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)
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- Ill Health (13)
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- 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)
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- Domestic Abuse (18)
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This 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?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This client is a single parent with three young children. Their property has issues with damp and mould, primarily in the storage areas. Mum is waiting for the council to deal with the issue, but fears the mould spores will cause her children's clothes to become mouldy and negatively effect their health. We have provided them with advice and two hydrometers to keep an eye on humidity levels. However, a dehumidifier will help keep the area free of mould so mum can store things safely.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £110This lady is a carer for her husband and they are making a fresh start. After living in very poor conditions, the council has now moved them into a more suitable home. However, they are struggling to furnish it and make it into a home suitable for their two very young children. Their most urgent priority is floor covering as none of the rooms have carpet or laminate. A carpet for the sitting room would be a great help for them.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, a lovely older man, has a lot of struggles in life, due to a brain injury and general poor health. He is isolated with no family and little support. He doesn't have any summer clothes or shoes so we are requesting this money to be able to buy him some trainers, T-shirts, shorts and other basic clothing items, in the hope that this will help him get out and about over the summer months, benefitting him both physically and mentally.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £100S is a single parent who had to leave essentials behind to flee domestic violence. She is working to rebuild her life for herself and her child. Mum would appreciate your help to buy an iron and ironing board so that she can prepare for finding work.
Still £45 left to donate
Total needed £45My client is a single mum with a very young child whose partner walked out on her and left her with debts. Her washing machine is fifteen years old and has just broken, and she doesn't have any money to buy a new one. Mum has seen a replacement for £270 and her mum has said that she will pay the £70 if she can get the rest. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is an asylum seeker whose doctor has recommended her to go to the gym because she has muscles spasm. She is a single mum with a child and is new in the UK. Mum is depressed and on medication, and feeling isolated and lonely. She will be happy to receive this kind support, as this will enable her to register at the gym as recommended, which will improve her body system and mental health.
Still £20 left to donate
Total needed £40Our client is a medical student who has been approved by the Education and Training Committee to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and needs help to pay for the registration fee to start his internship. He is not financially buoyant and has no friends or family to support him towards this need. Our client will be happy to accept your kind support because it will allow him to practise his profession and get him prepared for future employability.