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.
D, who is reliant on Universal Credit and managing a health condition, urgently needs a fridge freezer to store food safely and maintain her diet. However, limited finances make this essential purchase out of reach. Your support would profoundly impact her health and wellbeing.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200This asylum-seeking mother of three from Iraq asks for help with £200 to purchase a refurbished electric cooker. Recently she was told that the cooker would not be replaced, but she cannot afford to purchase one on her limited asylum benefits. Mum has tried every other possibility, but has nowhere else to turn. She receives some help with food and clothing from Meeting Point, but we have no other help for her. Please could you help her to cook healthy food for her family and have what they need as they settle in Leeds?
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200J, relying solely on Universal Credit to support himself and his two children, urgently needs a washing machine. This essential appliance would ease household chores, support a clean environment, and improve their quality of life. With limited finances, he cannot afford this purchase, and your support would provide much-needed stability and comfort for his family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who recently reunited with his family after five years, urgently needs financial assistance for a housing deposit. This reunion has been a joyous occasion, but the added challenge of securing suitable housing has created financial strain. Your support would provide A's family with much-needed stability and comfort, giving them a safe and secure home where they can start this new chapter together.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who is currently relying solely on Universal Credit, is in urgent need of a washing machine to help manage the daily demands of his household. With limited financial resources, he is struggling to afford this essential appliance. Your support in helping M acquire a washing machine would significantly improve his quality of life, providing the stability and comfort he needs to focus on his wellbeing and that of his family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S would like support in purchasing a smart television for his young family who moved to York, as a family of Afghan refugees, less than a month ago. They are setting in their new home, but currently have little savings as S and his wife are on Universal Credit benefits. They have two young children, aged two and three, who have not yet been allocated nursery places. They would like a television to assist the family in increasing their English skills, and to occupy and entertain their children.