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 (4)
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- Ill Health (36)
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- Fresh Start (39)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (29)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
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- People with Disability (8)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (29)
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- Domestic Abuse (16)
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R and her daughter are Eritrean and have been on the move for seven years, trying to find a place of sanctuary. They are residents in York, settling into school and English classes. They have a flat, but need a TV and a table and chairs; modest provisions which will significantly improve their quality of life. These will also address mental health, language learning and integration, promoting social interaction and providing stability. These items play an essential role in helping to navigate challenges in life.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N is a lady who was working part-time and claiming Universal Credit, but unfortunately lost her job. Due to a benefit misunderstanding, she has now accumulated some rent arrears. N is seeking new employment and attending interviews, but has asked for support to help pay off the arrears which are causing her much anxiety. She has no savings and is being supported by her local food bank. Any support to help N clear her debt would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £195This young person is a care leaver who has lived an unsettled and often traumatic life. He requires support to obtain a removals service as he is unable to fund this himself, due to a low income, benefits and ongoing debt payments. Due to being estranged from his family, following childhood safeguarding issues, this young person has nobody that he can rely on or ask for support. Please can you help him with removal costs and help him to live safely and comfortably?
Still £20 left to donate
Total needed £150This gentleman has recently moved into Brighton from out of area and had to leave everything behind in order to move. He is in a hostel at the moment and only receives basic Universal Credit with sanctions. This gentleman is working with support and would really appreciate a voucher to enable him to get some basic clothes and shoes.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This family fled violence in Uzbekistan and have recently been granted asylum here, however, the husband has abandoned the family. Mum and her two girls have been moved into a council house. The council have cleaned the property, which was in very poor repair, but they have no curtain poles (we have supplied curtains). They have no bedroom furniture apart from beds. Mum's English is poor and she is depressed and unable to find work. Your help would be appreciated so much.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £160Safe Families are working with a family with limited financial means, who are expecting their fifth child. Mum says she has everything she needs for her new baby, apart from a travel system, i.e. a pushchair and car seat etc. Helping them with the cost towards the travel system of their choice would be such a wonderful way to bless this family. Any donation would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much!
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150This mum is currently sleeping on the sofa so that her son, who has additional needs, can sleep in the one bed they have. This family would love a new bed to enable them both to be able to sleep well in their own bedrooms, giving them the opportunity to start the day well rested and able to thrive.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £200D, who was a Christians Against Poverty client, was homeless and lived in a van until the council gave him temporary accommodation for a year. Six months ago he had a cardiac arrest and survived. The council then rehoused him, but D has no flooring or cooker. He says that the cooker is the most important item, and we are hoping you can help.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200Safe Families are supporting a family who have three children. They are struggling financially and are in desperate need of a new bed. Having a new bed would be such a blessing to this family. Please can you help?
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £125K is an amazing woman who has been through rehabilitation and is in recovery. She has found faith, become a Christian and reconnected with her young daughter. K has done a council house swap to be near her daughter and daughter's carer, but her new house is in an appalling state. She needs specialist cleaning materials and paint to make it habitable, and also needs floor covering. K simply cannot afford these. Help with the cost would mean that she could make her house fit to live in.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £190My client, who recently lost the use of his legs, would like help in purchasing a disability chair, as he is unable to afford one, having purchased an electric wheelchair. He currently lives in a bungalow that houses a really low sofa that he is unable to use. All help will be greatly appreciated to help make this gentleman's living conditions better than he has now.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £160JS is a single mother to three young boys, all aged under five, whose relationship with her husband broke down recently. She is is in need of a cooker and is currently managing with microwaved meals, but is concerned that the children are not getting a healthy diet. JS's only income is from benefits.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200This brilliant mum of three young children is doing everything to focus on her children and give them a safe space to thrive in. At the moment, she does not have the storage for any of their clothes and this is creating clutter, less space and added stress for the family. Providing a wardrobe will help alleviate the worry and help create a safe space for the family. Please can you help?
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150L has been in the UK for seven years, having come as a care student with one child, paid by her father. After five years of temporary residency working in the care sector, she is applying for permanent residency so she can train as a nurse with a student loan. L, who now has three children, has been known to us for all this time and has cared for many of our elderly parishioners. The total cost will be £3760 which she will need a loan for so we are trying to reduce this.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum is a single parent to her three daughters, one of whom has quite high health needs, and the family are very isolated. The oven has broken and mum is struggling to make affordable meals for her family. She is struggling with her finances and isn't able to cover the cost of a new oven. We would like to help mum with the cost of a gas oven which would make a big difference to this family, as mum would be able to cook healthier and more economical meals. Please could you help this family? Thank you.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200R has suffered a fire at his home and the downstairs of his property has been badly damaged by smoke. He isn't currently working, although he is actively looking, and his only income is Universal Credit. Unfortunately, the property wasn't insured and R has no savings. He's tried his best to renovate and repair the damage, but doesn't have any funds for flooring. We have an offer of free carpets, but need help with the fitting cost, so any help given would be gratefully received.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £170The applicant is an asylum seeking lady who is part of our Family Hub and has requested some financial help to buy food for her four children who are between the ages of six and sixteen. Mum is in receipt of Universal Credit and struggles financially to pay bills, buy food and essentials items. She would be very grateful for any help given, as they struggle to put a meal on the table each day. Thank you for your kind donation.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150E, a single mum with two children, is on a low income and is suffering from depression after the sudden loss of her mum and aunt to cancer six months ago. She is in desperate need of wardrobes and drawers as the current ones are over twenty years old and cannot be repaired. Her mum and aunt always helped support her when they could, as they were a close family. E has no one to help her now and is struggling to cope due to clothes being in boxes at present.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a single woman in her fifties who has recently received leave to remain in the UK after a long difficult battle with the Home Office. She suffers from mental health issues and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from her experiences. This lady is currently homeless and in the process of rebuilding her life, now that she has permission to stay in the UK. A is in need of a mobile phone so that she can manage her appointments, access the internet and get in contact with the people supporting her.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100M is a single mum who was in temporary accommodation, due to a breakdown in marriage. She has been given a new property which has concrete floors, and is in need of a living room carpet as this is the main room they will all be using. M has applied for a job (and hopefully will get it) as she had to leave her last employment, due to moving to a different area. M, who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is stressed due to all the life changes she is experiencing.