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)
- Food and Heating (1)
- Ill Health (2)
- Unemployment (1)
- Children (2)
- Fresh Start (4)
- Housing (3)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (2)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (19)
- People with Disability (5)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (10)
- Domestic Abuse (5)
- Warmer Homes (2)
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J is a victim of trafficking who has now been granted leave to remain in the UK. She has now secured a flat of her own, but has no possessions or savings, and a low income, as she hasn't been allowed to work whilst her asylum claim was being assessed. Your support to purchase a cooker would help J to cook and eat properly as she builds a new life for herself.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £200P, who ended up in a women's refuge after fleeing fifty years of domestic violence, had no possessions and is trying to rebuild her life from nothing. She has very little income and can't afford to purchase anything herself. The refuge have managed to source a few furniture items, but P really needs a wardrobe as her clothes are currently on the floor.
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £150S faces challenges including a mental health condition, hearing difficulty, and the need for financial help with a housing deposit. On a low income, stable housing is crucial for her wellbeing and recovery. Your support, along with a Home Office loan she had already received, will help S secure a safe environment to manage her health. Your assistance will significantly improve her quality of life, providing the stability she needs to focus on her health.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200K was homeless and sleeping in a tent, but has recently secured a one bedroom flat which is unfurnished. He is unemployed and his benefits only just cover his daily living expenses, so he is not able to afford any furniture. K has no family support or connections to help him. Your help to purchase a cooker would mean that he can cook and eat more healthily and affordably, helping him to make the best possible start in his new tenancy, and to save towards other items.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200G, who struggles with anxiety and depression, receives medication and support for past drug misuse, but is trying hard to put that behind him. He receives Universal Credit, but has debts which he is struggling to repay, and this is using up most of his money each month. G often goes without food, gas and electric, when the money runs out, and would be very grateful for help towards these costs. He hopes that, with help, he can clear his debts in the next two to three months and get his finances back on track.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £150This Nigerian asylum seeking Christian family, with two children, have been given accommodation without appliances in West Yorkshire. They have no transportation and live miles away from any laundry services. With limited benefit support, they can't save or receive help to purchase a washing machine. Please would you support them to live a less stressful life by helping with the £200 needed to purchase and pay delivery for a used appliance?
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200CH is currently off work sick, due to mental health problems and has almost died to suicide three times within the last six months. She has recently come out of a violent relationship and has been moved into a new council property as an emergency. CH has a ten year old daughter living with her, but their new property doesn't have a cooker and she is having to use an electric hob and gifted air fryer to make meals. CH is requesting £200 so that she can get a new cooker.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M has been living in a women's refuge for the last four months after fleeing domestic violence. She has been awarded a property with a local social landlord and is desperate to set up home again with her three children. The property M has been given has no carpets down and she can't afford to buy any as her only income is Universal Credit and she has no savings. Would kind Acts 435 donors please help us with the cost of carpet fitting and help change M's life?
Still £65 left to donate
Total needed £200X, a single parent with three children, is trying to overcome much adversity, including family suicides and debt. One of her children, with autism and Tourette's Syndrome, is bullied and often refuses to go to school. Mum, who is also supporting a parent with a terminal illness, suffers from mental and physical health. X is reliant upon benefits and only gets a limited amount of financial support from the children's school towards school uniforms when they start back in September. Please help if you can.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, I, has been suffering with chronic back pain for over a year and a half. She has had x-rays and GP appointments, with the GP suggesting she needs an orthopaedic mattress which is costing £300. Because of the back pain, this lady has been unable to work so cannot afford the cost. She has been given a grant of £100 from the Household Support Fund, but needs an additional £200.00. Could you please help I to get some relief? Many thanks.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200C has no photo ID. Due to suffering from addiction, he has voluntarily surrendered his driving licence, which means that photo ID in the form of a licence is not a option. He is close to being tenancy ready and has made huge progress with Hope Housing. C came to us following a very hard bereavement and trauma after the Bradford City fire. Assisting him in gaining his independence back, through having ID, would greatly help C in moving forward with his life.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90A, who relies on Universal Credit, is currently in need of a fridge freezer. This essential appliance is crucial for him to store food safely and maintain a healthy home environment. Your generous donation would greatly assist A in acquiring this necessary item, ensuring he can meet his basic living needs with dignity and stability. Your support will have a significant impact on improving his quality of life and easing his daily challenges.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M lives in a council property in which the condition of the flooring is not good or suitable for him and his family. He is receiving Universal Credit, but is struggling to make ends meet. For this reason, your generosity would be greatly appreciated to support M to cover carpet fitting cost relating to carpets that are being provided free of charge.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M's property is severely infested with bed bugs. His support worker is working with his housing provider to fumigate the property, but M needs a vacuum cleaner to help tackle the infestation. He doesn't currently have a vacuum cleaner, and is on a very low income so can't afford to purchase one himself. Please can you help?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100J, who came to us after living in a hostel for over nine months, has been homeless, on and off, his whole adult life. This client urgently needs some new footwear, as his trainers are literally falling apart and he owns very little clothes. J is on a very low income and he is ready for a fresh start, which involves making a routine. I would like him, if possible, to have a gym membership for his mental wellbeing and some new trainers and gym pants. Many thanks in advance.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client is an asylum seeker who has been going to the gym, due to the kind support of our donors. She has muscles spasm and depression, and she is on medication. The doctor has requested her to continue attending the gym because her health is improving. Our client will be happy to receive support towards her need, as this will improve her physical and social wellbeing.
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £40A, whose mum passed away two weeks ago, is in this country from Latvia because his mum became sick, was disabled and lived alone in the UK. He has no family here and very few friends. Sadly, A has very little support and he needs support towards the cost of her funeral. Could you please contribute and support him in his time of need? Thank you.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200C, who is in supported living and has two staff working with him twenty four hours a day, has a learning disability, autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). He has nowhere to dry his clothes and the flat is starting to get mouldy from drying on radiators. C's support workers have said that he desperately needs a new dryer and please could we help find some support for that. C only has his disability benefits and most of that goes on the carers he has. Any help you can give would help him so much!
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180L is a Ukrainian who has escaped the war in her homeland. She has found refuge in the UK and is currently living on benefits. Despite her resilience and determination to rebuild her life, L faces daily challenges, one of which is the lack of a fridge freezer. This essential appliance is crucial for the household, but L cannot afford it due to her current financial constraints. Your support would greatly ease L's burden and help her continue on the path to stability.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This older lady has recently moved from a care home into independent living by herself. She is struggling with washing, as she has no washing machine, and needs a wheelchair, due to her severe arthritis, which makes going to the laundrette almost impossible. This lady receives a pension and Pension Credit, but is unable to save for a washing machine on her income. She would be very grateful for your help in obtaining this. Thank you.
Still £175 left to donate
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