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.
S, who has had a difficult past, including being homeless, has severe mental health issues that make life difficult for him. He has now been housed and is trying really hard to get his life on track. He is receiving help from Citizens Advice Bureau with his substantial debts, who are doing all they can to help him. Due to his low benefit income and the rise in the cost of living, S is struggling to buy food and relying on foodbanks. Please would you consider helping with some funds towards food? Thank you so much.
Still £15 left to donate
Total needed £100I 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!
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £100This young, single parent has been struggling because she had to replace her daughter's buggy and has been hit by other expenses. Her own health is not good and she worries about getting around as she has no transport. Mum's household energy bills are high because she uses equipment such as a bath lift, bed lift and heated blankets, and has to purchase a lot of non prescription creams and ointment to keep her skin condition under control. Please can you help mum?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman is homeless and all his benefit income is used for food, toiletries, transport to appointments and items necessary for his tent. He has had the same set of clothes for the last seven months, which are worn and have a very strong odour. This gentleman is worried about how he presents when he has to meet people. He is self-conscious and depressed, and has low self-esteem. New clothing would absolutely boost his confidence and allow him to feel a lot better in himself. Please can you help?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120D is a young mum who, together with her partner, has been working with Christians Against Poverty, and the family recently became debt free. D's brother has died tragically at a young age and, although financial help is available for the funeral, D is keen to involve a celebrant. They have a little money saved, but just can't afford the full amount, as their savings pot is simply not large enough. We would love to bless them.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gypsy lady has been struggling to find work in a world where everything is online. She has been looking for work for over a year now with no success. She has started jewellery classes and a gardening business, selling her work at markets but, until these take off, she has been trying to feed herself and her pets on the money from her Universal Credit. This lady has a full septic tank so, added to her financial burden, she is unable to flush the toilet or put anything down the drain. Can you help to get this tank emptied, please?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our Christians Against Poverty client has become an asylum seeker after working for several months without being paid. Whilst our client applies for a visa to remain in this country, this person is unable to take any paid work and has been given just under £80 a week to live on. We are supporting this client, who has accrued some debt, and would like to provide a local bus pass so that the client can do voluntary work in the next town. Any donation towards a bus pass would be very much appreciated.