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 had to move home and relocate for the safety and protection of herself and her high risk, exploited fifteen year old son. Mum is unable to fully furnish their home, due to lack of finances. The wider family are unable to help. They do not have carpets upstairs and we want to help by providing a bedroom carpet for the son. Please can you help?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150This lady had to move home and relocate for the safety and protection of herself, and her high risk , exploited fifteen year old son. Every effort is being made to make his new life as comfortable and enjoyable as it can be by getting him settled into clubs and activities in his new area. Nonetheless, the pull factor back to the exploiters is great. He has spoken about wanting a PlayStation, which is something that will be of benefit. Mum does not have finances for this and we want to purchase one. Please can you help?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150This young, single mother, with no family support, has been moved into temporary accommodation with her infant son, whilst fleeing domestic abuse. They are in urgent need of some help with essentials, especially food, since they have very little income and there are no cooking or laundry facilities where they are. Mum is struggling to manage work and childcare, so any support offered would be used to do washing at the local Launderette, buy fresh foods, baby care items and nappies.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This is for a family who have fled domestic violence and have now settled into a new home, but are struggling financially and cannot afford to buy a cooker, so are surviving using a microwave.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This request is for a young girl who is starting Secondary School after needing to move with her mum and siblings, due to domestic violence. She has absolutely nothing for High School and we would love to see her kitted out in all she needs, which will help with her confidence too.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100Z has recently been rehoused with her three children, because of domestic violence. There is very little furniture in their new home and they are in urgent need of such items as a bed, a dining table and a chest of drawers. Their Social Worker is trying every avenue to help them furnish the home and has made this request on their behalf, to try and meet some of their furniture needs.