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 (5)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (22)
- White Goods and Furniture (51)
- People with Disability (6)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (21)
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This young asylum seeker, who is twenty two years old, has very limited weekly financial support and is unable to buy clothes with it. His shoes are broken and he urgently needs a new pair, along with a new coat, as the one he has is very worn out. Our client is very vulnerable with complex mental health issues.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80After 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 extremely vulnerable young woman, who has been a victim of rape and sexual abuse, is moving to sheltered accommodation so that she feels safe in her home and so that her attacker no longer knows where she lives. This woman lives, who lives alone and has no family support, cannot afford a car so has no way of moving her valuables to her new property, and has no means to pay for the removal van herself.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £150This 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.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £170S was living in Young Men's Christian Association accommodation when she became ill, and has been in hospital for a few weeks. She has had to be moved to a complex with warden supervision, as her previous home was unsuitable, considering her now reduced mobility and increased care needs. Unfortunately, the property has no flooring and the occupational therapist has stated that non-slip flooring will make it safe for her. S only receives her pension so cannot cover the cost of this, therefore, she would really appreciate your support. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200F is a refugee who recently received a council house after years of waiting on the Social Housing waiting list. The house is a blank canvas and she needs to carpet her home. This is a large cost, especially for someone receiving Universal Credit. The opportunity to carpet the house for free is a true lifeline, however, F needs support to pay the fee for a contractor to fit the carpets. The remaining cost of materials etc. is provided free of charge.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who is one of our Food Pantry members, has recently lost his job and is not eligible for benefits. He is the only one who is working to support his wife and two children. Now the whole family is struggling and M needs to pay the electricity and gas bill. We are helping with food, but the kids do not eat the food we can provide. When M met me, he was very upset about the situation because he just wants to work to provide for the family himself. Please would you donate generously towards this family who really need help? Thanks in advance.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200F, who recently had a stroke and needed to stop working, is receiving sick pay which keeps reducing as the weeks go by. We have applied for Personal Independence Payment for him, but these applications take a long tome to be processed. In the meantime, F and his wife are struggling to make ends meet and she is working extra hours to try and cover their utilities, but feels she should really be at home looking after her husband. They would be so very grateful for any help.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This lady, who cares for two children by the person from whom she is fleeing, has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and one child with additional needs. She has been with him since she was sixteen years old. Eighteen months ago they went into a refuge and were then allocated a home. Unfortunately, she was located and assaulted, and the police are involved. The stress of everything has made her lose her hair. The family returned to a refuge and now have another home. They need carpets, which have been provided free of charge and, with your kind donations, we want to help with the fitting costs.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady had not realised that the fixed term payment for her gas and electric bill had come to an end, and has received a large bill that she is unable to pay. She receives benefits, but has no spare money to pay this bill, which has really worried her. Please would you help this lady to regain her peace of mind with a donation? She would be very relieved. Thank you.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This mum has recently escaped domestic violence with her two young children. She is having to set up home once again after being provided with safety housing. Mum does not have any family members that can help. She needs a fridge freezer and, with your kind donations, we want to help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who is experiencing some very serious financial difficulties, lost his accommodation then became street homeless and was not able to maintain a job. This led to him experiencing a decline in his mental health, as everything in life seemed to be out of reach. M lives in a rural location and needs public transport to get anywhere, including the Department of Work and Pensions appointments. He needs £200 to clear his rent arrears, as he is now living in supported housing and only receives the very bare minimum of benefits.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This mum has recently escaped domestic violence with her two young children. She is having to set up home once again after being provided with safety housing. Mum does not have family members that can help her and needs a cooker. With your kind donations, we want to help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This mum has recently escaped domestic violence with her two young children. She is having to set up home once again after being provided with safety housing. Mum does not have family members that can help and she needs a table and chairs. With your kind donations, we want to help.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165D suffers will ill health from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and degenerative disc disease. Her husband cannot work, as he is her full-time carer, so the couple are on benefits and struggling to make ends meet. They have been making use of our community pantry for emergency food parcels. Their fridge freezer recently broke and they can't afford to replace it so D is currently keeping her medication, which must be kept refrigerated, in her neighbour's fridge. Please can you help us get them a replacement?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a single mum of two children who is on Universal Credit and cannot work because she home schools her daughter, who is on disability allowance. C's washing machine recently broke and she can't afford to replace it so she is currently having to take her and her children's laundry to her sister's to wash, a thirty minute journey away. Please can you help C get a new washing machine?