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 (5)
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- People with Disability (6)
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S, a Christian asylum seeker who has just moved into a flat, only receives £45 a week to live on. He is able to work and is looking for work. In the meantime, he is looking for voluntary work, but needs to repair his bike to help him get around. S is also in needs of clothes and shoes, and some kitchen equipment.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This Syrian asylum-seeking family has been moved to Leeds and the parent asks for £120 to purchase a school uniform for her child who has been given a school place. The school colour requirements are unusual, so not easily purchased, and the costs are high. Mum asks for funds to purchase the uniform items online. As mum has other children awaiting school places, the cost for this will be extremely difficult for her to reach on her limited benefit. Please can you help the child to have a good start in school?
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £120K is a single mum who lives with her partner. Her eldest son lived with his father until last week when he went missing. The police found him and the boy stated that his father had beaten him, which was confirmed by the police. K thought that the father had custody of the boy, but the police and Social Services said there was no evidence. Mum now has custody, but the boy is not allowed to attend school and is still pronounced missing for safety reasons. He only has the clothes he came in. Please can you help him?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100This young person, who is a vulnerable asylum seeker and potential victim of trafficking, left his country unaccompanied when he was only twelve years of age. He needs to buy new shoes and a coat, as his are very worn out. This young person needs some support to cover travel appointments to the solicitor on a weekly basis for the next two months and a return bus fare for travel to Oxford to meet an expert.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This elderly gentleman has precarious immigration status which he is in the process of sorting with his immigration advisor. He is elderly and mobility impaired with multiple health issues which prevent him from working. This gentleman is sofa surfing at the moment, while sorting out his immigration status and entitlement to benefits. He would be very grateful for a small amount of help towards travel, clothes and a mobile phone top-up while he sorts out these matters. Thank you.