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.
D is a single mum who has just started a new job and is awaiting her first monthly wage. While she was at work, her ex-partner entered the house and took the television. She has since had the locks changed. D cannot afford to replace the television after paying rent, bills and food. The family don’t go out, but enjoy family time and watching telly together. Please can you help?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £150A, a young man who is about to move into his own flat, has lived in our supported accommodation for twelve months, after a family breakdown led him to being homeless. A is a positive young man who is relishing the opportunity to have his own tenancy. He has progressed well, with our support, and is now confident to live independently. There is no carpet or flooring throughout the property and A cannot afford it himself, due to him sourcing a lot of essential items.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is a single asylum seeker who received his refugee status recently. The council have found him accommodation and he has moved into a rented flat, but he needs a cooker. Our client is still in the process of transitioning to Universal Credit, and cannot afford to buy all the items needed to live comfortably in his new home. He is an active volunteer for our organisation, but it still looking for paid work, so has no disposable income.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, who has been suffering with mental health issues, is in receipt of Universal Credit. They were living in temporary accommodation and have now moved to independent living, but are unable to afford anything for their home. They are facing financial hardship and currently are unable to wash clothes regularly.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lovely family have had a very challenging year that has been fraught with difficulties. Dad has had his working hours reduced, through no fault of his own, and mum continues to struggle with complex health issues, affecting her ability to work. They are in receipt of limited benefits and are reluctant to ask, but would be so grateful for your help to purchase new school uniform and new school shoes for their daughter aged eight.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £80My client has fled her home with her baby, due to domestic abuse from her partner. As a charity, we have helped her secure housing and would further like to help by purchasing a carpet for the baby's bedroom. Mum is living in fear and has high anxiety, due to the perpetrator being released from prison in the near future, so she has had to relocate to a different town away from her friends and family. All support would be greatly appreciated.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150E is on Universal Credit and the cooker in his rented accommodation is broken. He isn't able to save enough to replace it, and has asked for help to buy a second-hand one. After enquiring with Citizens Advice and the council, E was referred to us. He is accessing further support via our food larder.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120C has been working hard in searching for work since his release from prison. He has been offered a job, but it is not on a public transport route. We would like to buy C a bike to enable him to start this job and add to his rehabilitation journey. Please can you help?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100Our applicant's mum died by suicide in November 2023 and her two siblings have subsequently been cared for by dad, who relocated from another area of the country in order to care for them. He had minimal parental responsibility prior to the bereavement, therefore, has had to quickly take on the role of a full-time single parent and has had to make adaptations. Our applicant and siblings are due to start senior school next term and your support would help buy new uniforms. Dad is unemployed at present so is unable to afford this expense. He would also appreciate some money towards food supplies over the school holidays.
Still £200 left to donate
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