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 (2)
- Children (1)
- Fresh Start (1)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (3)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (2)
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J, who has been sofa surfing since her release from prison, has finally been offered a flat of her own, but will be starting with nothing. The council will offer a white goods package for her, but no other help with furniture. We would like to buy her a sofa,(£100), Dining table(£30), TV Table (£10), TV (£60).
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200The individual is currently supported by If U Care Share Foundation relating to her thoughts of suicide and self harm. She has used the majority of her savings and income to prepare for her baby that is due in summer this year. This individual also has her daughter's third birthday coming up, but has minimal money to put toward some maternity clothing for her growing bump and changing body. She would be grateful for any contributions to go towards her clothing for the remainder of her pregnancy.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120A was diagnosed with depression, social anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We worked with him and helped him believe a different story about the truth of his identity. He is now unrecognisable from the man we first met. A is a carer for a former cellmate with physical handicaps. Spiralling fuel and living costs has led him into debt and we have been able to help him obtain a Debt Relief Order. However, his fridge and cooker have stopped working. We are applying for £150 for a second-hand cooker.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our applicant is an asylum seeking lady from Nigeria who is here with her four boys, aged eleven, nine, five, and a seven month old baby. Three of the boys receive free school meals. The family is part of our Family Hub and joins us during school holidays for activities and a hot meal. Mum struggles financially and has approached us during the latest school holidays to request help for clothes for the boys. Mum is extremely grateful for any help we have provided for her and we would like to support this family further
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our applicant is an asylum seeking lady from El Salvador who has been granted permission to remain in the UK with her four year old daughter. They have been moved out of Home Office accommodation and into a Local Authority house which is completely unfurnished. Mum has reached out to us requesting a microwave, kettle and toaster, pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated to help this mum and her young daughter.