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 (5)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (18)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (3)
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- People with Disability (10)
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A Nigerian asylum-seeking woman living in Leeds has been given an chance for a 5-week training course to help towards employment as she awaits a positive decision on her asylum claim. She receives less than £50 per week on an Aspen card for food, clothing and toiletries, and receives some help from Meeting Point, but has no money to pay for public transport. Please can you help her with the cost of a a weekly buss pass for the next 5 weeks, so she might have the chance to study and progress in her hopes for her new life in the UK?
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £120Our client is an asylum seeker with a number of documents which need translating from Russian; they are vital to the success of her asylum case. Your generous support would enable us to have these translated for her, and increase the likelihood of this person being able to find refuge in England.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200As an asylum seeker, A finds himself in a difficult position due to financial constraints. Without the necessary funds to obtain a certificate of comparison through ENIC (the European Network of National Information Centres), his dream of attending university remains out of reach. This certificate is a critical requirement for his university application, and any donations would be a lifeline for his educational aspirations.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75S, currently on Universal Credit, urgently needs financial support for a housing deposit. Without this help, he risks losing the opportunity to secure stable accommodation, which is especially critical given the cold weather. A warm and safe home would protect his health, reduce stress, and provide much-needed stability. Your support in covering the housing deposit would offer S the security he urgently requires during this challenging time.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who lives with a disability, needs financial support with legal fees. Due to his disability, he faces challenges navigating the legal system and cannot afford the necessary assistance to protect his rights and secure essential support. This legal help is vital for Mr. M to ensure his well-being, access provisions, and safeguard his rights. Your help in covering his legal fees would greatly impact his ability to live independently and with dignity.