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 lady, who has four young children, lost her father this year and, more recently, her six year old son. She has a huge debt on her energy accounts, as she is still paying for the funerals and some of her father’s debts. This lady would greatly appreciate any help in clearing this and helping her and her family make a fresh start. Her only income is Universal Credit. Thanks for your help.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200K and her partner were homeless for a few years and have finally agreed to move into a property. K was in a relationship that involved domestic violence and lost her children. Due to this, she is now an addict to numb pain and guilt. The family members are being supported by our local homeless project and we have provided furniture to get them settled in their new home, but they would really appreciate your support in getting a cooker. Many thanks!
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P has had a long struggle with addiction and found it difficult to break free. However, through the support of a local mental health charity, she has been making progress and has been offered a place in a faith-based rehabilitation centre some distance away, so removing her from her current situation. To make this happen, P is in need of the train fare to travel up to Aberdeen from South Wales. Thank you for your consideration of what could be a huge and life-changing step in P's journey.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £140This man, who is fifty one years of age, has been in and out of work over the last few years. He has struggled to support his daughter and manage his money, which has resulted in him getting behind with his bills. Due to the fees that have been added, following the bailiff attending to seize the possessions, he now owes a significant amount of money and also has a few other debts. This man needs a fresh start with his finances to get him back on track, and a Debt Relief Order is the answer. Please can you help him?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90This lady, who is now a single mother of two, having fled domestic abuse, is working with Harbour. She has been relocated to a safe area, but moving expenses have left her with little money as she is only on Universal Credit. Families First is helping with her anxiety issues and Personal Independence Payment application. This lady's fridge freezer was broken in the move, but she has no funds left to replace it. Please can you help?
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £140K has been referred to Romero by her debt worker to ask for our help. She is in financial hardship and cannot afford to repay debts that have mounted up. K has also recently had a baby, but he is in temporary care until mum can get her life back on track. K is under extreme stress which is impacting on her mental health. If you can help us to support her to apply for a Debt Relief Order, mum can begin to get her life back on track and look to a brighter future for her son and herself.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90Our applicant is a single women who has fled domestic violence and remains terrified. She is on a low wage and has debts which cause stress and exacerbate her already fragile mental health. Our applicant needs help with £90 towards a Debt Relief Order fee. Please can you help?
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £90This lady is a single mother who is struggling with the cost of living, along with other family matters. She has an opportunity to start again and this Debt Relief Order will offer much needed freedom in such a difficult financial situation. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity towards this request.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90This client and her child have recently relocated with help from the Homeless Prevention team. Mum is currently on a low income, as she is in receipt of Universal Credit and Carers Allowance, due to caring for her adult disabled daughter who is also vulnerable. They are both in desperate need of a cooker as they currently without one and unable to purchase one. This would make a huge, positive impact on their livelihood, being able to cook regular hot meals at home.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a single parent who was doing really well, was able to take care of her family and daily living expenses. Unfortunately, she unexpectedly lost her job and, with the rising costs of food and energy, has found it increasingly difficult to maintain everything on low benefit income. A Debt Relief Order will lift the burden of debt, while she continues her job search. Please can you help S and give her a fresh start?
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £90This lady, who has type 1 diabetes, has just moved into a flat from supported temporary accommodation, after being made homeless. She lost her partner of twenty eight years and both parents within three years, which caused depression and alcohol dependency. This lady has been surviving on £300 a month of Universal Credit, which has just been increased, but she still cannot afford a washing machine. Please would you help us to provide her with a second-hand appliance?
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165L, who is in her early fifties, had been a live-in carer for her elderly mother for many years and then became homeless, following the passing of her mother at the end of last year. L is now living with a volunteer host in North London, whilst she is supported to rebuild her life. Her church and friends are in South London and we would like to support L with a monthly bus pass so she can continue to engage with her support networks. She has recently signed up to do some volunteering.