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 been waiting over two years for his refugee status, has been unable to work or claim benefits this whole time. His mental health is severe which means he struggles to get involved in many activities, and has very little money to support him day to day. S relies on charities and his volunteer host to help him when they can. He has asked for some help with joining a gym, which will give him some independence and help to improve his mental health.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £130Our client, who suffers from hypertension and depression, is an asylum seeker from Pakistan who has been resident in the UK for twenty years. He has obtained charitable funding to pay for a solicitor who will represent his asylum appeal. However, there are additional costs that our client cannot meet, as he is reliant on friends for accommodation, food and basic needs. He requires an ID card and passport from his country of origin, a statement of his NHS history and travel costs to the High commission. Our client hopes for permission to remain and to work in haematology within the NHS.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, who has multiple physical and mental health problems, is unable to work and is living solely on benefits. She needs to replace her cooker, which is broken beyond repair, and we are requesting £200 towards the cost of a new one. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client was the victim of domestic and economic abuse. Her former partner broke and damaged many of the items in her flat, including removing the internal doors. Currently, this lady cannot work, due to ill-health, and, as she is on a low income, is unable to replace the doors. Please could you donate towards replacements?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N, who has come to Crosslight Advice for help with her debts, has been in a hostel for six years and has finally been permanently housed. However, the flat is bare, and she has very few belongings. Her physical and mental health has deteriorated to the point where she has been unable to work for the last six months. We hope that the local council will help N with the absolute essentials, but she does not have a fridge freezer. Are you able to help?