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.
This young adult in a Ukrainian refugee family asks for help with £200 to purchase a refurbished washing machine as the previously donated one has stopped working and is beyond repair. The family are studying English and, as they are using their limited benefits to cover other costs, have no savings, having left all their belongings in Ukraine. Please can you help them to avoid the everyday stress and high cost of managing without and continuing to work towards employment and integration into UK life?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200R, a single mum of two children, has fled an abusive relationship. She has multiple disabilities, alongside post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. After a period in a women's refuge, R has now been supported into a new home. Her only income is Universal Credit and she has no savings as she has spent what she had on furnishings and white goods for her house. Floor coverings would turn R's house into a home, help her mental health and give her the fresh start she is desperate for.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a refugee who is suffering with his mental health, due to isolation and hardships he experienced during the asylum period. He received refugee status recently and has now moved into private rented accommodation. A is currently receiving Universal Credit and so has very limited funds. He is unable to make himself food, as he does not have a cooker and would greatly appreciate your generosity in enabling him to have the funds to buy himself one so he can make some homecooked meals.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £200H is single and trying to live independently, but with autistic and mental health issues. He is grossly overweight and binge eating on unhealthy meals. A care package is being sought. H seeks a tall fridge freezer so meals can be provided by carers and stored safely, to bring some order to his life. This will encourage him to eat healthily, to lose weight and manage more by himself. Support for H would be another step towards changing his circumstances, and greatly appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £195D went debt free, through our Christians Against Poverty debt centre, a few years ago. He has been managing really well on a low income since then. D is now in need of a new lightweight upright vacuum cleaner, as he has limited mobility and needs one he can operate well. His income doesn't allow him to save and D would greatly appreciate it if you are able to help him buy a new hoover without him falling back into debt?
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £85M is a single disabled guy who is on the road to recovery from addiction. He lives in supported accommodation and has regular appointments to attend as part of his rehabilitation. M has debts he is working with us to resolve, and we have identified that he is digitally excluded as he doesn't have a phone or any access to emails. This puts his benefits at risk, as he needs to log in regularly to accept his commitments. M is in need of a mobile phone and case to protect it from damage. Please can you help?
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £120S 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 £150We have been supporting this single mum, A, and her four children for some time now, assisting with form filling, benefit claims, school uniforms, Christmas gifts and food, household essentials etc. But now her washing machine has stopped working, she has no disposable income to purchase this large item. A is currently on universal credit and struggles with the cost of living crisis; she barely has enough money to keep on top of the bills. Please help if you can.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J, who had been in temporary accommodation, having been homeless, was doing really well and was supported into his own accommodation. However, he then lost his job, was unable to keep up with the rent and ended up back in a hostel. J is now being supported back into new accommodation, but it doesn't have a washing machine. He is very independent and is trying to get back on track with his life. Having clean clothes will make a huge difference to J.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is in arrears for electricity, gas and Council Tax. She is struggling to keep on top of her bills, but is managing. However, her washing machine has stopped working and is beyond repair. A replacement would make a big difference to M, due to the convenience it would offer.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L has worked very hard with support workers since January and is now turning her life around. She receives support from Change Grow Live (CGL) and we have worked with Kirklees Housing to manage her previous rent arrears. L has now been offered a new property, but has very little furniture to move in. She would like a double bed with a mattress and a microwave to help her get started. After paying her arrears, L is unable to afford anything. Her partner also supports her and will be staying over frequently.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a refugee who has just been granted leave to remain in the UK. This means that he has to leave his temporary accommodation immediately. A has secured a tenancy of his own, but it is unfurnished. He fled his home country with nothing and has not been able to work whilst his refugee claim was assessed. A has no savings, is on a low income and can't afford to furnish his flat. His most urgent need is for a washing machine so that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D is a young man who has had to find a new home as his dad has had to go into care. He is trying to furnish his unfurnished flat and would like help with a fridge freezer. D is unable to work, due to mental health issues, and his only income is Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. D would appreciate your help with a replacement fridge freezer, as he is unable to afford this himself. Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185H is a single mum who came to England a while ago for her daughter's education. Mum is self-employed, but only able to work twenty six hours a week, as she has to look after her daughter, and is struggling to make ends meet. H's fridge has broken down and she can't afford to repair it, which means she can't keep fresh food safely and is struggling to eat healthily or affordably. Your support to replace the fridge would be greatly appreciated.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175L fled her home, due to domestic violence, and has been supported into accommodation of her own where she finally feels safe. She was not able to bring any of her possessions with her, and has very little income of her own. L would really value your support in purchasing a few items of clothing, as well as a vacuum cleaner so that she can look after her new flat which she really likes.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This young man, who is starting out alone, due to his father’s dementia and having to leave the family home, suffers with various mental health issues. He gets Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, and has limited work capability. This young man has got an unfurnished flat and desperately needs a cooker. Any help you could give him would be gratefully received. Thank you.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £170S is a mum to two young children who was brought to this country on a spouse visa. Mum and the kids suffered domestic abuse from her husband and his family before fleeing. S has been supported into a flat of her own, but struggles with her mental health due to the trauma. She has a very low income, as she is the sole carer to her two disabled children, and due to fraud and loans taken out in her name by her husband. S's fridge freezer has just broken beyond repair and she can't afford to replace it.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200This man recently lost his wife and is trying his best to bring up three children, aged eight, ten and twelve, alone. He suffers severely with his mental health and is agoraphobic. Their council property is very damp and this has ruined the beds and carpets. Some of the damp issues are now resolved and they need three single mattresses and a lounge carpet. Dad's income is Universal Credit and he is unable to afford these essential items himself. Please can you help improve life for this family? Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is a new refugee whose benefits are being processed. He needs your kind support to buy food because he has no friends or family who can support him, he has no financial income and is still unemployed. Our client will be happy if this support can be given to him as this will give him a chance to make some home-made meals, pending the time he receives his benefits from the government.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £50This couple, who are both working as carers on minimum wages, have four children so have to plan shifts to cover both work and childcare. This means that there are times when one of them can't take work so they struggle financially. Their freezer had broken down and they have lost all the food in it. This was a second-hand freezer and it is now beyond repair. They like to batch cook and freeze, as this saves money and time, so would really benefit from help to get a replacement freezer.