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 (4)
- Food and Heating (3)
- Ill Health (5)
- Unemployment (3)
- Children (4)
- Fresh Start (10)
- Housing (4)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (14)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (3)
- White Goods and Furniture (31)
- People with Disability (6)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (8)
- Technology (3)
- Domestic Abuse (4)
- Warmer Homes (5)
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E, who has been seriously ill, has moved to be closer to her daughter to receive support. Unfortunately, the removal firm failed to take all of her items, leaving a lot of them behind. The council has disposed of everything, resulting in E losing her wardrobe, all of her crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils and bedding. E was looking forward to her new life. Being able to replace the lost items would be beneficial to her physical and mental health, and enable her to fully settle in to her new home.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200T, who has recently moved from shared living arrangements to his own home, is currently waiting for support regarding housing benefits and a reduction in Council Tax. As a Universal Credit recipient, he is unable to afford a fridge freezer, which results in frequent and expensive grocery shopping trips. Could you assist this young man by providing him with the means to keep his food chilled and help him manage his budget more effectively by freezing meals?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D, has been referred to Romero by his support worker for our help, is moving into his own accommodation and needs to buy a bed, mattress and wardrobe. He receives benefits, but hopes to start on a training programme in the New Year. D sleeps on the sofa, which is impacting on his physical and mental health, and he feels exhausted due to not having a proper night's sleep. Please would you help us to support D, so that he can turn up for training rested and ready to learn, giving him a fresh start?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200G, who lives with her husband and looks after her grandson two days and nights per week, has a number of health conditions including spondylosis and arthritis. Her husband has problems with his knees and hands, as well as diabetes. Their grandson has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and they look after him to help their daughter who also has poor health. G, who receives Pension Credit, is struggling to cook safely. An electric multi-cooker will assist with this, as G will not need to lift it, which she is unable to do at the moment.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £150K, who is thirty and has two children, became unwell with her mental health earlier this year and was admitted into hospital for four months. The children had to go and live with their grandmother. K has worked really hard to get well and has been working well with social workers to get the children back with her. She has been gifted some of the items that have been needed in her home, but K is desperate to replace her broken fridge freezer and cannot afford this out of her benefits. Thank you.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200G, who suffers with mental health problems and is unfit for work, receives Universal Credit, but has deductions to cover large debts, leaving her struggling to meet her living costs. She has had a hernia operation which causes her some discomfort and is struggling to get any sleep at night. G's mattress is very old and in such a poor state that it is making the pain worse. She would be so grateful for help to buy a new mattress so that she can be comfortable in bed and hopefully sleep better.
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £140This lady is a refugee, having left her country as she was in danger when she converted to Christianity. She heard the gospel through someone she met on the internet and, after Bible study and many questions, yearned for the love and forgiveness that Christianity promised. This lady has now been given her own place and needs to furnish it. She is on benefits, whilst studying, so doesn't have the means to buy a washing machine. If you can help, this lady would be very grateful.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum, dad and their eight year old child are living in a one room property. Mum is heavily pregnant and does not work, and dad is on a low wage. The family need a foldaway bed and mattress, and with your kind donations we wish to help.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £155This lady is a refugee with leave to remain. She converted to Christianity whilst she was still in her home country, having heard the gospel through a Christian she met on line. She was very happy to come to know the Lord as her Saviour, but this put her in great danger. This lady has now been given her own place, but as she is still on benefits, has no funds to furnish it. She needs a fridge freezer and would be grateful for any help you can give.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200This applicant was homeless, but now has a job and is in rented accommodation. Amongst other items, she does not have a bed and as this lady is disabled, she needs a super-king size mattress suitable for her disability. A large bed and such a mattress will help with her pain and mobility. The cost of living crisis is making it impossible for her to raise the full cost herself. This lady, who is currently sleeping on the floor over three months after moving in, would be extremely grateful for any help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who used to drink several bottles of alcohol per day, was sofa surfing between mum and dad's homes and also sleeping rough. They have now been to detox and rehabilitation and managed to change their life around. M has been given a one-bedroom flat and, as this is the first time they have had their own home, are finding it quite stressful. M has been given some items towards their new home, but has no white goods at all so would appreciate a cooker.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, her mum and teenage sister were trafficked and A was a victim of modern slavery and sexual assault. She is receiving treatment for her trauma. The family are reliant on benefits at the moment and struggling to make ends meet with the high cost of housing. They currently have a very thin and unsuitable double mattress to sleep on and would really benefit from a better one in order to get a good night's sleep. Many thanks for your support.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This single mum attended our foodbank and spoke with our advisor. Mum and her eighteen month old son have just been allocated their first property. Currently managing on benefits, she hopes to soon get a job again. This lady has been very proactive in looking at different ways to afford things, but now she is living alone and is feeling the stress of the financial burden that comes with that. £200 would enable her to choose a sofa and cushions that suit their needs and makes it feel more like home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who used to drink several bottles of alcohol per day, is sofa surfing between mum and dad's homes and also sleeping rough. They have now been to detox and rehabilitation, and have managed to change their life around. M has been given a one-bedroom flat and, as this is the first time they have had their own home, are finding it quite stressful. M has been given some things towards their new home, but has no white goods at all and would very much appreciate a fridge freezer.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady has escaped domestic violence and is now on her own, looking after three young children under the age of seven, one of whom is going through a diagnosis process for autism. Mum has been in the new council property for six months, but has virtually no storage. With three lively children, this lady needs help to declutter and organise herself, but without the storage in place, there is nowhere to store items such as shoes, bags, toys, and foodstuffs in the kitchen.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mum of two boys is struggling financially due to unemployment. She has now got a job starting in January, but will have to catch up with bills and debts before being able to afford any bigger expenditure. Mum's oven has been broken for a couple of months and she needs it make family meals. Could you please help so she can have a full working kitchen? As mum starts her job in the new year, she will need to do batch cooking for her and the children, and having the oven will be essential.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D`s twelve year old son has complex needs, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. He gets very frustrated and damages household items and, therefore, mum is constantly having to replace items, but out of her benefits it is impossible to buy a new bed and bedding for him. Currently D is at breaking point as she receives no support for him, although they are waiting for an appointment to have his medication changed and she is hoping this will help. At the moment her her son is sleeping on the sofa. Please could you help them?
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200D is a single mum who has just been moved to permanent accommodation having fled domestic abuse in the past. She has five children and receives Universal Credit and disability benefits for one of the children. The property has no cooker and D would really benefit from one to be able to cook for her children. Many thanks for your support.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200J, who has recently been housed, lives alone, but his daughter comes to stay every other weekend. He receives Universal Credit and is struggling at the moment. J would really appreciate your support in purchasing a cooker. Many thanks for your support.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N lives alone and has no family support following childhood abuse and trauma. We are supporting them to access help with benefits, debt and mental health support. They work part- time and receive Universal Credit, but due to the cost of living, they are struggling financially. N's sofa is warn and has fallen apart, and they have no other seating. Any donations to enable a new sofa to be purchased to help them with their home and wellbeing would be gratefully received. Thank you.