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.
J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of Employment Support Allowance he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for an oven for when he moves.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single man who has been living in supported accommodation. He is on a considerable amount of medication for schizophrenia, anxiety, and arthritis in his legs. He is moving to council housing which is completely empty. J is excited about his move, but has no furniture, and as he is only in receipt of ESA he is unable to afford any. We are requesting support for a for when he moves.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T recently managed to bring his two kids to the UK after a long separation period. However, T had to provide adequate accommodation, which he managed to rent and pay the deposit for, and this has left him struggling financially. T requests your help so he can buy bunk beds and mattresses for his two kids.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200Our beneficiary is a young mother with two children under six years, who is struggling to pay off historic debts whilst trying to keep up with current bills. She is on a low income and receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. The family is being supported by Family Solutions. The current cooker is more than 15 years old and beyond repair. We would like to raise funds towards making a proper functioning cooker a reality, so that the family can have a wider range of dishes.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200B is a recently single mom of three children. She has managed to rent a small flat and needs to buy a second hand bunk bed for the children, because there is not enough space in the room to fit two beds. B lives on a limited income, so she needs your help to be able to afford the bunk beds.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £200K fled her home country with her mother who she cares for. Her mother has complex health issues and is dependent on K for most of her daily needs. A sewing machine would help bring K joy, peace and a sense of accomplishment to her daily routine. K enjoys creating new patterns and styles. She is on Universal Credit so has little money for anything outside of essentials.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150K, a cleaner for a wealthy lady, has been evicted, needed to find new housing and has lost her job. She is very dynamic and a go getter, but is beset with health problems. K has chronic arthritis and is about to have an operation on her foot which will mean she won't be able to work for twelve months. She has been given housing and we are helping her furnish it, but it comes without a cooker. Please can you help K to get a cooker?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A 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 £200H is an asylum seeker from Iraq who is in the UK with his wife and three children, aged six, four and two. His family, who are Kurdish, were treated very poorly in Iraq and had to leave when their lives were in danger. The family are desperately in need of clothing (including underwear) and shoes.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £160This 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 £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 £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 £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. Che receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. She is moving to be closer to her children and needs furniture, including a table and chairs to make a home for her family. We are requesting £200 to help with this new start.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a widowed lady living with her twenty five year old daughter who has many dietary needs. C's present cooker, which is old and has been repaired many times, finally broke down last week, plunging the bungalow into darkness. It is now irreparable and, at the moment, she has no means of cooking other than her microwave. C is desperate to find a second-hand replacement and have it installed before Christmas. She would be most grateful for your assistance.