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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- Ill Health (1)
- Fresh Start (3)
- Housing (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (5)
- People with Disability (1)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (6)
- Domestic Abuse (1)
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Our client is an asylum seeker with a number of documents which need translating from Russian; they are vital to the success of her asylum case. Your generous support would enable us to have these translated for her, and increase the likelihood of this person being able to find refuge in England.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200As an asylum seeker, A finds himself in a difficult position due to financial constraints. Without the necessary funds to obtain a certificate of comparison through ENIC (the European Network of National Information Centres), his dream of attending university remains out of reach. This certificate is a critical requirement for his university application, and any donations would be a lifeline for his educational aspirations.
Still £45 left to donate
Total needed £75S, 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 £200M, who lives with a disability, needs financial support with legal fees. Due to his disability, he faces challenges navigating the legal system and cannot afford the necessary assistance to protect his rights and secure essential support. This legal help is vital for Mr. M to ensure his well-being, access provisions, and safeguard his rights. Your help in covering his legal fees would greatly impact his ability to live independently and with dignity.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a survivor of domestic abuse. She's residing in one of our safe homes. She's experienced significant trauma and her mental health has deteriorated. S suffered a mental break down recently and was admitted to hospital for a few months for her safety. She is back in her home but struggles to manage her day to day life and requires additional support and assistance. She has nowhere to store her clothes and needs a wardrobe which she cant afford. Any help towards this would be greatly received.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This male, who has moved into his own unfurnished flat after a time in supported accommodation, is a refugee who has a limited budget. Getting his own accommodation is really exciting for him, but without a washing machine, he will find it hard. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a single man who has just been given a council bungalow. He is starting from scratch as, following his relationship breakdown, he has not had settled accommodation, relying on friends and family. A has health issues and receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. He has a great opportunity to start afresh, but is not in a position financially to equip his new home. Family is trying to help, but your assistance in helping A to purchase a cooker would be a real blessing. Thank you.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This family, who are from Nigeria, with four children aged sixteen, fourteen, twelve and five, moved into a damp, somewhat poorly equipped rented house. It only had a small fridge with no freezer. With such limited cold storage, the family has found it challenging not being able to buy fresh or frozen produce in bulk Please can you help us to help this family with a fridge freezer so they can budget better and store food for longer?
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190This 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 £200J is a lady who is living alone. Her fridge freezer is currently broken, intermittently turning on and off. She cannot store food at the moment, which is costing more, as food often has to thrown away due to being left unrefrigerated. J is currently on long-term sickness benefits with very little spare money to buy a fridge freezer herself. She is without family support and her mental health his deteriorating as she has no way to fund the item herself.