Completed Requests
The following are a selection of requests which have been completed through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for winter coat and boots
From Bishop Auckland - 41 years old
This lady has been seriously struggling to keep her head above water and a roof over her head as she has a very low income. By the time she has paid bills and bought food she has nothing left for clothing. She is in desperate need of a waterproof winter coat and a pair of decent boots.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for food and accommodation
From Goole - 51 years old
This homeless man needs money for clothes and money to pay for two nights accommodation.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for baby equipment - cot, pram etc
From Stockwell - 27 years old
Tammy is expecting a baby in January but she has been physically abused by her husband throughout the pregnancy for which he is now in prison. As Tammy is in the UK as a student she has no access to benefits and is requesting help with baby equipment - cot, pram, baby bottles, clothes etc.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for new bed
From Streatham - 62 years old
Marianne has mental health issues and is struggling financially. In addition she has spinal disease and is diabetic. She urgently needs a new bed to support her back as hers is currently broken. She has now sought help with her debts and must not borrow any further money to buy the bed.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for wardrobes for childen's bedrooms
From Middlesbrough. - 37 years old
This family is on Income Support and have 2 children. When they moved to their present property the previous house was vandalised before they had removed all their possessions. This meant the children had no drawers or wardrobes to store their clothing and it had to be piled up on the floor. They hope to purchase second hand furniture to replace that which was ruined.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£70 needed for rent
From Hull - 65 years old
Applicant and husband, both retired on solely minimum pensions, have been supporting addict daughter and nearly lost their home through none payment of rent.
Received £70 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for washing machine
From Hull - 35 years old
Applicant is struggling to overcome addiction and has become over reliant on family. New washing machine will help her stand on her own two feet.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for washing machine
From Carlton, Nottingham - 45 years old
'J' was homeless for 18 months prior to being housed. He needs a washing machine to wash his son's clothes as there is no launderette nearby.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for flooring for lounge to cover concrete floor
From Stroud - 43 years old
Flooring is needed to cover concrete floor in the lounge of a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet. She works part-time to try to provide for her family and yet still be around after school for her daughter. Working part-time has meant she is above the benefits level but finds it very difficult to provide the basics needed to make the house a home.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for bankruptcy fees
From Herne Hill - 55 years old
Marina's husband was forced to take early retirement due to ill health and his income has been drastically reduced to just £70 per month. They are no longer able to meet their earlier commitments and have been advised by a Christian debt counselling charity to seek bankruptcy in order to make a fresh start. They are seeking help towards paying the necessary bankruptcy fees.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for under counter freezer
From Beeston, Nottingham - 60 years old
'J' needs an under the counter freezer and hasn't been able to buy one as he is on a low income. A freezer will make a big difference to him and help to reduce his food bills.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for work clothes and transport to work
From Goole - 22 years old
This woman is homeless and desperate for work so she can sort her life out. She will need clothes for work and the first two weeks transport costs as the agency charge workers for this service in advance.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for to replace smashed double glazed window
From MIDDLESBROUGH - 63 years old
A pensioner living alone had a large double glazed window smashed by vandals. This was not covered by insurance and the cheapest estimate is £190. This lady cannot afford to meet the total cost of the replacement.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£90 needed for debt relief order
From MIDDLESBROUGH - 44 years old
The applicant had a period when her son was without employment and debts mounted up. Now living alone and working part time but cannot save enough to pay off debts. Would be greatly helped by a Debt Relief Order which costs £90 and would consolidate the debts and give her a new start.
Received £90 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for to help pay bankruptcy fees
From Streatham - 45 years old
Michelle is a disabled single Mum and her 3 children are registered as young carers. Michelle has taken advice about her debts and needs to go bankrupt in order to make a fresh start. Shee needs the money to help pay her bankruptcy fees.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for electric cooker
From Haverhill - 27 years old
Anna, her husband and two children are currently living on £73 p.w. Tax Credit + Child Benefit. This has arisen because her husband is sick, but not receiving any sickness pay from his employer which means, they are unable to pay rent and utility bills whilst they are struggling to live. They have recently moved into a council house but are unable to finance the white goods needed but their most essential need is a cooker, particularly to enable hot food as the cold weather is on it's way.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for fridge for family
From Tulse Hill - 35 years old
Albert is waiting notification as to his right to remain which means he is not permitted to work or receive benefits. He has 3 children and his partner Cynthia is actively seeking work - but currently they only have child benefit and tax credits to live on. They are struggling to buy food and now their fridge has broken down and they are requesting help to buy a reconditioned fridge.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for school uniform
From West Dulwich - 51 years old
Manolya is a lone parent and victim of long term abuse. She is struggling financially and needs a winter coat, school trousers, trainers and sports kit for her 11 year old starting secondary school.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for fridge/freezer
From Beeston, Nottingham - 48 years old
'T' has not had a fridge/freezer for 6 months. This is his first flat since being homeless for 7 and a half years. He is finding it hard to cook and keep things fresh.
Received £100 through Acts 435.
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£100 needed for washing machine
From Beeston, Nottingham - 47 years old
A is a single man who has been needing a washing machine for two years. It would make a big difference to his life as using the launderette is expensive.
Received £100 through Acts 435.