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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K is a single mum of two children who left home at the young age of sixteen, to start afresh in her own home. She fell into debt at an early age, due to not managing her bills or being able to budget, as she had never been taught how to. Her mental health isn't great at the moment and she has a three month old baby, so she is really struggling to cope with the debt on top of this. K has taken some really proactive steps to get her life back on track, but she cannot afford the Debt Relief Order fee. Can you please help her?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90X is a single mum who recently moved forty miles away from her home town into temporary accommodation. She has to make regular trips back for her children's medical appointments. Her car recently broke down and she cannot afford to pay £150 for the repair bill. X is also training in an NHS role in the community so will need the vehicle for her job, when training is completed and also takes the children to school in the car.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150D has been a victim of Domestic Abuse in the past. She has got herself into debt, due to low income and overspending. D went along to a church Coffee Morning during Lockdown and is attending church. She is working with Christians Against Poverty to help her clear her debts and start afresh. It would take her a long time to save up for the Debt Relief Order fee, so please could you cover this fee to help her become debt free quickly?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90M is a young single mother, with a 7 year-old son, who is living on benefits and struggling with debt. She was born deaf in one ear and suffers from acute anxiety. These issues mean that she needs assistance coping with life in general and as a result lives with her mother. Her son is going to a new school in September but M is unable to afford the school uniform and her mother can't help her. Please could you help her with a donation?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This Supported Person lost his best friend to suicide recently, and his friend's wife died of cancer not long before this, leaving three boys without any parents. This person moved away from Devon, to the North East, and is needing money to put petrol in the car so he can be with boys when scattering their dad's ashes. He is struggling with the loss and has attempted suicide himself. He is unable to work, due to poor mental health and is struggling with increases in recent bills and petrol.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100P is a single dad of four children who is receiving benefits and unable to work, as cares for his youngest child who has ongoing health issues. P's phone is very basic and the sound quality is poor. It would be extremely helpful for him to have a smart phone on which he can manage his Universal Credit application and access support via apps, and the internet.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100C, a single mum with a young daughter, has Refugee status and no family to support her. She has been struggling financially since her daughter was born and debts have started to build up. Although they have now moved into a flat, they have very little furniture and would appreciate help to provide some drawers and a wardrobe to store their clothes and possessions in. Please would you help them as they seek to settle in their new home?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L has been a Hull Vineyard Community Money Advice debt relief client, in great need, due to her partner break-up circumstances and also mental health issues, which included an addiction. Over the time as a client, L has made great steps forward and this debt relief order will be life-changing for him.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90My client is living on his own and suffers with severe mental health issues, and debts run up by his ex partner in his name. He currently sleeps on the floor and his sofa has multiple broken springs.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150T lives in Bedford, and his circumstances, particularly his relationship breakdown, have meant that he has needed to move several times in quick succession. He now rents one room in shared accommodation and has some work as a Labourer, but his income is very low. All this has resulted in debts he is unable to pay. Being able to apply for a Debt Relief Order would allow him a fresh start, free from the repercussions of his debt, and the worry this is causing.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90H has eight children, the youngest, who is six months old, is in hospital with a heart condition and one child is at a special school. Five of them are of school age and two are changing schools this September, meaning H will only have to pick them up from two schools. H and her husband are reliant on benefits and are worried about how to pay for the new uniforms. This money would mean that the children can make a good start at their new school and would take a load off H, who also visits her baby daily.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This young couple have fallen into debt, as a result of him losing his job as a Decorator during Covid. They have two children and are living on an increasingly tight budget until he can find work again. Their pet cat has just died and they need money to pay for her to be cremated. In addition, they are struggling to pay for the increased food bills during the school holidays. Please would you consider contributing to this need?
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140Our client is recently bereaved, following the suicide of her partner. She has two young children living with her and also a young step-daughter who she cares for at weekends. She is financially struggling since the loss of her partner, as he was the family's main source of income. The recent increase in the country's cost of living is causing a financial strain. Her physical and mental wellbeing is being negatively impacted, due to her sudden bereavement, and supporting her children with their grief. Please can you help to provide a school uniform?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150C lives in Loughborough and was working full time when she was expecting her first child. Her bills are now unaffordable and she is attending the local Foodbank. Childcare costs are more than her rent and she has no other support. C cannot afford to pay her electricity bill. Please can you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client, who has anxiety and depression, lost his job and is now wanting to manage his finances and get well. He has considerable debts, so we need to apply for a Debt Relief Order. He is on basic benefits, so can't effort this. Please can you help?
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £90Our client has been working with Christians Against Poverty to get himself out of debt. Unfortunately, several of his kitchen appliances have broken and need replacing. Please could you help him to get the money for a new cooker? This would mean that he can cook himself nutritious meals with the fresh food he gets from our Social Supermarket. Thank you!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client S has found herself unable to pay bills, due to short term reduction with her Universal Credit claim. This has resulted in her being unable to meet even the basic costs of living, and she is struggling with paying for increases in gas and electricity charges.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Z has a Special Guardianship Order for her two grandchildren and she is struggling to make ends meet with the increased cost of living. Due to medical conditions, the children are incredibly small for their ages. One of the children is transitioning to Secondary School and access to preloved school uniforms is proving challenging. We would love to give the family £150 to help them buy all the necessary kit for the next academic year.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Please can you help to provide a school uniform for a family with six children. This family have been working with Christians Against Poverty towards repaying their debts. They need some extra help to make sure their children have all the correct uniforms for school in September. Two children in High school and the rest in Primary School. This would help the children have a great start to the year, and provide relief to the parents need, so they can focus their attention on becoming Debt Free.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150Please can you help a single, young mother to provide school uniforms for her three young children who attend Primary School. Mum has escaped a domestic abuse situation recently, and has been working with Christians Against Poverty to become Debt Free. She has had to restart from scratch and is working hard to rebuild her life, despite the mental health challenges that she faces. Thank you!