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 (16)
- Food and Heating (16)
- Ill Health (60)
- Unemployment (11)
- Children (55)
- Fresh Start (79)
- Housing (31)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (104)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (8)
- White Goods and Furniture (93)
- People with Disability (16)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (29)
- Technology (14)
- Domestic Abuse (27)
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L lives alone in a social housing flat and is a recovering alcoholic with his only income being Employment and Support Allowance. He does not have a working vacuum cleaner; therefore, his property does not meet the required cleanliness standards and he is due an inspection from the Housing Association. Due to his limited income, debts, and and an increase in bills, he is unable to afford to buy a vacuum cleaner. L has become increasingly anxious about this situation and fears he will be evicted. Please can you help?
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £100This lady is struggling as her husband has walked out. Five years ago, they adopted two boys who were removed from their birth home. One boy is Visually Impaired, and his brother has Global Development Delay, Trauma Disorder and Trauma Development Delay. Mum is now trying to raise them as a single mum, but finances are tight and her fridge freezer is broken. They are in desperate need of help with this item.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150J, our amazing volunteer, collects and delivers food to people in need, supporting the needs of the Social Supermarket when required and often working late into the night to ensure surplus stock is collected. Never wanting to let anyone down, J called on Monday to say that he was running late as he ran out of petrol and had no money, so he walked thirteen miles, taking three hours, so as not to let us down. Too embarrassed to ask for help, J's money went on fuel arrears and left him short. Please can we support him?
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £100Our client has limited financial support and is presently struggling with the rise in food and energy prices. We would like to help him to get back on his feet with a small sum to provide a little relief from current pressures. Please can you help?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90We are supporting a mum who has just moved house with her three small children, in order to get away from an abusive relationship. Mum has not slept in her own bed since she left her ex partner, as much of the abuse took place in her bedroom. We would love to buy mum a new mattress, which would enable her to have her own room with a new mattress that does not hold bad memories.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140This lady is due to start a new, part time job shortly, which requires her to have a car. Her financial position is a perilous one at the moment. Due to family and work reasons, she had to leave her previous full time job. Unfortunately, she is overdrawn and her car insurance is £42 a month. Three months' premiums would enable her to start work, after which she would be able to afford the insurance herself. This new job is very important to her, for many reasons.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120D is on benefits and really struggling to get by, especially with the rise in the cost of living. Between him and his partner, they have eight children and they are being supported by their local Foodbank. They really need some towels and bedding, as they do not have enough when all the children are there. Any help that you could give D to get some towels and bedding for his family would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L is currently working with Christians Against Poverty to get her debts sorted. She has been given a new mattress for one of her children who is struggling to stay dry at night. To prolong the life of the mattress, L is in need of some waterproof mattress protectors and, due to constantly washing her child's duvet, this needs replacing as well. Please consider giving so we can help this family.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85L is a single mother of 2, the eldest is studying online at college and the youngest is disabled and is home-schooled. L herself is also disabled and unable to work, and is on a low income, so is struggling financially. L has asked for help for a Debt Relief Order, but due to lack of funds, cannot afford the fee, so would appreciate help to pay it. It would then mean L is able to have a much brighter future for herself and her children, debt free.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90C is a young mother with one child who receives no maintenance from the child's father, and has recently moved in to Supported Housing. She only receives Universal Credit and is struggling to pay bills. Due to a low income, and a recent move, C cannot afford the Debt Relief Order fee which would enable her to become debt free. Help with paying this would be greatly appreciated by C, who could then concentrate on giving her baby son a better quality of life.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90G is a single, young man who lives with his family and, due to health conditions, cannot work, so only received certain benefits. This means he cannot afford the fee to apply for a Debt Relief Order, which he has asked for help with. He is currently waiting for clarification about his health conditions. I know that help with this fee would mean a great deal to G, taking away the stress and anxiety he has, thus enabling him to concentrate a little more on his health and what it would mean for his future.
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 £150M 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 £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 £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 £150X is a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) client who has fallen on hard times. As the cost of living has increased, her debts have increased and become unmanageable. Since signing up to CAP, X has worked hard to address her debts. She is moving closer to being debt free, but the fee is beyond her reach. Please would you consider helping to support X to become debt free?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90X has struggled with debts that have built up over a period of time. Earlier this year he signed up to Christians Against Poverty and has worked hard to address his debts. Unfortunately, as the price of living has increased, X is unable to afford the Debt Relief Order fee and would really appreciate help so he can have a fresh start.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90J has moved into a new property and was unable to change the utility bills into his name, as there were outstanding payments from the previous tenant. So that no overdue charges are added to the bill, J's Landlord has outright paid the bill and now J needs to reimburse him. J has been able to pay a significant portion of the bill, but needs help to clear the remaining balance. Thank you for your time.