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 older lady, who is affected by hearing loss and reduced mobility, is a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) client. She is looking for assistance with raising the Debt Relief Order fee because she has very low disposable income. CAP have advised that this is her best route out of debt.
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Total needed £90K is a lady whose life has recently become very difficulty. Prior to the Covid 19 pandemic, K and her partner were both Social Workers in the West Midlands, working hard to serve their clients. In September 2021 they both developed Covid within a week of each other and, within six weeks, K's partner had died from the infection. Although recovering from the initial infection, K has now been diagnosed with Long Covid, has been unable to return to work and now; unfortunately, has lost her job. Please can you help her to pay the £90 fee for a Debt Relief Order in order to have a fresh start?
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Total needed £90This lady was initially referred to Warmer Homes West Midlands for help with a current fuel bill. As we talked, she shared that she is struggling financially and cannot afford the fee for a Debt Relief Order which is being supported by StepChange. She has suffered with anxiety and depression since the age of fourteen and is now receiving counselling. She would greatly appreciate your help to start the Debt Relief Order process, as this would enable her to make a fresh start and have a brighter future without significant stress and worry.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90E, a single parent of four children, one of whom is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, is supported by the local Foodbank. She is faced with large childcare bills, fuel costs and Council Tax rises. Last month she came down with shingles and wasn’t able to go to work. Due to that, her employer has deducted a third off her monthly wages. With the new school term coming up, there are four lots of uniforms to buy, as well as school shoes. £130 should buy school shoes and trainers for PE.