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 (9)
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- Ill Health (22)
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- Children (28)
- Fresh Start (30)
- Housing (17)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (33)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (7)
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- People with Disability (16)
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- Technology (4)
- Domestic Abuse (17)
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G, who struggles with anxiety and depression, receives medication and support for past drug misuse, but is trying hard to put that behind him. He receives Universal Credit, but has debts which he is struggling to repay, and this is using up most of his money each month. G often goes without food, gas and electric, when the money runs out, and would be very grateful for help towards these costs. He hopes that, with help, he can clear his debts in the next two to three months and get his finances back on track.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £150A, who has three children, aged fourteen, seven and five, recently found out that she is pregnant, but has faced complications that have left her unable to walk for a while, resulting in two hospital stays. This situation has affected A's mental health, and she has also fallen behind on her electricity bill, adding to her stress. She would greatly benefit from assistance with her outstanding electricity bill, allowing her to save money for summer activities for the children, and gradually prepare for the new baby.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £170This gentleman came to the centre in a distressed state, having been given a seven day notice to leave a South East Essex Homes property in Southend. He is also a type 2 diabetic who is insulin-dependent, making it highly inconvenient and unsafe for him to be on the street. We urgently request your help to house this gentleman for three nights, and provide food parcels for this period, while we collaborate with sister agencies to find a more permanent housing solution.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mother of two was referred to us by our sister organisation as she is in need of a large fridge freezer. As a single mum with a baby and a three-year-old with disabilities, the lack of a fridge freezer impacts her meal preparation and storage, causing significant stress and requiring multiple bus journeys with her children. This also strains mum's finances, and so we would also like to provide a food parcel for a couple of weeks. Any assistance towards this would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This woman, who is a victim of domestic violence, has been in a refuge with her two year old daughter for several months. The situation is extremely stressful, affecting her health and her child's emotional and social development. With no support network, mum has secured a tenancy in Southend, but can't move due to a lack of basic goods. We kindly request your assistance to help furnish her new home. Specifically, we need a washing machine and a month's supply of food for this mother and child. Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman is in the process of dealing with problem debt, with the help of the local Christians Against Poverty debt centre. In the process, he is needing to separate himself from the charges that have been crippling him month by month. For various reasons, this is taking longer than expected so he continues to struggle with the cost of essentials. This money, if raised, will top-up his electricity meter, giving some much needed breathing space while things are being worked out.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £60X is now a lone mother of two children aged five and three. She is really struggling to pay for the basics, as her husband has just left her and all the bills have been left to her. X is at her wits end and needs support. Please would you help this lady, and her children, with electric and gas water bills, as she tries to get her life back together?
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200WJ lives in one room in temporary bed and breakfast accommodation with her husband and seventeen year old son, who is autistic. Affected by the high cost of living, their rent arrears were so high that they were evicted and became homeless. They have no cooking facilities in the hotel and cannot afford to buy food and pay transportation. Please would you help by donating to change their lives?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Due to an error made by her local authority, E's benefits were suspended. She has been forced to re-apply for her son's disability benefit and the disruption to payments has left her with no money for food and essentials at the start of the school holidays. E is not due a payment until mid August. Please can you help with food?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100M, a single lady, is a client of the Sue Lambert Trust whose circumstances changed overnight after the recent passing of her severely disabled young son. Her benefits stopped, due to her no longer being a carer, and she made a claim for Universal Credit, but there is a five week wait for the claim to be fully processed. M is finding it difficult to manage financially, due to funeral costs and having no income for the next few weeks, and would appreciate any help towards food, bills and rent.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is fifty years of age and a single mum to an eight year old girl. She is unable to work, due to severe mental health issues, and receives Disability Benefit and Universal Credit. However, S has been sanctioned and £500 has been stopped this month until her Disability Benefit has been reviewed. This money was basically all her bills and food money, and she has nothing for food, gas and electric. S doesn't have any family to support her and she is in a desperate situation. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, 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
Total needed £120K needs assistance in paying off utility arrears she has incurred from a delay in income, due to awaiting benefit decisions to be made on her limited capability for work from Universal Credit and her Personal Independence Payment. K is currently struggling to keep her electricity and heating on and is worried about getting this solved before winter this year.
Still £200 left to donate
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