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 (19)
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- Ill Health (41)
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- Children (33)
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- Housing (22)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (47)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (14)
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This woman, who was referred to us by the Social Prescriber, was forced to move from her flat, due to severe abuse and threatening behaviour from neighbours, which escalated to the point that the police became involved. In addition to this trauma, this woman suffers from multiple physical health problems, including spinal cauda equina. The only piece of furniture she was able to take with her is a fridge. We urgently request your assistance with a washing machine, including delivery and installation.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £200L, who fled an abusive relationship earlier in the year, and fell pregnant, has moved back to sleeping on her parents sofa, but then was offered a property. She has moved in and we have helped with lots of second-hand furniture, however, she has no cooker. L would really appreciate your support in helping to purchase a cooker so she can cook meals for herself and her little girl. She is currently reliant on Universal Credit so will not be able to afford to purchase a cooker. Many thanks.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £200L has three young children who share a bedroom. Currently, the children have no storage in their bedroom, so it is very difficult to keep their clothes tidy and clean. Mum would really like to be able to get some wardrobes and chests of drawers so that she can keep their room tidy. However, L is not currently able to work and her Universal Credit only just covers daily living costs, so she is not able to save towards anything.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £150This refugee family from Afghanistan has been given accommodation in Leeds, following a successful application for leave to remain, but the house is empty of any appliances or furniture. As they are not yet working, the family asks for help with £200 to purchase a used fridge freezer and delivery. This would make it possible for them to not shop every day, and reduce the risk of illness, due to no proper storage. Please can you help them in their quest to settle well?
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200Having served eighteen months in an open prison, this man was released, only to find himself homeless for two months before a local social housing company secured him a flat. He has literally had to start from scratch to equip it, is making good progress, and pacing the expenditure well. However, our client is finding the £16 charge to wash and dry his clothes at the launderette too great a hit to his small Universal Credit income. He would love his own washing machine instead. Can you help him, please?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200L, who has recently moved to her first tenancy with a local housing association, has sofa surfed for twelve months, due to her relationship with her parents breaking down when L found out her mother had taken out debts in her name, which she is having to pay off. More recently, L was a victim of domestic abuse from her dad which has massively effected her mental health. She has managed to hold down her job, has saved some money to buy items for her flat and has obtained some free items from Gumtree. L requires a washing machine to be able help her set up home and become self sufficient, instead of taking clothes to friends to have them washed, which she has done since leaving the family home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L and her partner have four children. Her partner has been signed off work long-term as he has chronic pain syndrome and a fractured spine. One of the children is autistic and the family is finding things difficult. They receive benefits, but their cooker is broken and they are unable to afford to replace it. They would really appreciate your support. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K, a single mum of three children aged three, nine and eleven, is a type one diabetic and needs to keep insulin in a fridge. Her fridge freezer has broken so she is unable to store her medication safely or food for herself and her children. K receives Universal Credit and has no savings. We are requesting a fridge freezer for health and food needs.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, who receives Employment and Support Allowance, is a frequent visitor to our community centre and adult rolling skating group. She has lived in numerous shared properties for over ten years, meaning her housemates are always changing. Currently, S is living in a room in shared accommodation, but shares the kitchen and bathrooms. Her food is often being taken and she has nowhere to store her fridge items. S would like to apply for any Acts 435 donations to buy a fridge freezer which she will keep in her bedroom.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Having spoken with our client, they are not in a good place. Their old bed needs replacing, as does their mattress. The client has a long history of mental health issues. Whilst the client tries to manage their situation, they are unable to do so and need help. This, in turn, produces a feeling of failure which exacerbates their depression. Their partner is their full-time carer so their income is purely dependant on benefits.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200W works as chef in a local restaurant. His son is struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) which involves some very challenging involuntary and impulsive outbursts of destructive behaviour. A recent outburst resulted in the destruction of his bed. A mental health nurse has advised that he needs a specialist reinforced bed costing £315. However, the full cost is beyond W’s means, as he is already struggling with other bills. Please can you help towards the cost to avoid this young lad having to sleep on the floor?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200We are working with a local school to support a mum of two who is in both financial hardship and emotionally challenging circumstances. Mum is struggling to make her money cover her needs and is shopping at our community grocery. Her washing has broken and she doesn't have the money to replace it. Your support will make a big difference in enabling her to wash the family's clothing.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a single mum of two children who has come into the UK on a shortage of worker's visa, but has not had any work recently as the agency that brought her doesn't have work for her. She is on no recourse to public funds and struggling to make ends meet. S has got a house for her and the children, but is struggling to furnish it. She is in need of a sofa, a bed and three chairs for all of them to sit on while eating. S will be grateful for any support provided.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160This client is a young parent who had a difficult childhood and was in local authority care for many years. She recently fled from an abusive relationship in order to keep her child, and suffers with poor mental health, due to past experiences. This client moved into a hostel when she left the perpetrator and has now been offered an unfurnished tenancy. She cannot afford to set up her new home as she is reliant upon Universal Credit. Could you please help towards the cost of a washing machine?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, a single parent who is struggling with the cost of living, is unable to work, due to ill health. Her fridge broke a few months ago, leaving her unable to safely store food. Consequently, a lot of her food goes off and she is having to spend more money on ready meals, as she can’t store food. Any support in getting a new fridge would save S in food costs each week. We've supported her with emergency fuel top-ups and food parcels.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who has recently moved and is without furniture, is not able to afford to buy a double bed as she is going through bankruptcy with Christians Against Poverty. A has been through cancer and has been caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's. Please can you help her?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This lady, who has a young child and baby, has left temporary accommodation after fleeing domestic violence and has now been moved into a flat. She had previously been sleeping on the floor and needs a divan bed frame and headboard. The oldest child often needs the security of a cuddle in the night, due to past trauma. The mother is on Universal Credit and Child Allowance, and does not have the money to buy this herself. To be able to sleep in safety and comfort will help towards their healing.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160This lady, who has fled domestic abuse, was in temporary accommodation with her children, one of whom is a baby. The baby was born prematurely and still needs extra help at home. Bedding and clothes need very frequent washing for all the family. The old tumble drier broke down and there is no money to replace it. Mum is on benefits and struggles with bills. There is little space in the flat to dry laundry and in safety, so a tumble drier is vital to this family. Please will you help them?
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165This lady has fled domestic abuse and has been living in temporary accommodation with her children, one of whom is a baby. They have now moved to a new home and mum had been sleeping on the floor as there was no bed. She needs a mattress to go on her double divan bed. The oldest child often wakes and needs a reassuring cuddle with mum at night, due to the past trauma. Mum is on benefits and cannot afford to buy a mattress. She was so grateful that she was going to have a bed at last.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £170This single mum of a primary school age daughter and is currently unemployed, due to her mental health and living in a private rented flat. She is being helped by Christians Against Poverty to get her out of historic debt, and is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments with no savings. Her cooker is broken and, to fix it, needs to find £100 to pay for the call out charge and parts.