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 (6)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (31)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (3)
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- People with Disability (9)
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This vulnerable man struggles with mental health issues and finds it difficult to manage his benefits. He is in need of a double mattress as he is not sleeping well. He receives Universal Credit, but has no spare money to buy a replacement. Please would you consider helping him? Thank you.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £175This lady has recently moved into a new house with her four children after suffering domestic abuse. Her ex-partner has left her with a lot of debt and she is constantly living in an overdraft which incurs over £150 in fees and overdraft interest. This lady has to drive her children to three different schools and is not eligible for help with transport, so she is spending an average of £20 a day on fuel. She is due to receive debt advice from Christians Against Poverty, but needs help in the meantime. Thank you.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £150I have been asked by a Housing Officer to help this vulnerable lady, who usually has support, to manage her bills with energy vouchers. Sadly, the funding has run out and she is in need of a new vacuum cleaner as hers is broken. This lady is required to keep her flat clean, but has no spare money from her benefits to buy one. I will buy an Argos voucher for her with the Acts 435 donations so that it goes towards a cleaner. Please would you help her? Thank you.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £100This lady has been referred to us by the Citizen's Advice Bureau. She has various medical and mental health conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), dysfunctional breathing, scoliosis and depression. This lady needs to prove that she should be exempt for paying Council Tax and needs a letter from her doctor. She has several debts, and a gift of £40 would give her some mental health breathing space. Thank you.