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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K is an amazing woman who has been through rehabilitation and is in recovery. She has found faith, become a Christian and reconnected with her young daughter. K has done a council house swap to be near her daughter and daughter's carer, but her new house is in an appalling state. She needs specialist cleaning materials and paint to make it habitable, and also needs floor covering. K simply cannot afford these. Help with the cost would mean that she could make her house fit to live in.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £190R has suffered a fire at his home and the downstairs of his property has been badly damaged by smoke. He isn't currently working, although he is actively looking, and his only income is Universal Credit. Unfortunately, the property wasn't insured and R has no savings. He's tried his best to renovate and repair the damage, but doesn't have any funds for flooring. We have an offer of free carpets, but need help with the fitting cost, so any help given would be gratefully received.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £170D is currently undergoing cancer treatment which is very tough and leaving her feeling very low. She is only claiming Universal Credit so is finding it difficult to make ends meet, due to the significant costs of travel to hospital and increased food costs. Her Personal Independence Payment disability benefit claim is now being assessed. D has a teenager daughter who is living with her grandmother, but often comes round. She has lived in the property for a few years, but the lounge flooring is in very poor condition. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum is a single parent of two children aged twelve and ten years old. The family have recently moved into their current property, but the lounge has no flooring and mum has been paying monthly towards this, as she wants to make the home a safe and warm environment for the children. We would like to help mum with the final cost of the flooring, as she is struggling financially. This would enable her to save some money to take the children out and enjoy time together to build up their relationships. Thank you.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client's life started to fall apart seven years ago after the death of both his parents, then, tragically, his wife. This led to a complete mental breakdown, unemployment, and eventually homelessness. Although he had many years of homelessness, our client still remained determined and committed to rebuilding his life. This has now started with being housed in a studio flat, but unfortunately, without carpets. Our client would be very grateful for any contribution towards carpet for his new home and new beginning.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £200E, who had a very difficult childhood, came to the UK and her immigration status was not resolved until recently. She was mainly homeless until recently, and has applied to the Home Office for leave to remain, using a fee waiver. This has been granted and E is able to claim Universal Credit. She moved out of a hostel into social housing accommodation earlier this year and is struggling to find the funds to purchase flooring for her living room and hallway. E would appreciate your support with this.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £180T is a hard-working young man who has spent the past few weeks working on his new council flat, which was not in the best condition. We have assisted him in sourcing some basic furniture and homeware, however, he has no carpets or flooring in his flat and would like to be able to start with carpeting his living room and bedroom before winter. T has just been accepted on to a college course to improve his English and hopes to study IT in the future.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200V is living in a daily crisis. As a victim of identity fraud and financial abuse, she is still in an ongoing battle. V is now a single mother with two dependent children who is struggling to find stable employment, nonetheless, she is thriving, has a cheerful spirit and is continuously searching for means to provide. The radiator in her children's room is broken and it has been difficult to heat the home during the colder months. V hopes to be able to repair it before winter comes again.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady who used substances has now stopped. She does not work, due to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder. This lady has a rented property and is on benefits. However, there are no carpets in the property and she is unable to purchase them. This lady is soon to have a baby and we want them to be warm and comfortable. We can get carpets free of charge, but just need a little help with fitting costs. Praying our generous Acts 435 donors will help her.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J has just moved into a long-term property after living in temporary accommodation, having fled domestic violence. She has spent all her savings on furniture, beds, white goods and household items, and her income is very low as she only works part-time. J's new council property is not carpeted and she's worried about heating bills etc. now the weather is changing. We have an offer of free carpeting, but we need help with cost of fitting them. Any help would be amazing.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C has suffered a burst pipe which has flooded her house, ruining the carpets. She has no contents insurance to protect her and pay for replacements. Her only income is Universal Credit with no savings and no family to help out. We've had an offer of free carpets from a major carpet wholesaler, but we need help with the fitting costs. We would be ever so grateful for any help offered.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, a single parent to a two year old daughter, has been living at home with her mum, but the relationship has broken down. She had been living in temporary accommodation, but has luckily found her own home. C's only income is Universal Credit with no savings and, unfortunately, the new house has no carpets down. Mum is worried about her little girl and we're hoping that a kind Acts 435 donor will help with the cost of carpet fitting. C would be really grateful for any help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E is a single mother of three children, one of whom has special needs. She has been rehoused, following difficulties with her partner, and has been struggling with debts. The carpets in the new home are in a very poor state and we would like to help E fit new carpets to the stairs and lounge. Mum has recently been in hospital, but hopes, once recovered, to resume her part-time job to support the family. E would be very grateful for your support in making a fresh start in her new home.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £150F is a single mum with five children who suffered domestic abuse and was living in very poor conditions. She is desperate for a stairs carpet, due to the one she had being taken up as it was a hazard and was causing the children to fall on regular occasions. F is on a low income and has no support from family as they do not believe in divorce.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200F is a single mum of five children who has been suffering domestic abuse and living in very poor conditions, due to her ex-husband. She is in desperate need of a living room carpet, as the one she had was very stained and worn, had to be removed and, at present there are only bare floorboards. F is on very low income and struggling with the debt her husband left her with, which she has to pay as she is still living in the house.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200N and her children came to the refuge fleeing domestic violence. They had to leave friends and family behind, including their beloved dog, which they all found extremely distressing. N's children were very anxious when they arrived. Staff and professionals have worked with the family to support them in the aftermath of the trauma they have all suffered. N and her children are now looking to rebuild their lives together in their new home and mum is in need of carpets for her children's bedrooms.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A leak from the upstairs tenant meant that R’s flat had severe mould. He has health conditions including a previous heart attack, high blood pressure, asthma and anxiety. R’s asthma and anxiety were affected by the mould and the council have rehomed him. The new accommodation is unfurnished with a concrete floor which aggravates his asthma. R has accessed some second-hand furnishings, but is in need of a carpet for his new accommodation. He is a single man in receipt of state pension.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady lives on her own having escaped from domestic abuse. She suffers from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is unable to work. She only receives Universal Credits and we are helping with her Personal Independence Payments application. Food Bank support has been provided in the past. The flat she is living in does not have carpets and we can carpet her home free of charge, but just need a little help with fitting costs. Praying our generous Acts 435 donors will help her.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160Z is a refugee from Afghanistan, who needs support to put carpet down in her living room, as the existing carpet is very damp and smelly. She arrived as a refugee 2 years ago, and is still struggling with the language and is unable to work. She and her husband have three young children. On their limited income there is not much left after paying rent and essential bills.