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 (8)
- Food and Heating (17)
- Ill Health (8)
- Unemployment (9)
- Children (13)
- Fresh Start (36)
- Housing (14)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (22)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (45)
- People with Disability (10)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (13)
- Technology (7)
- Domestic Abuse (11)
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F and her four children have recently experienced an infestation of bed bugs in their home. This was fumigated by the Housing Association twice, but a third discovery has been made. As a result, the entire contents of soft goods, including toys, clothes and bed linen, have been disposed of. This has been very traumatic for the entire family. F is registered as disabled and on benefits, so is not able to purchase these items which are urgently needed. This gift would fund the replacement of essential items.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200L, a mum with two boys, is terminally ill with breast cancer and four other secondary cancers, one of which is a brain tumour that makes her photosensitive. She is fatigued, following a mastectomy, chemotherapy and other interventions in her care plan. L cannot sleep well because her bedroom window has no curtains or blinds. This request is for curtain poles, curtains and blinds and their fitting so that L can get some quality sleep and respite.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client suffers severely from anxiety and has been worried about asking for help. She has been relocated to the district with her three young children, and was moved into a house with no appliances whatsoever. Mum has worked hard to purchase a second-hand fridge freezer and oven, and was given a washing machine. Unfortunately, the oven and washing machine are now broken and she has been trying to cook for the family with a small air fryer. Please can you help her to replace the cooker?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client suffers severely from anxiety and has been worried about asking for help. She has been relocated to the district with her three young children and was moved into a house with no appliances whatsoever. Mum has worked hard to purchase a second-hand fridge freezer and oven, and was given a washing machine. Unfortunately, the oven and washing machine are now broken. Please can you help mum to replace her washing machine?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client suffers severely from anxiety and has been worried about asking for help. She has been relocated to the district with her three young children and has moved into a house with no appliances whatsoever. Mum has worked hard to purchase a second-hand fridge freezer and oven, and was given a washing machine. Unfortunately, the oven and washing machine are now broken. We have requested money for the cooker and washing machine, but need to pay for installation costs. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200W, who has a personality disorder, has recently come out of prison and is experiencing a mental health crisis. He was trying to arrange a mutual exchange which was all going ahead until the last minute, but he had sold the larger items. W is currently not receiving any benefits as he has to apply again, following his release. We are requesting £200 for a second-hand sofa, wardrobe and storage furniture.
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Total needed £200My client has finally reached out to Christians Against Poverty, following a traumatic bereavement and expected death. This has resulted in her putting her head in the sand and the debts escalating. No matter how many extra hours she works, my client cannot clear the debts. She works very hard in a care home and is putting effort and time into helping those in need. It would be amazing to bless her too. Our client often goes without to give to her grandchildren. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Y is Syrian refugee who has received his five years permit. He lived in Colchester for one year and engaged with our charity. Last autumn he moved to Birmingham and applied for Universal Credit (UC), but he can't continue to live there and decided to come back to Colchester. Y is now homeless and his UC has been stopped. We don't know when he will settle in permanent housing and receive UC again. Please can you help Y to buy some clothes?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120K is a single mum of two boys, aged five and seven, one who has autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They were given two cats who were not neutered. As a result, the cats sprayed in the house and mum has had to take up the carpets, leaving bare concrete floors. A local pet charity has offered to neuter the cats for £5 each, which should solve this problem. Could you please donate towards a new carpet for her boy's bedrooms? This will also make the room warmer and help reduce heating bills.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman was referred to the St Vincent de Paul centre as he has just moved into a one bedroom flat. He has a brain injury and needs assistance with furnishing his apartment to make it a bit more homely. Our centre is asking for your kindness to buy a bed and mattress for this gentleman to help him as he starts a new life, and give him a bit of comfort as he battles his ailment.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T, a Christians Against Poverty client, lives on his own after losing his parents to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) a year ago, within six months of each other. He moved into a flat then lost his job when he started having panic attacks. When we went to see him, his budget allowed him £10 a week for food after his bills were paid. T is getting help from our community grocery, but now his washing machine has broken. He has no money to go to a launderette and no savings to buy a new machine. The impact on T's mental health has been huge and he is really struggling.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This senior aged lady has been recommended for support by another organisation. The primary concern is that her pension payments have ceased, due to a banking system transition that resulted in the discontinuation of services at her previous bank. We are currently collaborating with sister agencies in this matter, but in the meantime, we are graciously asking for your kindness to purchase a phone, phone credit and a four weekly food parcel whilst we try to sort out this lady's financial challenges.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman has been requested to temporarily vacate his supported housing, due to failing an alcohol test. The current regulations state that he must leave the shared accommodation to prevent potential issues, and he acknowledges the risks associated with a relapse. We are asking for your help to temporarily house this gentleman for four nights in bed and breakfast. The supported Housing Association has indicated that they will conduct a re-test, and if he tests negative, this gentleman will be welcomed back into the house.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P, who has recently lost his wife and is struggling, is reliant on benefits and doesn't have the finances to replace his broken washing machine. His friends have been helping him out with his washing, but he doesn't feel he can keep depending on them. P would really appreciate your support in purchasing a washing machine. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is forty seven and lives with her son who is nineteen and at university. Mum suffers with her mobility, due to a terrible accident when she damaged her spine. Her son goes to university and travels there and back each day, doing a seventy mile round trip so he can be home in the evening to look after his mum. M is receiving Universal Credit and disability benefit, and most of the money goes on travelling costs to university and priority bills. Please could you help with a travel card, food, gas and electricity?
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Total needed £200This elderly gentleman has been requested to vacate his current accommodation and is now homeless. At seventy eight years old, he struggles to endure the harsh conditions and pressures associated with street homelessness. This distressing situation has inflicted significant stress and has had a detrimental impact on his physical and mental wellbeing. We are currently seeking assistance to temporarily house this gentleman for five nights in bed and breakfast whilst we try to secure a more permanent solution.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C has a spinal condition and is receiving benefits as he is unable to work. He has recently moved into a new Social Housing bungalow. We have helped provide furniture and C has managed to save enough to buy himself a cooker, but he is struggling without a washing machine. He would really appreciate your support in purchasing one. Many thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mum, who was rescued from exploitation, has a son who is turning nine. He is a very smart child, but is struggling to keep up with homework and transition after a traumatising background. Mum has no means of buying a kindle for her son. He is unable to do his maths homework and research needed for homework, as he has no access to a computer. We have looked at the most economical option for his age and parental control.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150S is a single mum of two very young children who has health conditions that limit the amount of time she can work. She is struggling to get by on her low income and benefits. S has unfortunately amassed some debts which she has sought help with from her local Citizens Advice Bureau. Please would you consider helping this family with some funds towards buying food and essentials, whilst they get help to get on top of their finances? Thank you so much.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120C has post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions, which mean she is unable to work and receives benefits. She has been without a washing machine for some months and gets the bus to her son's house to do the washing there, but this is difficult. C also supports her other son, who also has mental health issues. She would really appreciate your support in purchasing a washing machine to make things easier for her. Many thanks.