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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S faces challenges including a mental health condition, hearing difficulty, and the need for financial help with a housing deposit. On a low income, stable housing is crucial for her wellbeing and recovery. Your support, along with a Home Office loan she had already received, will help S secure a safe environment to manage her health. Your assistance will significantly improve her quality of life, providing the stability she needs to focus on her health.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200R has received Acts 435 help previously with his Council Tax and through no fault of his own, he is in arrears again. He receives Universal Credit and works part-time, but his working hours aren't consistent, which has a massive effect on his Council Tax support award. R's bill changes so often that he is never aware how much he owes, and has now received a bill for over £1000. Donations towards lowering the amount he owes would help the advocacy team here set up a more manageable payment plan for him.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200V has been working with Social Care since finding out she was pregnant last year. She was struggling with substance addiction, but was able to become abstinent from all drugs and alcohol. V, who has recently given birth, has now signed a tenancy agreement for a council house which was completely unfurnished with no flooring. She took a loan out to cover the cost of flooring, which we believe will put her in financial hardship when trying to repay. V would appreciate support with this. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K lives with five of her six children in a very overcrowded council house. There has been some serious water damage, due to a workman's negligence, which has left the kitchen cupboards hanging off. K is working to organise the kitchen space, but with no cupboards, this is really challenging. Having some storage solutions, boxes, baskets, drawers and a trolley, would keep items in order, improve the family's ability to keep the kitchen tidy and help K to keep on top of things.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £95This gentleman came to the centre in a distressed state, having been given a seven day notice to leave a South East Essex Homes property in Southend. He is also a type 2 diabetic who is insulin-dependent, making it highly inconvenient and unsafe for him to be on the street. We urgently request your help to house this gentleman for three nights, and provide food parcels for this period, while we collaborate with sister agencies to find a more permanent housing solution.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single gentleman and asylum seeker who is struggling to make ends meet. He is not permitted to work at the moment, but he volunteers at a local charity. M lives with a friend and pays a small contribution towards the rent each month, but has been struggling to raise that. M came to us in need of financial support to pay a small rent contribution of £80, requested by his friend, and some money for food or to travel to the foodbanks to get some food.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M's property is severely infested with bed bugs. His support worker is working with his housing provider to fumigate the property, but M needs a vacuum cleaner to help tackle the infestation. He doesn't currently have a vacuum cleaner, and is on a very low income so can't afford to purchase one himself. Please can you help?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This lady, who has some disabilities, has downsized and moved into a ground floor flat. She is in need of carpets in the hall and bedroom, as the rugs she has laid could be a trip hazard. This lady receives benefits, but cannot afford to pay for carpets. Please would you help to make her home more comfortable and safer for her? Thank you.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150We have been supporting this client who is homeless. We were able to find him an unfurnished home through Lease for Life and the company has a new fridge freezer that they have said they would sell to our client for £200, a great price for the make and model. Our client came to us and asked if we would be able to support him with the funding to purchase it. We would love to be able to raise the funds to gift him this fridge freezer and get him moved into his new home.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200T is unable to work, due to health issues relating to a tumour which was discovered when giving birth to her daughter in 2017, and she is now receiving treatment which causes side effects, including depression. T is currently residing in council accommodation and the current state of the property is in some disrepair, and is prone to getting damp and mould on the premises. T urgently needs the support of dehumidifiers to be able to make her living situation more manageable, which has become increasingly harder, due to her disability.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180This gentleman has been waiting for some time for a house move which will really benefit his mental health, moving closer to support networks which will be of real help to him. Living solely on benefits and having had to deal with some debt problems to allow this move to take place, means he cannot afford the cost of removal. Supported by a local ‘man with a van,’ this funding will mean the move can take place at reduced cost. Thank you for your consideration.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200CF is currently in temporary accommodation with her partner. They have a history of homelessness and substance misuse, however, they have recently found faith and are making changes in their life. CF has been in the process of applying for ID, as she wants to find some permanent accommodation. She has a birth certificate, but would now like to use this to apply for a passport. CF receives the lowest level of Universal Credit, so she does not have funds for this. This ID will help her to move forward.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £90X, a single man in his mid forties, is estranged from his children, suffering from poor mental health and living on a low income of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. X, who has been homeless and sofa surfing for four years, has finally managed to get himself housed through the council. However, he is having to start from scratch and does not have enough money to buy all the basic white goods etc. that he will need. Fortunately, he has been gifted a bed, washer and a freezer, but he cannot afford to buy a cooker. Please would you help, if you can?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200We are working with a new single mum of a two year old who has just moved to her first own home, which is council owned. There is already a huge issue with rats which the neighbours have told her is pre-existing. The council have said they will only address this issue if she pays £110, which she doesn't have, having already had to pay out a lot just to set up her own home, having owned nothing of her own previously. Mum doesn't feel her daughter is currently safe, and is really distressed.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £110This non-verbal three year old autistic child has a visual impairment and no sense of danger. The family are in need of an enclosed garden fence for the child’s safety Mum can’t work as she is full time carer for her son and dad works on a relatively low minimum wage. The family have applied for disability benefit, but have not had a decision as yet.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A is forty seven years of age and lives with her husband and three step-children. They have lived in a privately rented house for five years and have been served a Section 21 no fault eviction notice, having to leave the property in two weeks. A is unable to work, as she is going through cancer treatment, so the financial burden falls on her husband's shoulders and he is struggling as he is on minimum wage. They need to put furniture and personal belongings into storage for safe keeping. Thank you for your support.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S has been battling addiction, on and off, for a number of years and is currently working hard to maintain his sobriety. He has attended rehabilitation groups run by our organisation and continues to meet with one of our staff team. S has been sleeping on a mattress on the floor for the last six months and is really finding it is having a negative impact on his sleep and mental health. Being able to get a bed would be a massive lift for him. If you are able to help in any way, S would be very grateful.
Still £150 left to donate
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