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 (30)
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- Housing (14)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (20)
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- People with Disability (16)
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J, who suffers with anxiety and depression, and is unfit for work, has moved to a new area due to problems he had where he was previously living. His washer was taken by someone who had stayed with him for a while in his old flat. He has not been able to get it back and he is finding it difficult to manage without it. J receives Universal Credit, but the expense of moving has left him struggling to meet his living costs, and he cannot afford to replace it. He would be very grateful for your help.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £185This lady, who lives on her own and has recently moved in to a ground floor flat, has long-term health issues with her back and is awaiting a further operation. She is currently on Universal Credit, but hopes to get back to work after her operation. Due to her health, this lady's work has been interrupted and, as a result, she is having to use some of her benefits to pay off debts. Your support with this request for food and utility bills would be a real blessing to give her a little bit of financial breathing space.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £150R is a single mum to a two and a half year old. They were living with her mum, but this became problematic and they were put in a hotel, which also caused issues, as it was too noisy for the child to sleep. They have now been put in temporary accommodation, in a flat which they love, but are in desperate need of a washing machine. R’s only income is Universal Credit which is insufficient to allow her to save for a replacement. Mum would be very grateful for any help. Thank you
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single mum who has moved into temporary accommodation with her young son. She has previously lived with her family and then was moved to a hotel, but both were problematic and they are now happily settling in their own flat. They are in need of a fridge freezer so mum can store food ready for cooking, but she is unable to afford this as her only income is Universal Credit. M would be very grateful for any help you can give. Thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single mum with a teenage son. She has been deemed to be not fit for work and receives Universal Credit and Employment Support Allowance. Mum recently had a break-in at her home and extensive damage was caused to her fridge freezer, rendering it unusable. J does not have insurance cover and cannot afford to replace it. With a growing son, your support in replacing her fridge freezer would make a massive difference to them, allowing them to shop and cook economically. Thank you.