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.
After suffering domestic violence, N`s relationship with the children's dad has finally ended and he has left the home. N is glad the relationship is over and she is really looking forward to starting over with the children as a single mum. Her cooker has been broken for some time and she has to rely on foods she can cook in small air-fryer. N does not want to ask her ex partner for anything and wants to be independent, but sadly does not have the funds to buy a new cooker. Please could you help?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200N is twenty seven years old and has two small children. Her relationship with the children's dad has ended after suffering from domestic violence. N works part-time and also receives Universal Credit. Her ex-partner has taken items out of the home which he bought, including the fridge freezer, so mum now has nowhere to store the baby's milk and fresh food. N has no way of paying for a fridge freezer as, once the rent and bills are paid, there is very little money left. Please could you help them?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200JS is a single mother to three young boys, all aged under five, whose relationship with her husband broke down recently. She is is in need of a cooker and is currently managing with microwaved meals, but is concerned that the children are not getting a healthy diet. JS's only income is from benefits.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum is a single parent to her three daughters, one of whom has quite high health needs, and the family are very isolated. The oven has broken and mum is struggling to make affordable meals for her family. She is struggling with her finances and isn't able to cover the cost of a new oven. We would like to help mum with the cost of a gas oven which would make a big difference to this family, as mum would be able to cook healthier and more economical meals. Please could you help this family? Thank you.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200E, a single mum with two children, is on a low income and is suffering from depression after the sudden loss of her mum and aunt to cancer six months ago. She is in desperate need of wardrobes and drawers as the current ones are over twenty years old and cannot be repaired. Her mum and aunt always helped support her when they could, as they were a close family. E has no one to help her now and is struggling to cope due to clothes being in boxes at present.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single mum who was in temporary accommodation, due to a breakdown in marriage. She has been given a new property which has concrete floors, and is in need of a living room carpet as this is the main room they will all be using. M has applied for a job (and hopefully will get it) as she had to leave her last employment, due to moving to a different area. M, who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, is stressed due to all the life changes she is experiencing.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200F, who has been allocated an empty property, has four dependants and no recourse to public funds. She is a part-time worker and finding it very difficult to afford the essentials needed in their home. F is fed up with the situation of not having a wardrobe and sofa in their home, due to struggling financially. She is seeking our help, as she is suffering from mental distress because of the situation. Thanks for your support.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200A who has ongoing health issues, has been in hospital since her diagnosis with an aggressive form of cancer. She has been discharged now, but due to physical changes, has been advised to get an adjustable recliner chair which will help her to feel comfortable at home. A is no longer in employment, due to her health and is struggling to raise money for the recliner chair. She is also struggling to buy food, as she is on very low income at the moment. Your support will be highly appreciated.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200W, one of the ladies who comes to our peer support group, has recently moved from South America and has leave to remain in the UK She is living with her mum and they have just been moved to their permanent address from temporary accommodation. W, who has been struggling to find work, due to lack of experience in this country, has recently started volunteering with the British Red Cross. She is desperate for a washer and a cooker, as they have no items in their home apart from beds and a sofa.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200This family are currently living with poor home conditions in an overcrowded house. Mum has poor mobility and ongoing health conditions, and is sleeping on a sofa, making her issues worse. She is in the process of acquiring a new property with an extra bedroom to alleviate the situation. Mum, who is struggling financially, would really appreciate a new double mattress to help alleviate her back pain and health conditions. This would enable her to have better rest and improve her health. Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100Please can you support this family by providing some donations towards a new mattress for mum who is caring for her two children. She is struggling with her mental health and struggling financially. Mum is currently using a ruined mattress and is sleeping on springs. Having a new mattress would mean the world to her and would help her to get a good night's sleep. Thank you.