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 (6)
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- Ill Health (20)
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- Housing (5)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (18)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (5)
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- People with Disability (6)
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This single mum needs a skip to remove excess goods from her home. A support worker is helping mum and the children - ages 2 and 9. Both the children are currently being assessed for neurodivergence. Mum is unable to afford to pay for the skip herself as she has limited income- she works part time and is on Universal Credit. We have been providing food bank support. With your kind donations, we want to help.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a single lady (47), unable to work due to many health issues and struggling with the passing of her dad whom she cared for. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) are helping her with sorting out her financial situation and budgeting. She is looking for a new fridge freezer because one of the doors broke off and cannot be repaired. Thank you so much for your kind donations.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200This client's previous washing machine did not work and has been removed from the property, but she is unable to replace it. As a single mum with three dependents she therefore struggles to do the laundry. E has debts in terms of rent arrears, council tax and utility bills which are currently recovered from her benefits. Thank you for considering helping this family.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200K is in temporary accommodation and struggling financially waiting on Universal Credit to be sorted. They experienced a period of homelessness before the family were placed in their new property. K has very limited furniture and has no storage for their clothes in the bedrooms so they are using boxes at moment. There are carpets but they need regular cleaning and a sweeping brush is not working. K is worried if the carpets get any worse the landlord may throw them out.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum is a survivor of Domestic Violence and cares for a 13-year-old and a 20 year old who is at university. She was homeless for 2 years; 1.5 years ago she was provided with a home, but she had to take out a loan for carpets and decorating. She receives Universal Credit but the household outgoings exceed her income and we are providing Food Bank support. Their TV is broken and needs replacing. With your kind donations we want to help.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £150K, a single mum who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is in financial debt and crisis. She needs a stairs and hall carpet, due to the neighbours complaining about the constant banging up and down stairs, which is making life extremely hard. It is too cold to play outside and not really safe due to the amount of cars. Others are not able to help K as they are struggling too.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £200K is a single lady who currently has her grandchildren living with her, aged ten and fifteen. She has a number of health conditions including depression, anxiety, epilepsy, rheumatism and arthritis. Her ten year old grandson also has autism. The fridge freezer has broken and K is unable to afford a new one, which is needed in order to be able to feed the family properly. We are asking for support to fund a fridge freezer for this family.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200A came to Glasgow in May 2024 and spent nine months in temporary hotel accommodation, which was challenging for his mental health. He now finally has a new flat and feels blessed that it is in good condition, but it has no flooring at all and A's income is very low (around £80 per week). He would love to carpet at least one room for warmth and comfort, and would be very grateful for any help you could give.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150R, who is struggling with debts that she cannot possibly pay back, is on a zero hours contract and has unreliable hours and income. She has sought help from Citizens Advice and is hoping they will help find the best debt solution and support her through the process. This, however, takes time and she is finding it impossible to afford food and essentials after all her bills are paid. Please would you consider helping this lady with a supermarket voucher to help her get by? Thank you so much.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120T is a twenty seven year old man who is long term unemployed due to his lack of mental health diagnosis. He has recently been diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), is now medicated and stable, and ready to move forward with his life. Given the rural nature of where we live, finding employment is difficult without being able to drive and, as such, we are asking for £200 for eight driving lessons so that T will be able to regain his independence and seek good employment/ start own gardening business.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a single man who has just been given a council bungalow. He is starting from scratch as, following his relationship breakdown, he has not had settled accommodation, relying on friends and family. A has health issues and receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. He has a great opportunity to start afresh, but is not in a position financially to equip his new home. Family is trying to help, but your assistance in helping A to purchase a cooker would be a real blessing. Thank you.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £175M is originally from Sudan and, after a long period of homelessness and temporary accommodation, has recently been given a permanent tenancy. He is proactive, is learning English and recently made a CV to help him find work. Currently, M's income is low and he cannot afford to wash his clothes regularly. With fewer charities doing laundry for free, and the cost of a laundrette rising significantly, having a washing machine in his flat would help lift a significant financial burden.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £180This lady, who is a single parent caring for two toddlers, struggles financially due to outstanding bills, and relies on benefits. She has escaped domestic violence and there is an ongoing court case regarding this. We have provided Food Bank support to help. Mum needs a child’s mattress and two stairgates and, with your kind donations, we want to help.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £120E fled domestic abuse and following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her thee children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm bedroom and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia and severe emphysema (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a care experienced adult with no family whatsoever. He is living on benefits and has engaged with frontline services on a regular basis. He is in need of a deep clean. Please can you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150S was attacked and left with brain injury and epilepsy, complex PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and agoraphobia. She receives benefits, but as her disability benefit is currently suspended, is awaiting it being reinstated. S's cooker has broken and she cannot afford to replace it. She would really appreciate your support in replacing it. Many thanks.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200E fled domestic abuse and, following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her three children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £155This young man has come from a troubled background and is wanting a fresh start. Coming up to Christmas, he has felt quite lonely and with not much to show for his short life. This would mean so much to him, enabling him to make his safe place home-like and clean. Thanks to you all.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150C, who has fled domestic abuse, lives with two toddlers and her older child comes to stay at weekends. Mum has been in a refuge and then moved seven times to temporary accommodation before finally being housed permanently. C currently only has an air fryer, but finds it hard to cook proper meals. She is currently on benefits and cannot afford to purchase a cooker. Mum would really appreciate your support. Many thanks.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200This family, who are in their third temporary property through no fault of their own, lost all their furnishings due to extreme damp and mould at their last house. Because of all the upheaval, mum has decided to keep the children at their old schools, which involves heavy transport costs. This eats into her Universal Credit and Child Benefit. Due to limited outside drying facilities, mum is desperate for a second-hand tumble dryer so she won't have a damp home again. Please can you help?