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 (13)
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- Ill Health (42)
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- Children (31)
- Fresh Start (54)
- Housing (15)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (50)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (18)
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C 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 £200Our client, M, who was evicted under Section 21, a no-fault eviction, has been moved by the council into a property that has no carpets. M. who is disabled, also suffers from arthritis and the cold is making her condition more painful. A carpet would make her home warmer and more comfortable.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200K has had to move out of private rented accommodation with her three children, due to major damp and water ingress issues which were so bad they caused a small electrical fire. The council has rehomed them, but they have to start from scratch, including replacing their clothes, due to the damp and mildew. There are no white goods in the accommodation and there is no money to reach all that needs to be covered. A cooker and a washing machine has already been sourced, but K is still in need of a fridge freezer.
Still £200 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 £120This man lost his job two years ago which led to his marriage breaking down, causing him to have a mental breakdown. He ended up living in his car and has been too ashamed to see his children for the last year. This man has now been allocated a flat and has managed to furnish it. He is looking for routes back into employment, however, as he is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, he cannot afford a washing machine. With your help, we can supply and deliver a second-hand one with a six month warranty
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185C is an asylum seeker who is studying hard at college to get his Maths and English qualifications. He is a keen learner, but it is really difficult for him to do his homework and access all the necessary information online without his own laptop. Thank you for helping C to succeed in his learning so that he can seek further qualifications and find a job, once he is allowed to work.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160This man lost his job two years ago which led to his marriage failing, causing him to have a mental breakdown. For the last year he has been living in his car and has been too ashamed to see his children. This man has now been rehoused and has furnished it with second-hand items. He receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, but hasn't got any spare money for a cooker. This man wants to cook for his children when they visit, and we can supply a second-hand cooker with a warranty. Please will you help him?
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165S is a mum of two children and also a carer to her mum who has been in a coma in the hospital for the past few months. S has been unable to work, due to the commitments of looking after her mum as well as the children when they are back from school. She goes to the hospital four times a week, which is out of the area. This has been really costly for her, as sometimes she needs a taxi from hospital to get to the kids school for pick up on time. Please could you help us to supply a bus pass and train tickets for a month and food vouchers?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200O 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 £170This hard working lady, who is on a low income, has suffered a stroke and is subsequently unable to work, due to her disability. She can no longer get out of the chair herself and is in need of a riser recliner chair. Please can you help her?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200E is a single mother with three children who are living in a council accommodation. She has recently been diagnosed with cancer in her neck, which has now been removed. On Friday, mum returned to the hospital for radio-therapy. As a result, she needs to sleep apart from her children (in the living room), to protect them from the radiation she is emitting. A sofa-bed is necessary to protect E's children and give her peace of mind.
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 £200X is living on the breadline and has had an issue with her bank which, although now resolved, means she needs help over the next few months to pay for utilities and her mortgage. She was beaten up in the past which left her with mental health issues that may have contributed to the problems she is experiencing at present. Please would you help this lady to get past this difficulty?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200B is a young adult with severe learning needs who is going through a tough time. In supported living she gets twenty hours one-to-one support from a local care team, providing activities and maintaining independence. Recently, her finances have been stopped over a concern of financial abuse which has left B with no income. She is being supported by her care to resolve this. Could you help B in continuing her supported activities by purchasing a voucher for personal hygiene products and some new nightwear and underwear?
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80P, a single mum from India with two teenage children, has recently had to move into a new home and has no furniture. The entire family is currently sleeping on the floor and, as the weather turns colder, this will be increasingly uncomfortable. This lovely lady has worked very hard to further her education and find work, but the cost of moving has left her without the resources to furnish her children's room. P would be very grateful for any help received to make her children more comfortable
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150R wants to lift herself out of a rut by starting a new career as a personal trainer. She has been gifted a course with the PT Academy because the other person decided they didn’t want to do the course anymore, but they require an administration fee to transfer it to her. R has had major struggles with her mental health, and exercise really helps her. She would like to pass on this knowledge to others, helping her to feel useful again and giving her purpose.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, 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 £190S is the father in a family of nine who are living in the UK as refugees. He and his wife are anxious to learn English as soon as possible so that they can find employment. They have have been offered places on a language course in the next town, but have no spare money for bus passes to get there. They are also in need of coats for their seven children and warm winter clothes. Please would you help us to support this family as they try to settle into a very different life here?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200V'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?