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 (23)
- Unemployment (6)
- Children (25)
- Fresh Start (20)
- Housing (13)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (18)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (5)
- White Goods and Furniture (64)
- People with Disability (15)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (17)
- Technology (8)
- Domestic Abuse (11)
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This lady suffers from sciatica, anxiety and depression, and is currently having investigations into seizures. Her partner of twenty years died recently, two days after being diagnosed with cancer. All benefits have been suspended whilst the change in circumstances is being worked through. This lady's washing machine has broken and, due to the sciatica, she is unable to make the 25-35 minute walk to the launderette; which is even longer home, as it is up hill. We are requesting a washing machine to support her.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200This family of five was referred to us by a sister organisation after being recently rehoused into a property infested with bedbugs. As a result, they were forced to dispose of all their beds and currently, the children are sleeping on blow-up beds while the parents are sleeping on the floor. Here at St Vincent de Paul, we are urgently requesting your help to support this family. They are in need of three single beds and mattresses, and bedding for the children. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who is going through treatment for blood cancer and also has Chrone's disease, lives with her disabled partner in a council maisonette. Benefits do not cover all of her bills, debts and food, and she has had to turn to her local food bank for food. M's fridge freezer has just broken and she needs a replacement desperately. She is juggling so many stresses at the moment, and it is difficult for her to get to all of her appointments as well. Please will you help M to get a new fridge freezer?
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman is responding really well to his support plan and is making great progress. He is a Christian man who loves Jesus, and has recently moved into our 'move on' property. This has moved him a bit away from college, so he would really benefit from a bike to get him there and back. This gentleman has a laptop for his studies, however, it is not in full working order so he needs it repairing.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150This single mum, who has two children of school age and one in university, works full-time in a local school, but her income is low and she struggles to keep out of debt. Mum needs to take two buses to get to work, without her car, and also has to pay extra to the child minder as it takes much longer than if she drives. The car needs an urgent repair which mum does not have the money for. Her mum is helping towards the cost, but your help will enable this lady to get the repair done and get her car on the road.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N and T were living in a privately rented house, but due to unforeseen circumstances, the landlord had to sell. They have moved in with T's parents for now, whilst they look for another property. Unfortunately, their business collapsed during Covid, which means they are struggling financially. They expect to be able to move into a property of their own in the next few weeks and will need a washing machine. Please can you help?
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200N and her five children are currently staying in temporary accommodation, following a move for their safety. Their only income is benefits and mum struggles to make ends meet. Her son has developed breathing difficulties and the doctor has recommended a mattress and bedding specifically to reduce allergies. N would appreciate your support in purchasing these items. Many thanks.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £195S is a single lady living independently with a learning disability and a serious health condition. She had a second-hand cooker which is now broken beyond repair, and is looking for any support you can give to enable her to purchase a new one. It makes such a difference to S to be able to cook healthy meals on a budget and keep her independent. She is on benefits and being supported by her local Food Bank. Any support you can give S to purchase a cooker would be very much appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R is a young refugee who is rebuilding his life in the UK after overcoming significant challenges. Despite his determination, he still faces daily struggles, including the lack of a fridge freezer, a basic necessity to store food and prepare healthy meals. Your donation can make a life-changing impact, providing R with hope, security, and the opportunity to focus on his future.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who is nearly seven months old, is currently still in a second-hand Moses basket, but desperately needs a cot. Mum has just been rehoused and a referral has been made for help with these items. They need to have a brand new mattress, as second-hand ones are not permitted by the Lullaby Trust. Mum, who is vulnerable and on benefits, was in temporary accommodation and had to leave all fixtures and fittings behind, so is restarting her life. She would also appreciate some nappies and other baby items.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £175R is a twenty three year old single mum with a little boy aged two. Her only income is Universal Credit and she has no savings. R has been living with her mum, but has now been offered a property through the local authority. Unfortunately, there are no carpets anywhere in the house. R is desperate for her house to become a home and is praying that kind Acts 435 donors will help with this.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200This refugee family, consisting of two parents and three children from Afghanistan, have been placed in a house locally and are having to set up home from scratch. Local churches have donated many items to them, but they are still in need of a vacuum cleaner, a wardrobe and two chest of drawers so that they can keep their house in good order. At the moment, clothes have to be stacked on the floors, for which they borrow a vacuum cleaner. Your gifts will help them to live with dignity.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £200SE, a past domestic violence victim, is registered disabled and suffers from Meniere's Disease, low moods and depression. She struggles to leave the house some days, and is on anti-sickness tablets daily to help with her extreme vertigo. SE is single and has a little job at a café, doing light duties, but struggles to go in some weeks. Her boss is understanding. SE has been advised that a thick, firm, orthopaedic mattress will help her condition and a thicker pillow will help with her vertigo.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This supported person, who is suffering with seizures and poor mental health, lives alone. He has debt arrears which he is slowly paying off, but we would like to help him clear the debts so we can apply to get him a flat nearer his family. There is a constant worry that this person will have a seizure alone at home and nobody will know about it. £150 will help reduce the amount of his payment plan.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150This single mum, who has three children, including a four month old baby, is changing over to Universal Credit (UC) in mid October. Money is very short, as she pays £200 a month top-up on her rent. Mum is really concerned as to how she will get through the wait until her UC is paid. SMILE Faithworks has worked with her on a budget, is helping with food and applying to reduce or freeze bills were possible. We are seeking £200 to prevent mum going into debt with her rent, due to changing over to UC.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200S was a working parent to her firstborn until she fell pregnant again and ended up with a liver condition, meaning she had to give up working, which took a strain on her income. Our baby bank has been able to provide S with many items in preparation for her baby. The baby is expected in December and S is in massive need of a double pushchair for her toddler and new baby.
Still £70 left to donate
Total needed £130The gentleman, who has just moved into a flat, following a period of homelessness, is trying to rebuild his life whilst dealing with severe mental and physical health issues. He currently lacks many household items and sleeps on the floor, as he doesn't have funds for furniture. This is making this gentleman's health conditions worse, so we would like to help him to sleep peacefully in his own bed. We are supporting him to obtain health-related benefits so he can start to move forward in life.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200Due to being in a very violent relationship, J has had to flee her home into emergency accommodation with her one year old and seven year old daughters. Mum is trying to furnish the property, but cannot afford to buy a fridge freezer or dining table. J has been under an immense amount of pressure whilst trying to escape domestic violence, and wants to start afresh with her two children. We need your support to give this mum and her children the chance to live in a safe, happy environment without fear.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200A member of our food pantry disclosed that he does not have a working cooker. He is unable to purchase a new oven, as he is unable to work after being discharged from the army with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our client has no savings or extra funds, once the bills are paid.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single gentleman, aged fifty seven, is in his first real home after being homeless. He is currently using most of his benefit money to pay for storage, as he cant afford to hire a ‘man with a van’ to move the items to his new home. Please would you consider donating £200 so that we can organise this on his behalf?