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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M, who suffers with anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), has a history of self-harm. He has recently spent three months in rehabilitation and, on leaving, was placed in shared accommodation which is not helping his mental health. M has barely any possessions and is in need of essentials and clothing. He has been receiving help to appeal against Universal Credit, due to their error, and there have been long delays with payments. Please would you consider supporting this gentlemen with some funds towards food and clothing? Thank you.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120R and his wife are currently homeless and are looking for accommodation. At the moment they are staying with a friend who is helping them out. R and his wife would like to repay this friend for the generosity shown to them, by buying items such as food etc. They would appreciate having a shopping voucher to enable them to do this and feel that they are then, at least, contributing a little towards staying with this friend.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120I is a middle aged lone male who has a history of problems with debt. He has been through several debt resolutions over the years, but has again found himself indebted. The Citizens Advice Bureau are assisting him to avoid court proceedings and are hoping this will be lead to a fresh start for him. Whilst I is receiving help, please would you consider supporting this him so that he can buy food and essentials? Hopefully this will be a positive turning point in his life. Thank you so much!