washing machine and has no funds to purchase one, is currently on benefits, but looking for work. She is trying her best for a fresh start and would appreciate any support you can give. Thank you.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200Our beneficiary is a young adult who has recently moved into unfurnished accommodation in a new area, having fled domestic violence. They are in need of a fridge freezer so that food can be stored safely, will keep for longer and economical frozen options can be bought in bulk. Our beneficiary, who is living on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, has limited money once the bills have been paid. Please can you help by contributing towards a fridge freezer?
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200K, who is struggling with depression and anxiety, is waiting for her benefits to be processed and is struggling to find any money to buy gas and electricity. She is relying on hubs and food banks to feed her family. Mum is depressed and totally at her wits end. She cannot go to any loan companies because she has no means of paying it back as she has no date when she will get paid next. Please can you help K?
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £120G is a father of three children, an eleven year old child and three year old twins. The family was moved to temporary accommodation out of the area, meaning that they were having to travel over thirty miles a day for the school run, and unable to save money as they only receive Universal Credit. They have now been moved back to the area, but have moved from a fully furnished home to a home with nothing. We are requesting support for a bed to support this family in their move.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This Zimbabwean single parent recently received refugee status, but due to the housing crisis in Leeds, has been moved to a temporary hotel room with her two school-age children. While they struggle without cooking or laundry facilities and reduced benefits, mum is most concerned that her boys are not able to attend school due to the distance. She asks for £110 to get bus passes for them and for two weeks of her bus pass, in order to support their transport in this transitional period.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £110N is a single lady who has recently moved into a house which had no furniture. She receives Universal Credit and has no savings. When N moved into the house she was given a second-hand fridge, but this has broken. She has a heart condition for which she has to take medication. A fridge freezer is important for N to be able keep fresh food and eat healthily for her heart condition. We are requesting support to be able to purchase a new fridge freezer.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R has recently been placed in an unfurnished property with her family, comprising of three adults and a child. Her household is vulnerable, and without the income to fund the cost of furnishings for their new home. Our client has mental and physical health conditions and is house bound, but not receiving Personal Independence Payment, although she will be applying soon, due to her disabilities. There are quite a lot of items needed, but R has confirmed that a sofa is a priority. Thank you so much for considering her.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a mum of four children whose husband is a very hard working man. Recently, mum had been looking forward to obtaining a job, but has been become quite ill so this has been put on hold. They are struggling with the cost of living crisis, especially with the recent cold weather, and the cost of keeping the house warm for the children. J is a valid member of the church and is constantly helping us and never asks for herself.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This Iraqi refugee, who is living in Leeds, was a professional in her country and is on a college course requiring submission of her coursework, but doesn't have a laptop. She has been trying to save, but due to the cost of living, cannot save at all. However, this lady has found a refurbished laptop for £150. Please would you consider helping her to buy a laptop so she can complete her paperwork, seek employment and have what she needs to embrace her new life in the UK?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This family of a mum and five children fled domestic violence and have recently been re-housed. They were not able to take any large household items or furniture with them, so they are starting over. Mum is managing on benefits and is uncomplaining, as they now feel safe, which is such a great thing for them. However, a fridge freezer would help them a lot, especially for when the weather warms up.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160C, who lives on a state pension, loves to serve those in her community by baking cakes for neighbours, local shop workers and anyone who is struggling. She is moving to more accessible accommodation at the end of January and needs an electric cooker rather than the current gas one. It would be great to be able to help C to buy and fit this. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, who was recently released from prison, lives in an inner city hostel and is facing the difficult task of rebuilding his life. The transition is challenging with his days being long and uncertain. Art has become a source of joy and purpose for him. C is very talented, and creating artwork is positive, fulfilling and boosts his confidence. £50 would provide essential art materials, enabling him to continue this meaningful activity. Currently, C's limited benefits cover only basic necessities, leaving no room for such expenses.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £50F is a single mother who has a few health issues and is suffering with anxiety and depression. She has just moved to Universal Credit, which has triggered her anxiety because she doesn't know how to use her online account, Due to this, F didn't upload the required document and they closed her account. We are trying to help her with Universal Credit account, but she needs to pay her gas and electricity bills. Could I request our generous donors to help this kind lady to pay her bills? Thanks in advance.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This is an application for A who has recently escaped domestic abuse at the hands of her husband and is living alone in temporary accommodation, being several months pregnant. Due to A's immigration status, she does not have access to public funds and has a very limited support structure. She has hardly any money to live on and is at a most vulnerable time during her life, due to her pregnancy. A desperately needs support in the form of food to help sustain her and her unborn child.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £120J, who is in a family of three living in private rented and struggling financially, works nights and has to travel an hour to work. He must have clean clothes every single day as he works in a bread factory where personal hygiene is essential. His only source of drying is a Calor gas heater which they use with a maiden and move from room to room. The motor on the drum of the dryer cannot be repaired and has been condemned. The guarantee ran out just before Christmas.