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 has three children, aged 17, 16 and 7. They are currently using bin bags to keep their clothes in, as their old wardrobes had to be thrown out as they were broken. D is in financial debt and lives on a low income. The room being untidy is causing arguments between D and his kids- your help to alleviate this cause of tension would be make a huge difference and would be much appreciated.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single mum on no recourse to public funds. She recently had twins (a boy and a girl) and sadly lost the little girl. Although M is grateful for her baby boy, she is filled with mixed emotions of celebrating her son as well as mourning her little princess. M is now at home, and since then she has been relying on charities for support. M has fallen behind on her gas and electric top up, needs some food and baby formula vouchers.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £200A lives with his wife and their three young children, all under 7 years. A has recently been granted leave to remain in the UK and has used all his savings to rent a private house, which left him with barely anything to even buy food for his family. A is in the process of applying for Universal Credit but it is taking longer than expected. A needs support to get a refrigerator, as the little food they have is going off, some food vouchers and bus tickets to get to job interviews.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200P is a single dad who is struggling with his mental health. He relies on basic benefits after losing his job, and his relationship breaking down. He has maintained regular contact with his young son, including overnight stays, and plays an active part in his life. P is working with us to get his finances back on track after these significant changes. Recently, his cooker has been condemned, which has left him struggling to provide healthy hot meals for his son, and he cannot afford to replace it. Please can you help?