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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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (29)
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- People with Disability (8)
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E is a single gentleman who is living alone with different chronic illnesses. He has recently moved out of his temporary accommodation into a permanent address. E is very grateful for the support that has been provided, but still doesn't have a cooker and a washing machine in the house. This is limiting E in making homemade meals, which is a requirement, as he is required to eat healthy, due to his health conditions. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200JS is a single mother to three young boys, all aged under five, whose relationship with her husband broke down recently. She is is in need of a cooker and is currently managing with microwaved meals, but is concerned that the children are not getting a healthy diet. JS's only income is from benefits.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200A who has ongoing health issues, has been in hospital since her diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer. She has been discharged now, but due to physical changes, has been advised to get an adjustable recliner chair which will help her to feel comfortable at home. A is no longer in employment, due to her health and is struggling to raise money for the recliner chair. She is also struggling to buy food, as she is on very low income at the moment. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200W, one of the ladies who comes to our peer support group, has recently moved from South America and has leave to remain in the UK She is living with her mum and they have just been moved to their permanent address from temporary accommodation. W, who has been struggling to find work, due to lack of experience in this country, has recently started volunteering with the British Red Cross. She is desperate for a washer and a cooker, as they have no items in their home apart from beds and a sofa.