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 (5)
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- Ill Health (17)
- Unemployment (6)
- Children (16)
- Fresh Start (19)
- Housing (5)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (16)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
- White Goods and Furniture (45)
- People with Disability (5)
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- Domestic Abuse (11)
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K, a single mum who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is in financial debt and crisis. She needs a stairs and hall carpet, due to the neighbours complaining about the constant banging up and down stairs, which is making life extremely hard. It is too cold to play outside and not really safe due to the amount of cars. Others are not able to help K as they are struggling too.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £200A came to Glasgow in May 2024 and spent nine months in temporary hotel accommodation, which was challenging for his mental health. He now finally has a new flat and feels blessed that it is in good condition, but it has no flooring at all and A's income is very low (around £80 per week). He would love to carpet at least one room for warmth and comfort, and would be very grateful for any help you could give.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150E fled domestic abuse and following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her thee children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm bedroom and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £200E fled domestic abuse and, following some time in temporary accommodation, has now been housed permanently. She works hard part-time to support her three children, but with the cost of buying white goods for the new property, it will be some time before they can save for carpets. They would really appreciate your support in having a warm and comfortable home. Many thanks.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £155This single mum is a full-time carer for three children under the age of thirteen, including a son who is autistic. They have been living in a poorly maintained house for the past twelve months, following a relationship breakdown. They need carpets for the stairs, landing and two bedrooms to make their home warm and comfortable. Mum receives benefits, but is unable to afford carpets. We can provide carpets free of charge, but need to fund the fitting charges. With your kind donations, we wish to help.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £200This single lady has physical and mental health needs. Her property condition has deteriorated because of this, meaning her tenancy is at risk. She is working on improvements in the property, starting with the lounge. This lady would benefit from replacing the carpet with new flooring and, as she is a wheelchair user, vinyl flooring would be the best option. It would make a significant difference to this lady who is on low income.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £105J is a pensioner who has suffered from fraud by a member of his family who has taken advantage of him. This is being addressed. Because of this, he has got into significant debt and Christians Against Poverty has become involved. As part of this, J has just been able to move to a smaller rented house, but there are no carpets there. As he is already in debt, he cannot afford this and would be grateful for support with a carpet for his living space. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single mum to a seven year old boy and a five week old baby girl. The family has been homeless and living in a hotel, but has now been offered a home by the council. J can’t work at the moment and her only income is from benefits with no savings. The house mum is moving into has no carpets down in any of the rooms. We would love to be able to make J’s house into a warm, cosy home for her and her young family. Praying that someone will help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D has recently been granted asylum in the UK after fleeing a war torn country. She has now been offered a property which she hopes will be her forever home. Currently D is looking for work so her only income is from Universal Credit. The little that she had managed to save has been spent furnishing her new home and has left nothing for carpets, but there are no floor coverings down. We have an amazing offer of free carpets, but we just a little help with the cost of fitting.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200A is disabled following a violent assault that has left him with a brain injury. He has been moved to a new ground floor flat, due to the seriousness of his condition. The flat is not carpeted and has concrete floors throughout so it is cold and damp. We would love to be able to make A’s flat more homely and, with your help and the free carpets we have been offered, will be able to do that.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who is from Dnipro in Ukraine, came to the UK when the war started with her daughter-in-law and two granddaughters. Her only child, a son, remains in Ukraine, as men under the age of sixty cannot leave. This lady, who has some mobility issues, has now been given her own flat and needs the warmth that a carpet can give.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman arrived in August 2022 from the Luhansk region of Ukraine, which is on the front line and subject to heavy bombing. He initially lived with his daughter. This gentleman is unable to return to Ukraine as his home region is under occupation. He has now been given accommodation that he needs to turn into a home and is in need of a carpet.