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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 11 days
£150 needed for toiletries, self-care items, food and travel vouchers
J is an asylum seeker from Nigeria who was refused asylum in 2024. She is caring for her 17 year old daughter, who is dependent on her care. When her daughter turns 18 in the next few months, they will both be struggling with no money, no home and no right of appeal. J was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been told she needs a further round of chemo therapy, as the cancer has returned. We would like to purchase a care package for her and provide some travel vouchers.
£180 needed for six months community gym membership
L, who has depression, struggles with pain and mobility since an accident caused knee damage. Her partner left and she has been struggling financially, due to losing her job and being left with debts and bills from her ex-partner. L is now working, but still struggling financially, due to the long period of unemployment and high bills on a single income.. We have supported her with money advice, clothing needed for starting a new job, and with her mental health. She would love to try the community gym in order to be able to meet people and help with her physical and mental health,
£200 needed for carpet fitting
L has been living in a refuge after fleeing an abusive relationship. This has led to her having severe mental health issues. She struggles managing money and has no savings, with her only income being from benefits. L has recently been offered a property through a social landlord, but the house has no carpets down. She would love to make this house into a forever home and we would like to help her do that by providing her with free carpets. We are hoping our kind Acts 435 donors will help us do that.
£200 needed for food and clothes vouchers
A, a single mum to a 13 year old boy, is struggling with a critical illness which became worse lately after she had a heart bypass back in November. Mum has had her Universal Credit stopped and does not know why, as she struggles to communicate with them due to the language barrier. Her work also stopped after claiming three sick leaves. Even though A has support now to help reinstate it, she needs support with food vouchers and help to get some new clothes as she has lost a lot of weight.
£200 needed for a bed and bedding
Our client, who is really struggling financially, works full-time as a cleaner, but once he has paid his priority bills, he has very little left for essential items. He has been sleeping on his sofa, as his bed frame broke and the mattress is very soiled. C is not comfortable on the sofa, as he is very tall and his sofa is small. He doesn't sleep well and he is going to work feeling very tired. He would be so grateful for any help towards a new bed and mattress, and will be so happy to have a full night's sleep. C would also appreciate some bedding.
£165 needed for a washing machine
These parents have four children, one only 4 months old, and the father has lost his job through no fault of his own. The family receives Universal Credit and Child Benefit. They are struggling financially and now their vital washing machine has broken. We can deliver a second-hand one, with a six month warranty, with your help. Thank you.
£200 needed for a tumble dryer
N, who lives with her partner and two young toddlers in a first floor flat, is unable to work due to her mental health, as she is autistic, dyslexic and has social anxiety. Her partner is her carer so the family are dependent on benefits with no savings and are struggling financially. The family have no outdoor space to dry their considerable laundry and cannot afford to use launderette services. They desperately need a tumble dryer which would make a huge difference to their daily lives.
£160 needed for a sewing machine
P is a refugee and lives with her husband who suffers significant health issues that leave him house-bound. They rely on benefits and local foodbanks. P would love a sewing machine to make some clothes and curtains for their small flat, to improve their privacy and cheer it up a little. Longer term, she would like to be able to support others moving into new housing by making soft furnishings and clothes for them. P longs to feel useful and play a part in her community,. Please can you help her achieve this?
£200 needed for a laptop
This lady, who has been homeless, has now got accommodation through the housing association. The church has helped her with furniture and painting her new home. She has a job to work from home, starting in mid July. This lady desperately needs a laptop to use for work, and she cannot afford to buy one as she was not in employment for a long time. Please can you help her to be able to start work and rebuild her life again? Thank you so much for kindly helping her.
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individuals helped by Acts 435