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 (7)
- Food and Heating (7)
- Ill Health (16)
- Unemployment (4)
- Children (12)
- Fresh Start (22)
- Housing (14)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (21)
- White Goods and Furniture (47)
- People with Disability (7)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (12)
- Technology (10)
- Domestic Abuse (10)
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J, who has had to leave his home of forty years, due to unforeseen circumstances, has found himself in emergency accommodation. He has no belongings and a low income which means he can't afford to purchase much. A fridge freezer would mean that he could store fresh food, rather than living out of tins, which would mean he could eat more healthily and make a huge difference as he tries to rebuild his life.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £150The individual is currently supported by If U Care Share Foundation relating to her thoughts of suicide and self harm. She has used the majority of her savings and income to prepare for her baby that is due in summer this year. This individual also has her daughter's third birthday coming up, but has minimal money to put toward some maternity clothing for her growing bump and changing body. She would be grateful for any contributions to go towards her clothing for the remainder of her pregnancy.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120IC, who has been through a really traumatic time, has fled domestic violence. She is living in one of our safe houses for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse and sexual violence. Her most urgent need is for a cooker so she can cook for herself and her child. Please can you help?
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who is mum to two autistic children, has no floor coverings in her home and, unfortunately, the children really suffer without carpets, to the point that it's a real struggle for them to relax in their home. M has no savings and doesn't work so her income is low. She can't afford carpets, but we can provide them free of charge if we could get a little help with the fitting costs. Please can you help us to make her house safe and comfortable for her children?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum works in a pharmacy and dad is no longer able to run his business, due to mental health and physical disabilities. The family lives in North London and is in a massive amount of debt, due to the business failing. They are struggling to afford bills and food, and are working with Christians Against Poverty towards being debt free. They do not have a washing machine so are having to hand wash all their clothes. Donation for a washing machine would be very much appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is an eighteen year old man who, along with his father, fled Iran in fear of his life, more than a year ago. He is seeking asylum in the UK and is housed in an asylum seekers' hotel. His mother was left behind in Iran and, as our client's phone is broken beyond repair, he is devastated as he needs it to keep in contact with his mother and other family in Iran. He also needs it to keep up with college work and continue his English classes. In addition to the phone, our client also needs some clothing and a pair of shoes.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165R is a single mum who is working full-time, but struggling to make ends meet. Her rent is high and so are her energy bills. She has no carpets down and this is pushing up her heating costs unnecessarily. Due to her low income and lack of savings, R can't afford carpets. Carpets down, that we can supply free of charge, would be huge for her. If you can help with fitting costs that would just amazing.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R, a single mum of two teenage boys, has mobility problems due to damage to C4 and C5 in her spine. This results in her having tingling in arms and legs and, at times being unable to walk or drive, as well as do housework and dress herself etc. R's carer was her husband, but he recently left, due to his abuse of the children. Mum has been using crutches to get around, but now needs a wheelchair to get around her home and out in the community. She is dependent on benefits with no savings.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120E, who has mental health issues and a physical disability, had a heart attack last year and has ongoing issues as a result. Her Personal Independence Payment was stopped just before her heart attack and E is waiting for it to be reassessed. She has a very low income as a result. Her council flat was empty when she was housed and she still needs a hallway carpet and a suitable armchair for her needs. The condition of her flat is causing E anxiety and it is hard to it keep warm without the carpet.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180A was diagnosed with depression, social anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We worked with him and helped him believe a different story about the truth of his identity. He is now unrecognisable from the man we first met. A is a carer for a former cellmate with physical handicaps. Spiralling fuel and living costs has led him into debt and we have been able to help him obtain a Debt Relief Order. However, his fridge and cooker have stopped working. We are applying for £150 for a second-hand cooker.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M is a single man living on his own who suffers with depression, chronic pain and anxiety. He isn't able to work, his only income is Universal Credit and he has no savings. M has been living in his flat for five years and has no carpets down at all. His flat is cold and miserable and this is affecting his mental health. We have an offer of free carpets and just need a little support with fitting costs. We would be extremely grateful for any support.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K has been really struggling financially since her husband left and she is trying to manage on £266 per month. We have sorted her debts out and now she is just feeling desperate for a vacuum cleaner. There is no way she can afford one, but £65 would get her one that will last a good long time. K hates her house being dirty and she is trying to clean her carpets with a dustpan and brush which, given her mobility issues, is incredibly painful for her. Please can we help?
Still £25 left to donate
Total needed £65R recently moved into a flat, having been homeless since getting out of prison. He is getting lots of support and trying to build his home whilst looking for employment, but living on basic benefits now. R is also hoping to see his four children again soon. He really needs white goods at the moment to be able to manage independently, and £185 for a fridge freezer would really help him start to feel like he has a home and doesn't have to live buying food each day. Please could we help?
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £185S, who is a full-time carer for his brother who has a muscle wasting disease, is only receiving benefits for himself and disability benefits for his brother. There is a lot of washing that mounts up, due to the illness, and his washing machine has broken, which is causing so much stress. Please could we help with this for S and relieve some of the stress? Thank you!
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190This gentleman is claiming Universal Credit, having lost his business during Covid, and is now homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. Due to having a dog, he is living in a van which he cant afford to run. A bike would help him to get around and also to do things to occupy his time, get some exercise and boost his mental health.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75This gentleman is claiming Universal Credit, having lost his business during Covid, and is now homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. He left with only the clothes he was wearing and has got one more set from a charity, but needs to buy some clothes and shoes to feel human again. This would boost his self esteem so much, having been through a lot.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This single man has learning difficulties and struggles to cope with domestic tasks. He does all his cooking in a microwave, but his has broken. He is also unable to get his washing dry, as his neighbour refuses to allow him to put up a washing line in their shared back garden. This man feels overwhelmed and has allowed dirty washing to pile up. A rotary clothes line in front of his ground floor flat would help him to cope better. As he is repaying a water debt, this man has no money left from his benefits.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120My client had a catastrophic motorbike crash in March last year and suffered a broken pelvis and spinal fractures. He is now disabled, with severe mobility issues, and is unable to work. He has gone from working full-time to living on a low, means tested income, and is struggling to make ends meet. My client doesn't have a working pair of glasses and can't afford the cost of a new pair. He would massively benefit from money to buy a new pair of glasses so that he can manage daily essential tasks.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £100Our client has been residing in supported accommodation which includes all furniture and white goods. She recently gave birth to twin daughters, who were premature, and is currently still in hospital, as they are being tube fed. Before they are able to leave the hospital, Social Services will be making a home visit to ensure our client's new property is fit for them. Mum requires a cooker to be able to cook for herself when they are discharged from hospital.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Y, who has recently moved into an unfurnished Social Housing flat, has very few belongings and is struggling to furnish her home. She has been donated a bed, but the property has no window coverings and, as it looks out onto a busy residential area, she is having to use blankets and towels to cover the windows. Y, who receives minimal benefits, is struggling with debt, so can't afford curtains and blinds herself. Your support would cover four windows in her living room, bedroom and kitchen.