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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Having separated from her partner, S is now a single mum of four children. She discovered that her husband had left her with large debts when bailiffs turned up to remove belongings. Mum got some money together to pay them off, rather than lose her and the children’s belongings, however, this has left her very short of cash. S is currently in the middle of completing teacher training at University so without income and with placements, she needs after school childcare in order to complete her course.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200C suffers with psoriasis, epilepsy and severe depression, and is unfit for work. He receives Universal Credit, but his Personal Independence Payments have been stopped, pending a review. He has monthly debt repayments, leaving him struggling to meet his everyday bills. It will be over two weeks before C receives his next benefits payment. He has little food left and his gas and electricity are running out. Help with these costs, to see him through this difficult time, would be much appreciated.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120This lady has two grandchildren in her care and has not managed to secure any further financial support/benefits. She is claiming Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment, but is struggling to pay her bills and with the increase in food costs. This grandmother is currently sleeping on a mattress with springs coming through and is getting hardly any sleep throughout the night. This lady would be extremely grateful for funding for a new mattress so that she can get a good night's sleep ready to support her grandchildren each morning.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £70M is a single mum to a 15 month old toddler. She lived with her father and brother but due to her dad’s dementia they have all had to find alternate living accommodation. M has found a flat but there is no flooring and she desperately needs this for her toddler’s safety. She is unable to afford this herself as her only income is Universal Credit. M suffers with mental health issues and anxiety and any help towards her flooring fitting would help her to cope with her situation. Thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200W, a single mum with two children aged nine and six years old, is asking for help to buy a bed for her young son. She has had to stop working, due to serious physical heath problems, and is still waiting for a Universal Credit payment. W also has debts, but is seeking help from Debit Counselling. The child's bed is broken and the mattress is unusable, which makes sleep very difficult as they are sharing a bed. Finances are such that W is unable to see a way forward, and is as hoping that you can please help. Thank you.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £190L is a single woman who receives Personal Independence Payment due to her mental health issues including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bi-polar. Her electricity meter readings were inaccurately read by the fuel company for six months, which has led to a debt accruing. There is still £350 outstanding, but L can meet the remainder amount of £150 arrears. This money will, therefore, allow her to clear her fuel debt before the winter.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman moved into a new bungalow two years ago, but hasn't been able to afford a bed to sleep on. He is on low benefits, but owes an increasing amount of his money which is being taken by a drug dealer to pay off his debt. This gentleman is now drug free, but needs to clear the debt as soon as possible before he gets drawn back into he world he doesn't want to be in. Can you help him by donating towards a bed and mattress?