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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This lady is the carer for her disabled husband who has a brain injury and suffers from epilepsy. He has now had a stroke and is doubly incontinent which means his wife has to wash the bedding and clothing every single day. She desperately needs a tumble dryer so she can cope with the wet washing. Between them, they receive Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment. This barely covers their monthly costs so please can you help?
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £165T and her partner have been moved out of their flat, due to a leaking roof that caused damp and everything was ruined. They have nothing in this new flat and literally have had to start from scratch. We are helping them try to source what they can, but on their low disability benefits it isn't easy. They have found a washing machine for £230 plus delivery and they can raise £50 for it. Please could we help with the remaining £180 so that they can wash their clothes and feel more settled?
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £180M, a single parent who has just been housed in a property, is on benefits and is being supported by her local Foodbank. She has no flooring in her property and is finding it very cold. M has a daughter with additional needs and this could begin to affect her health. Any support to enable M to get some carpet for the bedroom would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single parent who has just been housed in a property. She is on benefits and is being supported by her local Foodbank. M has a daughter with additional needs and this could begin to affect her health as the property has no flooring and is getting very cold. M would very much appreciate any support to enable her to carpet the lounge in her home.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200R’s fridge freezer, in which she keeps her pain control medication, has broken so she is unable to store medication and food. She has had a lot of unexpected expense recently, involving car, washing machine and energy bills. Living on disability benefit, more money is going out than coming in. Can we please raise the money towards a fridge freezer for R? Thank you.
Still £65 left to donate
Total needed £200H is an older lady who struggles with several health issues, including mental health, nerve damage, musculoskeletal issues, and other issues, and is a recovering alcoholic. Her health issues affect her dealings with money and she struggles to keep a budget, due to memory loss, and finds it overwhelming. H has sought help from Citizens Advice Bureau for her debts and they have advised a Debt Relief Order, however, she cannot afford the fee. Please would you consider supporting this lady which will, in turn, help her mental health?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90J is dealing with a broken car bonnet arm and urgently requires assistance to cover the cost of repairs for essential transportation to health appointments. Financially strained, her recently altered optical prescription requires financial support for glasses to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) light sensitivity. These glasses would benefit J greatly as she is an artist and this helps keeps her active when experiencing flare ups.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our Client lived with her father until he died in February 2017. Following his death, she came under the care of a Social Worker who arranged for her to move into Supported Living. Our client has been in Supported Living ever since. She had a short fall in her care cost and now has a large outstanding debt which she is unable to pay back, as she is only receiving benefits. Our client is receiving support from active prospects and wants to apply for Debt Relief Order so she can have a fresh start.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90N, who is currently on a low income, lives with her son. She has had the same mattress for well over fifteen years and hasn't been able to afford to replace it. N suffers from multiple physical health conditions and a new mattress would make a massive positive impact on her physical health and overall mobility. Please can you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150'A tale of Cancer and Carpets.' This 69 year old lady, had a stroke and now a rare form of blood cancer (Polycythaemia), lives alone in a Housing Association flat. She is being moved, within the same block, to a ground floor flat, due to her health needs. The new flat is totally uncarpeted, yet will only cost £655 to do. This lady can pay for most of it, but being on benefits, cannot afford it all. This contribution would be gratefully received by her and the scheme manager, at a stressful time.