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.
I had a lovely chat with this client who was placed in temporary accommodation in early 2022. Her case was overlooked and she was deemed as not a housing need, eventually becoming homeless. In 2024, our client was picked up by Streetlink and placed in St Mungo's for a week. She was then moved to a winter shelter which was not suitable for her medical needs. This lady has finally found suitable housing, but is in need of a furniture and white goods. She said a washing machine would be wonderful. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J lived with his wife and children until the relationship broke down. For ten years he sofa-surfed, slept rough and rode night buses. Referred to the rough sleepers team in 2022, he was placed in temporary accommodation and now has permanent housing. Previously a working independent man, J now has a medical condition which has left him unable to work. A washing machine would enable him to maintain his personal hygiene and better manage on his limited income of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady is working with Christians Against Poverty for help with her finances. Recently bereaved, she is now managing on a reduced income, leading her to fall behind on many bill payments. She needs to clear her £200 overdraft, otherwise her bank account will be closed whilst applying for a Debt Relief Order. This lady does not have sufficient ID documents to open an account with another bank. Clearing the overdraft is the only way to help provide the fresh start she desperately needs. Thank you.