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 (23)
- Unemployment (6)
- Children (25)
- Fresh Start (20)
- Housing (13)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (18)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (5)
- White Goods and Furniture (64)
- People with Disability (15)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (17)
- Technology (8)
- Domestic Abuse (11)
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M, a part-time receptionist, working for the NHS, has received a council property, which is a step towards stability for her family. The house is currently empty and the conditions are not suitable for M and her children to live in. One of the most urgent needs is a washing machine. This support will allow M to reduce the burden of manual washing, and enable her to better manage her household, alongside her work commitments. Your help will be invaluable in giving this family a fresh start in their new home.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a refugee and single mum who recently received council housing, offering her family much-needed stability; however, the house is empty and unfit for living. One of their urgent needs is a fridge freezer. This essential appliance will help M store food safely, reduce costs on frequent shopping trips, and improve her family’s living conditions. Your support will make a significant difference in helping M create a safe and stable home for her children.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200M is experiencing financial hardship and urgently needs a fridge freezer to store food safely. As he currently relies solely on Universal Credit, affording such an essential appliance is beyond his reach, and significantly impacts his overall wellbeing. Your support would alleviate M's daily burdens and help him maintain a stable and healthy home. Your generosity will make a tangible difference in his daily life.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R is a young refugee who is rebuilding his life in the UK after overcoming significant challenges. Despite his determination, he still faces daily struggles, including the lack of a fridge freezer, a basic necessity to store food and prepare healthy meals. Your donation can make a life-changing impact, providing R with hope, security, and the opportunity to focus on his future.