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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This individual has recently been released from prison and his accommodation is currently unavailable. The processing period for securing accommodation is expected to take a few days. In the meantime, he remains street homeless and there is concern that staying on the streets may lead to a temptation to reoffend, due to living conditions. We are reaching out for your assistance in temporarily housing him for four nights in a bed and breakfast to provide time for a permanent solution to be arranged.
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Total needed £200This couple have just moved into a new flat, but have very little furniture. The lady is six months pregnant so needs something comfortable to sit on. They are due to receive a bed soon from Carezone, a local Christian run second-hand furniture store. They receive Universal Credit, but have no spare money to buy armchairs. Please would you help them to make their flat more comfortable, especially as they prepare for the baby's arrival? Thank you.
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Total needed £150K and J are parents to four children. K is currently studying and in her final year before being offered a paid, permanent placement in the public health sector, and J is now self-employed. The family receives Universal Credit, support from the local authority for school uniform. The children need new school shoes and financial support with topping up school lunch accounts. One of the children also needs a new coat as they have outgrown theirs.
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Total needed £150This gentleman is seeking to leave a domestic violence situation with his partner, leaving him without a place to live. He has reached out to the St Vincent de Paul centre for assistance and we have initiated collaboration with our partner agencies specialising in domestic violence. We are urgently seeking your assistance to temporarily house this gentleman in a bed and breakfast for three nights and provide him with a food parcel whilst we engage the sister agency to arrange a more permanent housing solution for him.
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Total needed £200Our client had a stroke on the right side of his body, causing him to be hospitalised since summer 2022. He has also suffered a relationship breakdown and could have been homeless when discharged from the Stroke Unit. Our client has recently secured some accommodation, but it is completely empty. A bed would ensure that he is as comfortable as possible on discharge. However, as our client is in receipt of Universal Credit, he cannot afford a mattress. Thank you so much for reading this.
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Total needed £175R is a single lady who was in an abusive relationship for years and recently escaped with only the clothes she was wearing. She was rough sleeping initially, but now has been allocated a small room in a communal house. R has no furniture and her room is too small for a single bed so she has been sleeping on the floor for a few weeks. She would really appreciate a single futon to sit and sleep on, as well as some bedding. R has not yet received any benefits and has no savings, so has no money.
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Total needed £150This gentleman was referred to the St Vincent de Paul centre by probation services and has been assessed as a medium-risk individual. We are urgently seeking your assistance to provide temporary housing for him for three nights in a bed and breakfast, and clothing. We are actively collaborating with permanent housing partners to organise suitable accommodation for him as soon as possible. Any support you can provide is greatly appreciated.
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Total needed £200This client has fled from honour based abuse and has been residing in a refuge for the past few months. She has been disowned by her family and is determined to start afresh independently. This client is attending college with a view to going to university so that she can provide for herself. She has now been offered her own unfurnished tenancy, but as she is in receipt of Universal Credit, is unable to meet the cost of setting up her new home. Your help towards the cost of a bed is most needed.
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Total needed £200Y, who is a father of three children, escaped with them to the UK, due to the ongoing conflict in their homeland. Y needs to purchase a laptop for his daughter's study purposes. Access to a laptop is vital for her education, enabling her to engage in complete assignments and prepare for university. Due to financial constraints, they are unable to afford this essential tool. Your generosity would make a profound difference in their lives, empowering her to pursue her educational goals, despite their hardships.
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Total needed £175This lady came to the St Vincent de Paul centre after failing her weekly rehabilitation test for alcohol consumption. She was immediately expelled and given conditions to return the following week if she passes the test and remains clean to continue her rehabilitation. Believing in the importance of rehabilitation, we are reaching out for help to provide temporary housing for this young lady for four nights, away from the streets and temptation, to support her in staying clean and restarting her journey to recovery.
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Total needed £200H is currently facing financial constraints, due to his low income. Despite his best efforts, he has encountered challenges with his ID card and incurred expenses from legal fees to rectify mistakes on his identification document. H urgently requires your generosity to secure accommodation which will enable him to focus on improving his English skills and embark on a new chapter in his life. Your support with a housing deposit will empower him to pursue opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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Total needed £200W lived in a private rented home for many years, but had problems with repairs. Through no fault of her own, she was evicted and became homeless in mid 2023. W was put in temporary accommodation and now has a permanent place from a housing association. She is having to start from scratch and a fridge freezer would be great for her. W works part-time, escorting disabled children on the bus to school, and is also is in receipt of Universal Credit. Thank you so much for considering this request.
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Total needed £200W lived in a private rented home for many years, but had problems with repairs. Through no fault of her own, she was evicted and became homeless in mid 2023. She was put in temporary accommodation and now has permanent place from a housing association. W is having to start from scratch, and a washing machine would be wonderful for her. She works part-time, escorting disabled children on the bus to school and is also is in receipt of Universal Credit. Thank you for considering this request.
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Total needed £200A, who is a recently granted refugee with disabilities, has encountered significant challenges with his current housing situation. Although he has been offered accommodation, the property is not only in need of refurbishment, but also lacks adequate plumbing to support a washing machine, which the landlord does not approve. A is seeking to secure private accommodation and is in need of your kind support to make this transition possible, and ensure he has a suitable and safe place to call home.
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Total needed £200J lives alone and is currently claiming Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit. He has support from the mental health team and recently was admitted into a mental health clinic. J is struggling after the death of his partner. He currently only has a microwave to cook on. Having a hob and an oven to use would help to support the progress of his mental health.
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Total needed £200This couple, who have a complex array of disabilities and medical conditions, are unable to work and are dependent on benefits. A decision on Personal Independence Payment entitlement is awaited. This couple have to travel over thirty miles by public transport to get to specialist hospitals for treatment. They are paying off rent arrears, have limited financial resources and we have provided Food Bank support. They need a washing machine and, with your kind donations, we want to help them.
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Total needed £200This mum and her two young children have just moved home to flee domestic abuse, and their home is two hundred miles away. Mum has been provided with housing, but has very limited resources and we are providing Food Bank support. Mum needs a microwave and, with your kind donations, we want to help.
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Total needed £60This single mum and her three boys have fled domestic abuse. The family has been given a house by the local housing association and can finally leave the shelter. There is nothing in the property and we have been able to source lots of furniture and flooring, but there is currently no cooker. Mum has bought two plug-in hobs from a charity shop, but needs a cooker for family meals.
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Total needed £200This mum and her two young children have just moved home to flee from domestic abuse, and their home is over two hundred miles away. Mum has been provided with housing, but has very limited resources and we are providing Food Bank support. Mum needs a washing machine and, with your kind donations, we want to help.
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Total needed £200This gentleman, who is being supported by the Chippenham Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre, is about to be evicted from his flat and has no money to collect his belongings. He would so appreciate your help in meeting this need, as he has lived in the flat for many years and needs help to transport them to his new place.