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 (11)
- Ill Health (13)
- Unemployment (7)
- Children (13)
- Fresh Start (25)
- Housing (8)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (22)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (47)
- People with Disability (5)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (21)
- Technology (3)
- Domestic Abuse (18)
- Warmer Homes (9)
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This lady, who grew up in care, has had four children over the last ten years, all of whom are now in the care of relatives, resulting in difficult relationships all round. Mum has not seen any of the children since before Covid. Her Social Worker has referred her to us, as she is now being supported because of domestic violence from her partner. Mum is awaiting a mental health assessment, as she is desperately in need of help. To top it all, her washing machine has failed! Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This family, who has joined the church, are in need of help and support to buy beds, since they have moved from North Wales to Chorley in Lancashire. They need a bed for their ten year old daughter and also one for themselves. Due to the cost of moving house, living in hotels since leaving North Wales, and the costs of the new house, bills etc., money is very tight and they are struggling to buy the beds so any support is greatly received.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200C 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 £200 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 £200 left to donate
Total needed £200B, who is on a low income, receives some benefits, but still struggles to make ends meet. He uses the local foodbank and was referred to Acts 435 by them. Recently, his vacuum cleaner has broken and he has no money to replace it, so it is becoming difficult keeping the floors clean. B would very much appreciate any help to purchase a replacement.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85This 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 £120 left to donate
Total needed £130G and his daughter have been living in a temporary accommodation for over a year. They have now moved in their new home and, as much as they are excited to move in after a long wait, they are struggling financially to furnish their house. G is receiving a basic benefits and has no savings to purchase a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a lamp. He will be grateful for any support.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £195Our client, a newly granted refugee who receives Universal Credit, has recently moved into rented private accommodation. He needs your generous donation to afford a washing machine. With the moving costs and getting other essential furniture for his house, he could not afford to purchase a washing machine. With the increase in energy bills, he is struggling to handwash and dry his clothes. Your donations will be massively helpful to him.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, a refugee who is disabled and lives alone, receives Universal Credit. She recently got a council home and needs your generous donation to obtain a washing machine. With the moving costs and getting other essential furniture for her house, C could not afford this extra expense. Your donations will be massively helpful for her.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N, a newly granted refugee, has moved to Leeds from another city and managed to get a self contained, private rented flat. She managed to secure essential appliances, such as washing machine, fridge freezer and cooker, however, she needs your donations to afford a microwave. N lives by herself and is in receipt of Universal Credit, so any support will be massively helpful. Your donations will allow her to have a more comfortable day to day life.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £75M, who recently found herself homeless, has found temporary accommodation, but there is no cooker in the property. She has three children, all with special needs, and cannot provide cooked meals at the moment. If M had £175 towards a new cooker she would be able to find the remaining amount through a loan from a friend. Please help in any way you can.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175M is a refugee who recently rented a private house which is unfurnished. He is in low income and cannot afford to buy all the furniture, therefore, he needs your support to purchase a washing machine. Your donation will make a difference to M's day to day life. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Grandma, who is on benefits, looks after her grandson for half of every week. She is trying to make ends meet, but the fridge freezer has broken and she has no means to buy a replacement quickly, so as to not throw money away on food that can't be stored. They are at a loss as to what to do and would be so appreciative of the help.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This single lady, who is on benefits, has numerous health conditions. Her fridge freezer has broken and she is prioritising spending money on food instead of saving money for a fridge freezer. Due to the cost of living and storage, plus this lady's mobility affecting her getting to shops little and often, she would really benefit from a new fridge freezer to enable her to store food.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175After fleeing domestic violence, A has been housed and is in need of a microwave oven as, at present, she only has a camp oven to cook on. Her teenage children also love to cook. The kitchen in the house is waiting for repairs and a microwave could be used in the living room, as it is portable. A is waiting for her benefits to be processed and cannot afford this item. The stress of everything is really showing as this family try to start a new life. Please can you help?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100V, who has fled domestic violence and is expecting her seventh child, has been rehoused. She has managed to get most household items from charity shops and other charities, but has no income spare to buy a carry cot pram that converts into a pushchair, with a rain cover, as she is waiting for her benefits to be processed. This pregnancy was a shock; V thought she was sick because of all the stress and upheaval of being rehoused. She is very house proud and suffering from stress, due to the situation.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Z, who is a forty two year old female who is living alone as she has left her abusive husband, has a disabled child who is in care. Z is not able to work, due to both physical and mental health difficulties, and is reliant on benefits. She is currently sleeping on the floor because of an infested mattress. A donation would help her to replace the mattress and sleep comfortably, which will aid both her physical and mental health.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175Dad, who is on bail for domestic abuse, is trying to change his bail conditions so he can access the family home. Mum is scared of him and social workers have found her a new home with the council. She cannot take her furniture etc. with her, as her partner or his family will follow her and find out where she is, if they see her move large items. Mum has two young children at the primary school, who referred her, and one older one who visits at the weekend. She needs a washing machine for their school uniforms.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Dad is on bail for domestic abuse and is trying to change his bail conditions so he can access the family home. Mum is scared of him and social workers have found her a new home with the council. She cannot take her furniture etc. with her, as her partner or his family will follow her and find out where she is, if they see her move large items. Mum needs a fridge freezer. She has two young children at the primary school, who referred her, and one older one who visits at the weekend.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady has survived a stroke, but is now disabled. She receives a care package from Social Care and is in receipt of income support so her income is very low. This lady cannot use a launderette so desperately needs a washing machine. With your help, we can supply a reconditioned one with a six month warranty.