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.
S is a refugee in Lancaster who is keen to study at the college. He only has a phone, which makes it hard for him to access and complete course work, as well as finding other information online. S would greatly benefit from having his own tablet. Thank you to anyone who would be able to help him.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150R is a single mum with two young children who has been struggling with her finances since leaving a domestic abuse relationship and moving to a small, one bed flat. She has gone back to work a few times, but the responsibility of caring for a one and three year old on her own, and juggling childcare, means R has had to leave. Her phone is now broken and she cannot access her Universal Credit or be contacted by her sons nursery etc. This is impacting her mental health R is trying to budget by staying on a pay-as-you-go phone and not getting one on contract.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This 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.