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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T is unable to work, due to health issues relating to a tumour which was discovered when giving birth to her daughter in 2017, and she is now receiving treatment which causes side effects, including depression. T is currently residing in council accommodation and the current state of the property is in some disrepair, and is prone to getting damp and mould on the premises. T urgently needs the support of dehumidifiers to be able to make her living situation more manageable, which has become increasingly harder, due to her disability.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180This family that we have been supporting are now now debt free, doing great work on their budget and managing their money. Unfortunately, their tumble dryer has broken down and is unable to be repaired. The family, who do not have the savings set aside, and are coping now, but come the autumn and winter, when they rely on it for the children's clothes, they will need a replacement. They have come to us one last time to ask if there is anything we can do to support them. The family have a disabled adult and a child with special educational needs (SEN). They rely on the tumble dryer to dry the clothes, especially in the winter.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, K, is a single mother of a severely disabled adult daughter and needs help to purchase and install some simple flooring in her daughter's bedroom. There are large holes in the floor at present, which is dangerous for both mum and daughter. K is a long-term recipient of support from our group. She does all she can to look after her daughter, for whom she is the sole carer, and to provide a safe and happy home environment for her, but she struggles to meet all her daughter's significant needs on her low income.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150DR, a regular user of our weekly Food bank, came to London from Colombia twenty eight years ago. She worked as a cleaner all her life until she had a life-changing car accident which left her disabled and greatly traumatised. DR suffers from complex health conditions including depression, asthma, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and hearing deficiency. She needs to replace her leaking fridge freezer. Please would you donate to change DR's life?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman has never had a washing machine and has been struggling to wash his clothes by hand, due to his disabilities. Having a washing machine would be life-changing for him, but due to receiving benefits and using a foodbank, he would struggle without your help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, who is in supported living and has two staff working with him twenty four hours a day, has a learning disability, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He has nowhere to dry his clothes and the flat is starting to get mouldy from drying on radiators. C's support workers have said that he desperately needs a new dryer and please could we help find some support for that. C only has his disability benefits and most of that goes on the carers he has. Any help you can give would help him so much!
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180This single mum has a three year old son who has outgrown his current pushchair, which is too low, and he is dragging his feet on the floor. Mum has to sit him up in the pushchair every few minutes. The child has autism spectrum disorder, along with severe global developmental delay. Mum is in desperate need of another pushchair, as the child has no sense of danger and needs to be kept safe when out and about. This lady would struggle financially to buy one, as she is on benefits.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200This older lady has recently moved from a care home into independent living by herself. She is struggling with washing, as she has no washing machine, and needs a wheelchair, due to her severe arthritis, which makes going to the laundrette almost impossible. This lady receives a pension and Pension Credit, but is unable to save for a washing machine on her income. She would be very grateful for your help in obtaining this. Thank you.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175P, a lady suffering with severe arthritis, has recently moved into an unfurnished property and she really needs a fridge freezer, as she struggles to walk and relies on a wheelchair if she leaves the house. P relies on shopping being brought to her and needs to keep her food cold in this hot weather. She receives a pension and Pension Credit, but this does not allow her to save for this item herself. Any help in obtaining this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175S struggles with a long list of ailments including arthritis, which means she struggles to get about. She has recently moved into new accommodation and needs a cooker, as she needs to eat properly. S is currently using a steamer and a microwave. Her income is pension and Pension Credit and she is unable to afford this herself. Any help you could give S would help her settle in and look after herself. Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185S has a severely disabled five year old son and, as his full-time carer, she is unable to work. S is using the local foodbank, but her microwave has broken and she cant afford to replace it. Please can you help her to replace it, making a real difference?
Still £65 left to donate
Total needed £75T suffers with agoraphobia, a debilitating mental health disorder that can help fuel her gambling addiction. She is now getting help, but has amassed a serious debt which she is also now seeking help with. T wants to get her life on track and be the best mum she can to her thirteen year old daughter, but is really struggling on her benefit income. Could you please consider helping this lady and her daughter with some funds toward food and school uniform whilst she receives the help she needs? Thank you.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150C was made homeless in February and has been sofa surfing since. She has now been housed by the council, however, she has little in the way of homeware, no carpets or anything to sit on. C is severely epileptic and unable to work, so money is very tight. She has already injured herself on the concrete floor, due to a seizure, and is scared of injuring herself further. Would you please consider helping this lady with some funds towards food and homeware so that she will be able to afford some flooring?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L, who has adjustment disorder, anxiety and depression and struggled to lose weight, is a single working parent relying on top ups from Universal Credit. L is trying to create a better mindset, improve their health and wellbeing, and create a better environment and example for her child to grow up in. L is accessing support for her mental health, has had a six month trial (donated by Acts 435) at the community gym which was massively beneficial for her wellbeing and health. L would be so grateful to be able to continue this.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200This client is a victim of trafficking and in order to support his asylum case, he needs to get a specialist medical assessment. These take place in London, but he is based in Yorkshire. The client is incredibly unwell and we believe he would be vulnerable to re-trafficking if he was to travel to London on his own. We are hoping to gather the funds to send a specialist caseworker on the train with him, to keep him safe.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £130S, her husband and their four children (three being adults) who have disabilities, have found themselves in financial difficulty. The family have had issues with benefit overpayments and they were served notice on their social housing property. They have sought help from their local Citizens Advice Bureau, who are assisting to establish the best debt solution. Would you please consider supporting this family with funds towards food whilst they receive the help they need? Thank you!
Still £120 left to donate
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