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.
L had a house fire on 22nd March that gutted the bedroom and smoke damaged the rest of her house. She has brain damage, as well as other disabilities, and her adult daughter stays with her to care for her. L receives Employment Support Allowance and disability benefits. We are requesting £200 for bedding, towels, curtains, paint and clothes to help her recover from the house fire. Please can you help?
Still £150 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 £200J 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 £200N fled Afghanistan with her husband and 4 children. This mum is a very talented seamstress and cook. She has expressed a great interest in a sewing machine so that might be able to provide clothes for her family. The family have faced a lot of difficulties, having fled Afghanistan and spent a long time in Pakistan in difficult conditions. With the right support and opportunities I am hopeful that they will be able to begin their own social enterprise.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our beneficiary is a young man who previously worked, but has in recent years experienced difficulties in his mental wellbeing. He is agoraphobic, suffers panic attacks, has irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), anxiety and depression. He has incurred debt, that he is attempting to pay off with what income he has from Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. We aim to help our beneficiary in paying off his current energy costs to enable him to escape his cycle of debt. Please can you help?