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 (7)
- Food and Heating (10)
- Ill Health (13)
- Unemployment (4)
- Children (5)
- Fresh Start (16)
- Housing (8)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (24)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (52)
- People with Disability (8)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (19)
- Technology (7)
- Domestic Abuse (20)
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S is a mother of three children who came to the UK five years ago. Although her husband is allowed to work, he is unable to, as he has a problem with his eyes which prevents him from doing any physical work. They live with in a flat and are on a very limited income. S has made a request to buy a used washing machine as her old one has been broken. She is washing all the clothes by hand, but it's very difficult to get them dry, especially in a small flat. Your help will make S's life much easier. Thank you.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client is a male in his thirties who lives in supported accommodation. He has anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and is socially isolated without friends. Our client is also addicted to gambling and supported by statutory and third sector agencies. Without peer or family support, he continues to struggle. He has moved into his current accommodation, from homelessness, with minimal possessions and is very short of clothing. Our client is a large build gentleman which limits the ability to source appropriate clothing for him. Please can you help him?
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80S, who has been recently widowed, has five children to support. She works part-time, but has been struggling financially to manage alone, due to the cost of living and bills increasing. She receives no benefits for two of the children and is being supported by Children's Services and Citizens Advice Bureau for budgeting. S's sofa bed has recently broken, meaning that she has to sleep on the floor, to allow her children to sleep in the beds, and has no bed for herself. She would be so grateful for any donations towards this.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single mum who suffers with severe anxiety and depression, due to being a victim of domestic abuse. She also suffers from asthma, fatigue, insomnia, migraine and has neck and back issues. M has had to reduce her working hours, due to her health, and is struggling with debt. She has reached out to Citizens Advice Bureau and they are helping to provide advice regarding her debts. Please would you consider supporting this family with some funds towards food and essentials whilst they receive help? Thank you.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120Our Christians Against Poverty client has become an asylum seeker after working for several months without being paid. Whilst our client applies for a visa to remain in this country, this person is unable to take any paid work and has been given just under £80 a week to live on. We are supporting this client, who has accrued some debt, and would like to provide a local bus pass so that the client can do voluntary work in the next town. Any donation towards a bus pass would be very much appreciated.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £150H is a refugee who suffers from significant health issues, one of them being rheumatoid arthritis. The council house he lives in is very humid and he has been advised by his consultant that he needs a good dehumidifier to prevent further deterioration. The more economical ones, unfortunately, have very high running costs and are not efficient enough. H can’t afford the costs for a better and efficient one. Thank you so much for helping him to get better health again.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160P has been in mental health hospital for a long period of time. Whilst there, his home was burgled and most of his possessions stolen. P is now home with support from the mental health and safeguarding teams as he is a vulnerable adult. Riviera Life Church has provided kitchen essentials and bedding but he has no fridge freezer which he is concerned about. He is unable to work and is dependent on benefits with no savings. Provision of a fridge freezer would greatly help his health and well being.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a young person seeking asylum in the UK. We are supporting them with their immigration case and other positive activities e.g. youth activities and English classes. They have applied for asylum support funding for destitution relief, but this is expected to take at least one month to be processed. They urgently need financial support to cover travel costs in London to visit their solicitor and caseworker (£10 each time), as well as money for food for the month.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This request is for a family of four who are in desperate need of two beds. All the beds they have are very well worn, with springs are coming through mattresses and the bed bases are broken. They are very low on funds and can’t afford to buy beds as they struggle to meet even their daily needs. The adults in the family are unable to work due to ill health and claim disability benefits, which is what they live off.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D wanted to write her story herself: "I was left doubly incontinent following assault. In 2021 I was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. Thankfully I'm now in remission, but the tumour affected my mobility severely. This means incontinence accidents happen frequently, making me feel depressed, anxious and isolated. Clothing and bedding must be washed daily. I worked all my life but now need your kindness if possible please. My mattress is in bad condition and I do not have the money to replace it."
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is an asylum seeker. She is receiving very little financial support, and it hardly covers her food and travel. Her phone has recently broken and she does not have the means to replace it. She is trying to get legal representation for her asylum claim and apply for college. Without this, she is unable to engage with any of the above, or stay in touch with family, and this will have a real impact on her mental health and wellbeing. Having a phone keeps her connected to her community and professionals.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This gentleman is 6ft7 and needs an extra long bed. He is currently sleeping on the floor which is affecting his mental and physical health. He does not have the means to be able to buy this for himself. Any help you can give would be very much appreciated.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This single mum cares for twins who both have complex neurodiversity conditions. They were rehoused two years ago. The property has been rat infested due to poor maintenance and she got into debt replacing household items. She has recently suffered a mental health breakdown. We have been helping with various items including grocery supplies. They need a bed and mattress and with your kind donations we want to help.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client recently moved to the area, fleeing domestic violence. Unfortunately, she wasn't supported during this at all. She had to take out a loan to cover the moving costs. The client is disabled and so needs an orthopaedic mattress, which we are funding through other avenues. Her current bed frame is falling apart and so we would like to get her a new one. To top things off, due to the move her benefits have changed from the previous system to Universal Credit, which has caused a period of time with no money.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185K is a single lady with multiple health problems and as a result she is on long term sick leave and cannot work. As such she is only in receipt of benefits, and is struggling to buy food once all her household bills are paid. K is hoping her benefits will be increased after a review, which is due shortly, but until then she would appreciate a voucher to tide her over, enabling her to buy food and essentials and not worry where her next meal is coming from.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100We have been supporting this young man for nearly a year who has been living in a homeless hostel. He used to write, act, and dance but unfortunately has not had the opportunity in a long time. We have managed to secure him a bursary place with a local theatre to access their drama and creative writing groups but it requires a bus journey for him to get there. He has been struggling with his mental health and he hopes that this will be a really positive step forward.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100R is really struggling with his debts. He currently has his gas capped due to huge debt and now has the high court enforcement agency attending his home due to an unpaid Council Tax bill of £452. Our team is supporting him with his debt management and has spoken to the enforcement agency who has put the account on hold for 28 days. We can then ask for a repayment plan. £200 towards his council tax debt would really help make the repayment plan more manageable for him. Any support is appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K has recently been moved from one shared accommodation to another due to being bullied and abused. Due to the risk elements surrounding her most recent move, she has been unable to collect her belongings and has had to leave everything behind in her last accommodation. She has lost all her clothes and also her mobile phone, which she needs for Universal Credit to contact her. We would really like to buy her another phone and some essential clothes including underwear, with any donations.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150J suffers with depression and a severe medical condition, which has led him to struggle with his finances. Unfortunately, several of his white goods have gone wrong recently including his fridge and he is extremely worried because his medication has to be stored in there. Any funds to go towards a new fridge for him would be most appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200H has recently moved into her first flat from the women and children's hostel. She has got nearly all of her furniture needed, but does not have a cooker or any bedroom furniture. She is saving for this, but we would like to bless her with these items for her and her son.