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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- Ill Health (2)
- Children (1)
- Fresh Start (1)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (4)
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M has been struggling with Long Covid for two years, as well as other serious health issues. Her fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and other recent problems mean that she has no savings left to replace it. She is on Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment, and has a teenage daughter. Being without a fridge freezer is increasing M's anxiety about her situation, her health, her daughter's future and her finances. Getting a second-hand replacement for it would relieve some of her burdens.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200We are working with a gentleman who has poor physical and mental health. He got behind on his rent payments, due to sanctions from Universal Credit which occurred because he missed an appointment when he was in hospital. We are supporting this gentleman to engage with Universal Credit and get his claim back on track. Currently he is without any income and worrying about the rent arrears, particularly as he is on a low income. This money would clear the rent arrears and top-up his Housing Benefit.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185N, who suffers from chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, has depression and has self-neglected in the past. He receives Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment. N needs to buy a sofa bed, bedding and drawers so that his niece come out of foster care and live with him when she soon turns sixteen. He receives mental health support and is receiving assistance to obtain white goods and carpeting. N has worked really hard on his mental health and living conditions, to be able to provide a home and support network for his niece. Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100S, 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 £200This man sadly lost his partner in a house fire recently. He has been relocated but he has very little in his flat as nothing much could be salvaged from the fire. His Housing Officer has asked if he could get any help to start again. This man especially needs a washing machine and fridge freezer. We have second hand shops for white goods here so hopefully will be able to get these items cheaper than new. Please would you help him to rebuild his life after this tragic event? Thank you very much.