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 gentleman has asked for financial help to decorate his Living Room. He has children in care that he hasn't seen for many years and was recently contacted by Social Services, as one of his sons has asked to have contact with him. They have been writing to each other, exchanging letters and photos, and have their first meeting planned. His Son will be coming to visit next week and he wants the place to look lovely for him. He will decorate himself, but needs the materials.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £80This single mum has two children aged eight and six, lives in Social Housing and receives benefits. Her six year old son is deaf, with Spectrum Disorder Autism, and has difficulty sleeping with light in his bedroom. Mum needs £95 to buy blackout curtains for his bedroom. Please can you help?
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £95We are working with a family where Nan is caring for her fifteen year old granddaughter, who has additional needs. They have to move to a different property very soon and are in need of a cooker for their new property. Nan is really struggling financially, due to delayed benefits and it would be such a help to the family if they are able to cook hot and healthy meals.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150H, a single mum with three children, has a washing machine that is leaking from the door seal. She has tried to repair it, but there is still a minor leak. The machine only takes a 5kg load and this is not sufficient for three children, one with severe Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder who is awaiting an Autism diagnosis, and a baby due soon. Mum says she can cope, but she is having to do a couple of loads a day which will only get worse once the baby arrives. Any assistance you could give would be gratefully received. Thank you!
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £150S, a single mum with a severe mental health condition, was recently assessed as needing support financially through a Personal Independence Payment application. Whilst this will help her dramatically, going forward, the extra income isn't likely to arrive anytime soon. With her children home for the summer holidays, a gift would really help her, as she struggles to find the extra money required for food and the occasional bus fare for a trip to the beach. Thank you!
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £130This single mum, with two children, has faced increasing difficulty as food, energy and other bills have really increased in price. Although she is working part time, one of her great worries is how she will pay for a uniform for her eldest child, who is about to start at Secondary School in September. Mum would really appreciate your help buy a blazer, blouse, PE kit and a jumper. Thank you!
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £120This 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 £140 left to donate
Total needed £150M is currently going through the process of a difficult divorce. She will now become a single mum, and is being forced to move. On top of this, her ex-husband has made the sharing of belongings and finances incredibly difficult. M is in need of £150 towards a single mattress for her daughter to use in their new home. Please could you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150K has worked to provide the community with a vital service to our school. Her children have attended Wraparound Care, which she is now struggling to pay back. This money would mean so much and reduce her financial stress. Please can you help?
Still £65 left to donate
Total needed £140This young mum, with four children, is in need of a carpet for a child's bedroom. This will help to improve the environment that the children live in. The family live on benefits and struggle to make ends meet. The summer holidays are a worry for them.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client, who has children, is struggling to cope as her microwave is no longer working and she relies on it, especially in the school holidays when the children are at home. She is struggling financially, which is having a negative impact on her mental health and self esteem. She recently lost her partner to suicide and this has affected her both emotionally and financially. Please can you help this family?
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £70F is a single mum with three children under eleven years of age. The family have been living in temporary accommodation for the last three years with little prospect of being moved in the near future. The children need new beds, as the ones they have are broken and not really fit for use. Mum is unable to work and cannot afford to buy the beds she needs. Please can you help?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150This lady is struggling as her husband has walked out. Five years ago, they adopted two boys who were removed from their birth home. One boy is Visually Impaired, and his brother has Global Development Delay, Trauma Disorder and Trauma Development Delay. Mum is now trying to raise them as a single mum, but finances are tight and her fridge freezer is broken. They are in desperate need of help with this item.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150S and her child fled Domestic Abuse and were housed in temporary accommodation. Mum has really made a life for her and her baby daughter, and they have now been moved into permanent accommodation. However, there is no flooring and this is not ideal with a young child. Please can you help us to provide a bedroom carpet for mum? Many thanks!
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £150R has recently had health issues which mean that she can no longer work. She has two children and fled domestic abuse from the children's father. Mum doesn't have any carpets at home and the house doesn't feel comfortable, so they are not happy inviting people round, which becomes isolating. R would really appreciate your support. Many thanks!
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £135R has recently had health issues which have meant she can no longer work. She has two children and fled Domestic Abuse from the children's father. She doesn't have carpet at home and ,because of this, the family are not comfortable inviting people round, which becomes isolating. R would really appreciate your support to buy a child's bedroom carpet. Many thanks!
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120N is a widow living in temporary accommodation with her two children. Her husband died from a Brain Tumour and left no money. Mum is suffering from depression and is on medication because of the situation she is in. Her children are in different schools in different areas and she is struggling to travel due to time and the cost of travel. The children need new uniforms because they are in a new school now. Please can you help them? Thank you!
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £80This family are struggling financially, due to having four children living at home. The summer holidays are very expensive time regarding the cost of living and extra money needed for food and utility bills, due to the children being at home. Mum is currently off sick from work, due to bereavement to suicide and an ongoing police matter which is causing increased anxiety. Please can you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client is a young woman with only one debt, but it needs to be cleared by means of a Debt Relief Order so that she can prove financial stability and keep her family together. Please could you help her by paying the £90 fee. Her only income is Universal Credit and she is budgeting well, but cannot afford the fee on such a low income. Many thanks!
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90F is a thirty nine year old single mother with a four year old boy and is nine months pregnant. She is struggling financially and suffers with anxiety and depression. The family have no money to get items for the new baby and mum desperately needs a car seat as this is essential to take the baby home from the hospital. Any help with this would be really appreciated by the family.