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.
J suffers with depression and a severe medical condition, which has led him to struggle with his finances. Unfortunately, several of his white goods have gone wrong recently including his fridge and he is extremely worried because his medication has to be stored in there. Any funds to go towards a new fridge for him would be most appreciated.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £200N is a single mum of two children, aged twelve and nine years old. The nine year old is currently very ill, but without a diagnosis. He keeps vomiting and has seen numerous doctors/paediatricians. N is unable to work as she has to be available to look after her son. She receives Universal Credit, but no child maintenance from the father. N also suffers from depression and anxiety. She has had no washing machine for four months and is relying upon friends' support. We are requesting £200 for a washing machine. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S lives with her husband and three children. For the last six months, they have not had a fully working oven and have been using one hob ring to prepare meals for the five of them. The hob is inefficient and expensive, and is costing a lot to run. S is juggling working part-time and looking after her children. Her husband is, unfortunately, unable to work. The family really need a new oven so they can cook the food they are receiving from the foodbank. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mum, who lives in a two bedroom flat with her daughter, is on minimum income. Her electric cooker has come to the end of its life and mum is finding it increasingly difficult to cook. Ready prepared meals are expensive because she only has the use of a microwave. £200 would allow her to purchase a new cooker. Mum is a good cook and enjoys cooking but, without a working cooker, is finding this difficult.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who is a single mother with one daughter, has moved from Essex to the North East because of the cost of living in the south, and has found a house to rent in our area. Mum is on benefits and is struggling to cope with living cost debts which she is paying periodically. They have not had a cooker since they moved, about a year ago, and mum would like to cook some healthy meals to promote a healthy diet for herself and her growing daughter. Please will you help?