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.
H is a single mother who is dedicated to providing the best for her children. However, without a fridge freezer, she's forced to shop daily and cannot store fresh food in bulk, making it difficult to plan balanced meals and manage costs. A fridge freezer would allow her to store foods, saving time and reducing food waste and money. Your donation would make a tremendous difference by easing her daily challenges.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C struggles daily with her mental and physical health, as both her son and daughter are autistic and daily life is challenging. C and her partner try their best, but find it hard to make their funds stretch. There are no carpets in the children's bedrooms or on the stairs and landing, and the children are often hurting themselves and getting splinters in their feet. Could you please help us make C's home safer for her children?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N is a single mum of five children who recently had a fire in her kitchen and all her white goods were destroyed. She was gifted a fridge freezer, however, she is without a washing machine. N has been handwashing all the clothes, but this is taking over her life. She has piles of unwashed clothes in the living room as she's struggling to keep on top of everything. N, who is struggling with the cost of living and only receives Universal Credit for two of her children. has no spare money to fund the washer herself.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200This Iranian refugee is struggling to do her e-Visa, as required by the Home Office, before the end of 2024, as she has no smart phone and no means of saving for one. She asks for your help with £120 to purchase a refurbished one she has seen. This lady is also keen to use the phone to take up some further online English lessons to further her pursuits for employment in the UK, using her qualification from her country of origin. Please can you help her if you are able?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120O is a seven year old child with serious neurological disorders which have given rise to extreme behavioural episodes. The family's lives revolve around his complex needs, and he has responded well to sensory equipment in hospital, where fibre optic curtain lights have had a calming effect on him. Installing these at home would be really beneficial to O and his family. The family are dependent upon benefits and are in debt due to other expenditure to help their son. They would greatly appreciate a donation for this equipment.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £170C, an ex-serviceman who has suffered a lot of trauma as a result, is a single dad, trying to do the best for his son. He is in very poor accommodation with no hot water and heating, and his washer has broken. C, who is on basic benefits with only a few pence left currently, has no money to pay for a replacement and is having to walk two miles to the launderette. He is so low, and is really struggling to manage and look after his son properly. A new washer would make all the difference to C. Please can we help?
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190V's husband passed away a few years ago and she struggled to stay in the property. She broke her elbow a year ago and because she couldn't live on her own, stayed with a friend, but now her elbow is healing, she has to move out. V, who now has a flat, has just a television that a friend gave her. She desperately needs a double bed to start her off, as she has three crumbling discs and arthritis, and her elbow is still healing. V only receives disability benefits and has no spare income for the bed. Please could we help her?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Can you please help my client X to get a freezer? He lives with his partner and two young children, and they have recently been victims of a burglary where the perpetrator destroyed items in their property, including their freezer. My client and his family are all on benefits and are struggling to pay bills and buy food shopping, so cannot afford to buy a replacement. X is struggling to budget without a freezer, and this appliance will make it easier to shop on such a low income.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175L has been homeless since February, having had to leave his home town after been attacked. He has just signed a tenancy, but only has a chair to his name. L has just started receiving benefits so it will take some time to build finances up and he has a lot of basic household items to buy. L has been travelling two miles to the centre to wash his clothes, but most of the time the washers are full and he can't do his washing. He really needs a washing machine to be able to manage, going forward. Please can we help?
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190H is a dedicated single mum trying to manage the needs of her family while living on benefits. The essential item missing in her home is a washing machine, which makes the simple task of doing laundry a stressful and time-consuming challenge. Your donation will provide H with a washing machine, making a huge difference in her daily life. With this support, she can focus more on her children and less on the struggle of keeping up with laundry.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A has suffered domestic violence and is now on her own, caring for her four children. A dishwasher might seem like a luxury, but with the size of the household, it can both save time and ease the emotional stress that goes with trying to cope with a frightening situation. The cost of repairing A's existing dishwasher makes it more sensible to find a replacement. A says that to have a working unit again would be a great relief.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is a refugee who currently relies on benefits. He is unable to cover the costs associated with obtaining a travel document, which is essential for him to travel and fully integrate into society. Unfortunately, he cannot afford the costs associated with obtaining a travel document and the solicitor’s fee to help him with this process. Your support will enable client to take this important step forward, helping him build a more secure life.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £115T is recovering from a brain injury and, as a result, has had to move accommodation in order to downsize. She only has basic benefits at the moment and her independence has really been impacted through the injury. T has no carpet in the property and it would mean the world to her if she could have some carpet in the living room and the bedroom, as the weather has suddenly got so cold. We can use a local provider to carpet both rooms for £200. Please could you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a single mum who is struggling with rising cost of food, fuel and bills. She does not feel she has enough to pay for anything for the children for Christmas. S would not normally ask, but is very anxious this Christmas. She is working with Christians Against Poverty for debt help and is on a very tight budget. S has two teenagers to buy presents for and your gift would help to encourage this family over Christmas. Thank you very much for noticing this request.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100This single mum, who has a new baby, lives with and is the carer for her mum who is disabled. Their house has a small back yard and she tries to dry washing outside when possible, but since the baby arrived, mum has had to use the radiators which is pushing up their gas bill beyond what they can afford. An electric clothes airer would be more economical and would mean they could go back to using the radiators for only a short time each day.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100M suffers from a number of health conditions, including a recently diagnosed brain tumour, back ache and autism. He has managed to work for many years, but can no longer do so. M has incurred debts and has asked for help with this from Christians Against Poverty. However, his immediate problem is that his old electric cooker has broken down and he urgently needs a replacement to enable him to cook his meals. M would be most grateful for help from Acts 435 at this very difficult time.