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 (4)
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- Ill Health (36)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (29)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (8)
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S and her partner have moved into a flat after a long period of homelessness, the last twelve months of which was spent living in a tent. S has mental health problems and is unfit for work. Her partner is seeking work, but currently their only income is Universal Credit. They are managing to meet their everyday bills, but there is little left over to spend on their home. They have no living room furniture and would appreciate help to buy a sofa so they at least have somewhere comfortable to sit.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £140This Iranian refugee who lives in Leeds is an artist who wants to expand her ability to help others by having a tablet. She is asking for £150 to purchase one she has seen which will help her to search online for art activities for groups she is volunteering with in charities. Having and using one will help her to pass on information to groups, and keep in touch with her extended family and friends in Iran, during times of concern. Please can you help her to help others and keep in contact?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £150S, who suffers from depression and has recently moved to the area to be nearer family and friends, has a one year old son and is currently pregnant. She receives Universal Credit and has managed to get together most of the things she needs for her new home, but would really appreciate your help to buy a washing machine. S is having to travel some distance to use a launderette, and the cost of this are eating into her funds, leaving her with insufficient funds to cover other essential bills.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200E is a single gentleman who is living alone with different chronic illnesses. He has recently moved out of his temporary accommodation into a permanent address. E is very grateful for the support that has been provided, but still doesn't have a cooker and a washing machine in the house. This is limiting E in making homemade meals, which is a requirement, as he is required to eat healthy, due to his health conditions. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200Our applicant is a refugee whose children have joined her through Family Reunion, and also has a young baby aged one. Mum has been placed in temporary accommodation by the council, but it is sparsely furnished. She would like some home items for her children. Specifically, her youngest child is crawling and learning to walk so mum would like a rug for them to learn to walk on. She would also like a desk and chair for the children to do their homework, and a wardrobe for the children's clothes.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman left the family home where his ex-partner lives with his young son due a safeguarding issue. He stopped work to care for his son and lived with his parents with limited space. They now have accommodation which is 10+miles away from his parents. He is on benefits but has a lot of expenses including traveling to and from his parents to set up their new home. His wider family are unable to help financially. They need a wardrobe and with your kind donations we wish to help.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £135FS is an asylum seeker who is living in a hotel with her husband and eight month old baby. They fled from the conflict in Chad, due to political reasons. Her husband's father was involved in a conflict with the government and the President of Chad was killed. Those in opposition had to flee the country because the President's son is now in power and is seeking revenge for his father's death. FS and her family are here suffering in poverty and need your help with food, clothes and nappies. Please would you donate? Thank you
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady was homeless, but then was able to secure a tenancy which is unfurnished. She has physical health conditions and disabilities, making it difficult for her to use a mattress on the floor, as her sleeping area, and would love a bed frame. This lady has nowhere to store her clothes and needs a wardrobe or similar.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman left the family home where his ex-partner lives with his young son, due a safeguarding issue. He stopped work to care for his son and lived with his parents in a limited space. They now have accommodation which is over ten miles away from his parents. Dad is on benefits, but has a lot of expenses, including traveling to and from his parents to set up their new home. His wider family are unable to help financially. Dad needs a freezer and with your kind donations we wish to help.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £130M is a carer for her thirty one year old disabled son who requires 24/7 care. His disability includes incontinence problems, which means that he requires his clothes and bedding to be washed very regularly. The result of this is that the washing machine has failed and they need support to replace this. M is struggling financially as the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for her son has been reduced, but his care needs haven't. Mum is unable to work, due to the complexity of his needs and relies on Universal Credit and PIP.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £200Three generations of this family are in the UK due to the war in Ukraine. They have recently applied for benefits and are waiting a decision so currently have limited funds. They are without curtains, bedding and duvets. We have provided the family with warm packs and energy saving measures, however, this will not be sufficient for them to stay warm in the coming months. We have shown them how to heat their home correctly, however, they require these basic items to keep warm.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £150JS is a homeless asylum seeker who currently has no means of financial support, due to his phone recently braking and not being able to afford to replace it. It is very important that he buys a new phone so that he can stay in touch with his caseworker, and so that he can be contactable by the Home Office and other support organisations in relation to his asylum claim.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80A is refugee who has successfully been accepted for a reunion with his wife and two daughters, and is expecting them to arrive in the UK in September. A has rented a house for his family, however, he is struggling to buy all the furniture and would like your kind support so he can buy second-hand beds and mattresses for his new home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200MH is an asylum seeker who is preparing a fresh claim. They currently have no recourse to public funds or right to work and urgently need financial aid to support with travel to solicitors and phone costs. They also need winter shoes and a winter coat, as they do not have appropriate clothing or footwear for the winter and it is possible that they may be sleeping rough, as they have been in recent months.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150R is a single mum of three children who usually works in a care home. She is currently on maternity leave, but has been abandoned by the father of her baby and doesn't have access to public funds. R has insufficient money to cover even her rent, but particularly needs to continue to insure her car so that she can get her kids to school. Mum is unlikely to be able to return to work until January, due to health concerns, and would greatly appreciate any support she can get to pay key bills in the meantime.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who has bipolar, is on benefits. Until recently she was living with her father, but when he died the rest of the family turned their back on her and withdrew all support. She has now been allocated accommodation but, of course, is starting from scratch. This lady's most urgent need is for a washing machine. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is currently living in a caravan and because of circumstances beyond their control has lost their job. They are trying their upmost to take this interim period to improve their skills and have managed to obtain some online courses, but needs some help to pay for a site supervision safety training scheme (SSSTS) certificate for construction and groundwork. This will assist with gaining employment and improving their living conditions.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This mother, who is pregnant, has a two year old that is sleeping in an unsafe cot. Father has no access to public funds. He does work, but the wages just cover the rent and bills, leaving the family short every month and struggling financially to put food on the table. The unborn baby is due in October and support has been offered to the family for items for the baby, but the two year old child desperately needs a safe secure bed. Please would you help?
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £160K needs a new oven, as her old one is broken. With very poor health, her benefits were massively reduced and she is trying to contest this. K cannot afford to replace her oven, due to a very low income, and her and the two children have to make do with microwave meals until the stove can be repaired. An air-fryer will enable mum to cook better meals in a way she can physically manage and be more cost-effective to run. K is doing a lot to help change her situation, but this will be a big boost!
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100This single mum has been relocated after receiving her indefinite leave to remain status. This has meant that she has had to leave her job and her son has had to leave his school. Currently, mum does not have any savings and is sleeping on the floor. We are seeking support to get her a double mattress so she no longer needs to sleep on the floor.