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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K's wife sadly passed away in July 2023 and this has left him unable to pay debts because his household income has halved. This has resulted in his home being repossessed, leaving a large debt. K is simply unable to pay his debts and it is having a very real and significant impact on his mental health. He needs to go bankrupt as this is the only possible solution. We have raised the majority of the fee, but need some support with the remainder.
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Total needed £200This man's wife, of forty years, passed away a few months ago. He's devastated by the loss, but it's also left him struggling financially as the household income has dropped considerably. We're working with him to balance his budget and he currently spends over £100 a month on renting appliances. We have supplied a new washer, but he needs a fridge freezer which will have a huge impact on his ability to manage his money.
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Total needed £200K has recently left a violent relationship as her ex-partner abused her physically, emotionally and financially. She has been left with a mountain of debt which she cannot deal with. K is being threatened with eviction and her landlord wants a solution to K's debt problems that will make her able to sustain her rent payments. That solution is bankruptcy. Please would you help us keep K in her home and support her with funds towards her bankruptcy?
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Total needed £200S is being evicted by her landlord. This is a no fault eviction as her landlord is being forced to sell the house, due to no longer being able to afford the mortgage cost. She has five children, including two that she is fostering. S has been offered a house at the very last minute, following an eviction order from the court, but needs help with removal costs. She has no savings and is struggling financially. Please would you help us give a fresh start to S and her family?