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.
We request £120 to buy clothes for FR, a refugee from Kuwait, who has been in Colchester as an asylum seeker and engages with our charity. The Home Office moved him to Birmingham, where he got his residency, but decided to come back to Colchester. FR is homeless now and they have currently stopped his Universal Credit of £300.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120C has been referred to us by her Health Visitor, due to her and the children surviving only on benefits and struggling to make ends meet. Mum has a washing machine which is now at the end of it's life. It has been repaired previously, but now the bearings have also gone. C would really appreciate your support in helping to purchase a replacement washing machine. Many thanks.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200L and her young son were referred to us by the school. Mum has health issues and receives benefits. She bought a washing machine on Facebook sales, but it broke fairly quickly and she has now been without a washing machine for nearly a year. L cannot always get to a launderette so she tries her best to hand wash items in the bath. Mum would really appreciate your support in helping to purchase a washing machine.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200This family would really benefit from your support. There are seven children in the household, ranging in age from a one year old to a fifteen year old, and mum is currently eight months pregnant. As you might expect, the household finances have been and still are under immense pressure from rent and energy costs etc., along with day to day issue of shoes, clothing and food costs. An air fryer and microwave will at least ensure the children can have a hot meal every day.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £130N needs to have official documentation to open a bank account, enabling payment of his benefits and to obtain a provisional driving licence. He has just been moved into permanent accommodation with his partner and baby, and is looking to make a fresh start.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85This mother and daughter have recently been moved from a women's refuge into their own accommodation. A local company has kindly donated carpets for the living room and bedrooms, and this funding is requested to pay for the fitting of the carpets. Having the carpets fitted, and a home of their home, will significantly contribute to their fresh start.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200This young lady is facing eviction from her current hostel, as she has been determined not to be a priority. Complicating matters, she has historical Multiple-agency Public Protection Agencies (MAPPA) conditions that restrict her from residing in properties where individuals under eighteen are present. Unfortunately, our local homelessness charity is unable to provide assistance. Therefore, we are seeking your support in arranging temporary accommodation in a bed and breakfast for four nights while we work towards a more permanent housing solution
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young woman, who is pregnant, has recently experienced domestic abuse and had to relocate urgently, due to her ex-partner's behaviour, resulting in financial hardship. Our goal is to provide temporary accommodation for four nights in a bed and breakfast while we collaborate with local domestic violence agencies to secure a more permanent housing arrangement. Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady has had a truly traumatic year. A single mother with a teenage son, she fled domestic violence and spent six months in temporary accommodation. During that time, mum had two hospital admissions and underwent bowel surgery. She has now been given more suitable accommodation, although sadly her health issues continue and she will need more surgery. This lady has no white goods in her new home and desperately needs a cooker. Mum and her son would be so grateful for your support.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who has four children, struggles with her mental health and receives Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance. Her washing machine no longer works and she is looking for support to get a replacement. A gift of £200 would be greatly appreciated and enable her to look after herself and the children.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who previously worked in nursing, suffers from a mental health condition and diabetes. He has lived in a social housing property for a few years and the cooker that was in the property, prior to him arriving, broke around six months ago. His carers contacted us, as they were concerned about him. He has a microwave, but could do with a cooker to enable him to cook proper meals, which will help his diabetes and mental health. Our client would really appreciate your support in purchasing a cooker. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who previously worked in nursing, suffers from a mental health condition and diabetes. He has lived in his social housing property for a few years. A hasn't got a washing machine and previously has taken his washing to a family member, on the bus, but this is challenging and his carers have noticed he is often unkempt. His carers contacted us, as they were concerned about him. A would really appreciate your support in purchasing a washing machine. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mother came to the St Vincent de Paul centre with her triplets, struggling with significant hurdles in caring for herself and her little ones. Our objective is to meet her pressing needs now and offer continuous assistance with essential items. We urgently seek a food parcel for this family for four weeks, including necessities like diapers, milk and clothing, as we coordinate with other organisations to establish a more lasting solution for the mother. Any aid in this endeavour would be deeply valued.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, who is on her own with three children, continuously struggles financially. She rarely uses our service for food and often goes without food for herself just to get by. Her washing machine broke and destroyed her two youngest children's school uniforms, which has left her very distressed. Our client doesn't know how to cope with the washing for her family. We would like to get her a new washing machine in order to alleviate some of her stress.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R and her young children have moved to a new property, following a domestic violence situation and there is no floor covering at all. A gift towards carpeting the lounge area would help immensely. On spending time with the family, they are so resilient; the little ones are a joy and their mum is so grateful. Any help would be gratefully received and will make a significant difference.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R is a single parent of two young boys. Unfortunately, due to a very sensitive situation, mum and her partner have separated and she does not have any available funds to replace their fridge-freezer, which has broken beyond repair and is essential for keeping food fresh for this young family. If this referral is accepted, it will make a considerable difference to the family.