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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- Food and Heating (1)
- Ill Health (4)
- Unemployment (1)
- Children (2)
- Fresh Start (7)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (8)
- White Goods and Furniture (17)
- Domestic Abuse (6)
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A, who is a single mum of four children, has left her home and town, due to fleeing domestic, and moved to a completely knew area. She has used all the money she had, plus all her savings, to help them settle in the new town. A's kids were very upset, as they had to leave all their belongings at the old house, but mum explained that all she wanted was their safety. Mum needs support to purchase a sofa, two chest of drawers and a cabinet to help them settle without much of a struggle.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £180This request is for a single mum and her three boys who have fled domestic abuse. The family has been given a house by the local housing association and can finally leave the shelter. There is nothing in the property and, although we have been able to source lots of furniture and flooring, there is no washing machine. Mum needs a machine for the three different school uniforms and clothes the kids go through. Please can you help?
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150S, who has fled domestic violence and has returned to her mum's home, is sharing a single bed with two of her children, as they have no beds. She had to leave with only what she could carry, and is waiting for her benefits to come through. Her parents are elderly, so cannot help to support her financially. S's children are on protection orders, due to violence. Please can you help? Please can you help them to obtain two beds?
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £200S has fled domestic violence and had to leave with what she could carry. She is staying with her elderly parents, and the three children will share a room, but it will need decorating. They also need curtains and storage furniture. Currently, the room is damp and being rectified by the council. S is waiting for her benefits to come through so cannot afford to pay for these items. Please can you help? Her family have poor living conditions and cannot help financially.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200S fled domestic violence with her children and has been housed, but has no means of getting a washing machine. She is finding it hard to keep up with washing by hand and having piles of wet clothes everywhere. S, who is waiting for her benefits to come through, is suffering from depression, due to everything getting her down. Please can you help?
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200After fleeing domestic violence and being moved to a safe house, L and her two children are finally in a safe place and are embracing a fresh start in life. L has suffered horrendous domestic violence for many years and has found the strength to get help from the police and leave. She tries so hard for the sake of the children, but is now suffering from anxiety and depression. L`s old fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and she cannot afford to replace it out of her benefits. Please could you help them?