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.
A is a single dad with two girls aged nine and thirteen who have been living with him since earlier this year. He has worked hard to stabilise their lives and finances. Dad drives a bus one day a week in addition to looking after the girls, but still struggles to make ends meet. His washing machine needs to be replaced, but he cannot afford to do this himself.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200F, who is single and lives on his own in a council flat, recently lost his job and is living on a very tight budget. He is working with us to try and reduce his expenditure so that he can manage his finances and deal with his debts. His oven has broken and being able to buy a replacement would help him to batch cook and save money on grocery shopping. Without this item, it is difficult for F to save money and eat properly. Please can you help towards the donation?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200F is a single mother with two young children, a daughter aged four and a son aged five. Mum has moved into Southall and is living in unfurnished temporary accommodation where she has been placed by Ealing Council. F, who does not work, but is currently looking for work has a a sole income of Universal Credit and Child Benefits. A donation towards a washing machine would really help mum to keep their clothes clean and cut down on laundry expenses.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is currently looking after her husband, whom she is separated from after he had an affair. He is seriously ill and there is no one else to support her with this. She feels lonely and frustrated with this situation, but also feels a great sense of duty to take care of him. Her husband needs a lot of care during the day and night so M has had to reduce her working hours at her small catering business. As a result, she is in financial hardship and is unable to buy new clothes and boots for the winter.