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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- Clothes (6)
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- People with Disability (9)
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This man has been referred to us by the mental health team. He is visibly exhausted and has expressed feeling emotionally drained. Additionally, he has engaged in self-harm, prompting intervention. He is not safe on the streets, as he is a highly vulnerable individual with deteriorating mental health. The St Vincent de Paul centre is currently collaborating with all the relevant personnel. in addition, we are urgently seeking your assistance with a food parcel and to house this gentleman for three nights in a bed and breakfast.
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Total needed £200This individual has recently been released from prison and his accommodation is currently unavailable. The processing period for securing accommodation is expected to take a few days. In the meantime, he remains street homeless and there is concern that staying on the streets may lead to a temptation to reoffend, due to living conditions. We are reaching out for your assistance in temporarily housing him for four nights in a bed and breakfast to provide time for a permanent solution to be arranged.
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Total needed £200This gentleman is seeking to leave a domestic violence situation with his partner, leaving him without a place to live. He has reached out to the St Vincent de Paul centre for assistance and we have initiated collaboration with our partner agencies specialising in domestic violence. We are urgently seeking your assistance to temporarily house this gentleman in a bed and breakfast for three nights and provide him with a food parcel whilst we engage the sister agency to arrange a more permanent housing solution for him.
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Total needed £200This gentleman was referred to the St Vincent de Paul centre by probation services and has been assessed as a medium-risk individual. We are urgently seeking your assistance to provide temporary housing for him for three nights in a bed and breakfast, and clothing. We are actively collaborating with permanent housing partners to organise suitable accommodation for him as soon as possible. Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.
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Total needed £200This lady came to the St Vincent de Paul centre after failing her weekly rehabilitation test for alcohol consumption. She was immediately expelled and given conditions to return the following week if she passes the test and remains clean to continue her rehabilitation. Believing in the importance of rehabilitation, we are reaching out for help to provide temporary housing for this young lady for four nights, away from the streets and temptation, to support her in staying clean and restarting her journey to recovery.
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Total needed £200H is currently facing financial constraints, due to his low income. Despite his best efforts, he has encountered challenges with his ID card and incurred expenses from legal fees to rectify mistakes on his identification document. H urgently requires your generosity to secure accommodation which will enable him to focus on improving his English skills and embark on a new chapter in his life. Your support with a housing deposit will empower him to pursue opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Total needed £200W lived in a private rented home for many years, but had problems with repairs. Through no fault of her own, she was evicted and became homeless in mid 2023. W was put in temporary accommodation and now has a permanent place from a housing association. She is having to start from scratch and a fridge freezer would be great for her. W works part-time, escorting disabled children on the bus to school, and is also is in receipt of Universal Credit. Thank you so much for considering this request.
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Total needed £200W lived in a private rented home for many years, but had problems with repairs. Through no fault of her own, she was evicted and became homeless in mid 2023. She was put in temporary accommodation and now has permanent place from a housing association. W is having to start from scratch, and a washing machine would be wonderful for her. She works part-time, escorting disabled children on the bus to school and is also is in receipt of Universal Credit. Thank you for considering this request.
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Total needed £200This gentleman, who is being supported by the Chippenham Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre, is about to be evicted from his flat and has no money to collect his belongings. He would so appreciate your help in meeting this need, as he has lived in the flat for many years and needs help to transport them to his new place.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200H has just received temporary accommodation from Birmingham City Council, after spending years in various hostels. She has an eight year old child and is in the process of applying for leave to remain under the immigration service. This is being supported by the local Children's Authority. H has been given a flat which is partially furnished, but does not have a washing machine. We would be really grateful if Acts 435 could fund a washing machine for her.
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Total needed £200S is a homeless man in his sixties who is sleeping rough and has struggled over a long time with having no status in the UK. We are supporting him with getting accommodation and regularising his affairs. In the meantime, he needs help staying safe and warm at night. Please would you donate to help S buy a sleeping bag, mat and pillow that will give him a little bit of comfort and stability while we help him to get things sorted?
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Total needed £100This vulnerable young man has just been put out of the family home and has nowhere to go. He is engaging well with our employment charity and has a realistic chance of finding work and being able to pay for future rent, but not if he is street homeless. This support will cover two nights emergency accommodation in a regular hotel (including a substantial hot buffet breakfast), whilst other options are looked at with support.
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Total needed £105This lady, who has a history of depression and anxiety, fled her partner, due to domestic violence, and relocated with a friend in Buxton. Her friend got ill and the lady became her carer. However, the relationship has just broken down and our client has had to leave the home. The housing association doesn't have a duty to house her, as she doesn't have any significant health issues. This lady, who is coming to us every day for food, is sleeping in her car and, as she only gets a small amount of Universal credit, she cannot pay for her car insurance for this month.
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Total needed £80Our client, who is a carer for his ex-partner, is in debt and on a low income, and was evicted by his landlord who threw away all his belongings. He has lost his personal belongings and work equipment and has currently been placed in new accommodation by the council. Our client will need a washing machine as his accommodation does not have one. He has long-term disability and currently relies solely on benefits. Please can you help him with the cost of a washing machine?