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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My client has been trying to deal with his financial issues for a while but, due to the pandemic impact, his work and the cost of living crisis, can no longer sustain payments to service his debts. He is starting a new job shortly, which will hopefully stabilise his income, but things will still be difficult. A Debt Relief Order would, at least, remove the worry and stress of enforcement, and ensure they can meet priority costs such as rent, Council Tax, food and fuel bills. Many thanks!
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90This lady is due to start a new, part time job shortly, which requires her to have a car. Her financial position is a perilous one at the moment. Due to family and work reasons, she had to leave her previous full time job. Unfortunately, she is overdrawn and her car insurance is £42 a month. Three months' premiums would enable her to start work, after which she would be able to afford the insurance herself. This new job is very important to her, for many reasons.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120This lady, who is on benefits, was referred by a Council Social Worker, as she is moving into her first Council property and has very few white goods. However, a fridge freezer is essential to store food safely for her and her children. She is currently unemployed and looking after her youngest son who has Special Needs. He is not able to attend school on a full time basis. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150D is a qualified electrician with over twenty years experience. Due to his convictions, he's found it hard to secure work. When he came to see us at the end of May, he was about to be made homeless, as the Landlord was selling up. We helped him find new accommodation and; wonderfully, his new Landlord has also offered him a job as a Handyman, maintaining their properties. Please can you help D with the final piece in the puzzle, by funding much needed work tools to enable him to succeed? Thank you!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150A was released from prison two weeks ago. He has been in and out of jail since he was eighteen and just spent his thirtieth birthday inside. Realising this isn't the life he wants to live, he is determined to turn his life around. He now has stable housing and is working with us to get himself into a paid job, but needs his Right to Work documents in order to start applying for jobs. We have requested everything else he needs, and built a CV, so this is the last piece of the jigsaw that will enable him to move on.
Still £35 left to donate
Total needed £35S is twenty seven years of age and has found it hard to progress into long term employment, with progression opportunities, due to his single spent conviction of being drunk and disorderly. This travel ticket will assist him for the first week of a fully paid apprenticeship with a well known Asian food chain, which will see him qualify as a fully trained chef.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £40This gentleman has recently struggled with his mental health, which has resulted in him not having the funds to travel to his employment. He is now in a better place and we feel his employment is the vital thing in his life that is providing him his with stability. We are asking for a one month bus ticket that will be paid directly to the company concerned. This act of kindness will; hopefully, provide him with the opportunity to maintain his employment, which can be so difficult following his struggles.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £95M had been living temporarily with his father, due to a relationship breakdown and suffering from mental health issues, and is unable to work because of his mental health. He has recently moved into a studio flat. His debts are not helping his mental health and he would like to apply for a Debt Relief Order; however, it would take forever to raise the fee. He recently received his Universal Credit and, after paying his bills, is left with £3 to buy food. Please can you help us raise the £90 fee to allow this gentleman to become debt free?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90Our client, who has anxiety and depression, lost his job and is now wanting to manage his finances and get well. He has considerable debts, so we need to apply for a Debt Relief Order. He is on basic benefits, so can't effort this. Please can you help?
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £90This gentleman is quite vulnerable with his mental health and has had to battle homelessness, sofa surfing, drug and alcohol issues. He has been working with the professionals and has almost kicked his addiction altogether. He has secured a one bed flat that has some essentials, but desperately needs a cooker and/or a fridge freezer, as he only has a microwave at present.