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.
K was released from prison just before Christmas and was given just £96 to live on until his benefits payments are sorted out, which may take up to six weeks. He is currently homeless and spending much of his time out in the cold. We would like to provide him with supermarket gift cards so that he can buy food and also some warm clothing. Your help to assist K through this difficult time would be much appreciated.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £150A lady in Hull is in need of help replacing her vacuum cleaner that has recently broken. She is living on a low income and in receipt of Employment and Support Allowance due to osteoarthritis in her hands. This lady has cats and so a new vacuum cleaner would help her to manage keeping her property free from the majority of cat hairs.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £100A, his wife and three children have recently been granted leave to stay in the UK. They have recently moved out of temporary accommodation and into their own home. They are starting from scratch with nothing, have no savings and their only income is Universal Credit. The house has no floor coverings down in any of the rooms, and it's cold and a little unsafe for the children. We have an offer of free carpets but need a little help with the fitting costs.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single mum with a young boy who sadly has leukaemia. He has been in and out of hospital, at the same time as mum has had to move house. J has no savings and her only income is Universal Credit. The new house is not carpeted and J is worried about this in the context of her son's health. We're really hoping that a kindly Acts 435 donor will help to help J and her family.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200M is working full time but he is on a low income. He has a wife and three children to support but is struggling to make ends meet, especially with the cost of living pressures. They moved into their home nearly 2 years ago and still have not been able to afford carpets. The house is cold, damp and expensive to heat. We have an amazing offer of free carpets but we need a little help with the cost of fitting (help that would be so gratefully received).
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200L left a long term relationship because she was the victim of sustained domestic violence. She had been sofa surfing but has recently been able to acquire a tenancy for a property. L has no savings and isn't working because she suffers from chronic anxiety and depression. The new property is not carpeted and L feels like this is affecting her mental health. Helping L carpet the property will be huge for her. Thank you in advance.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R has fled from a house where she was violently sexually assaulted. She has been rehoused but has had to start again with nothing. R has no savings and her only income is Universal Credit. She is really struggling with her mental health because of everything that has happened to her. We'd love to be able to make her house into a warm, comfortable home and we're hoping with a kind Acts 435 donor we can make this happen.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A Nigerian asylum-seeking woman living in Leeds has been given an chance for a 5-week training course to help towards employment as she awaits a positive decision on her asylum claim. She receives less than £50 per week on an Aspen card for food, clothing and toiletries, and receives some help from Meeting Point, but has no money to pay for public transport. Please can you help her with the cost of a a weekly buss pass for the next 5 weeks, so she might have the chance to study and progress in her hopes for her new life in the UK?
Still £95 left to donate
Total needed £120Our client is an asylum seeker with a number of documents which need translating from Russian; they are vital to the success of her asylum case. Your generous support would enable us to have these translated for her, and increase the likelihood of this person being able to find refuge in England.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200As an asylum seeker, A finds himself in a difficult position due to financial constraints. Without the necessary funds to obtain a certificate of comparison through ENIC (the European Network of National Information Centres), his dream of attending university remains out of reach. This certificate is a critical requirement for his university application, and any donations would be a lifeline for his educational aspirations.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75S, currently on Universal Credit, urgently needs financial support for a housing deposit. Without this help, he risks losing the opportunity to secure stable accommodation, which is especially critical given the cold weather. A warm and safe home would protect his health, reduce stress, and provide much-needed stability. Your support in covering the housing deposit would offer S the security he urgently requires during this challenging time.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady is mum to 5 children, three of whom are under three years old. The family have been moved to a new area to escape domestic violence. She was forced to leave most of her furniture and white goods behind and is struggling to replace them. Her most immediate need is for a cooker as she is trying to provide meals using just a small air fryer which she was able to take when she left. Your help would be so good for them and she is tearfully grateful for the offer.
Still £60 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who lives with a disability, needs financial support with legal fees. Due to his disability, he faces challenges navigating the legal system and cannot afford the necessary assistance to protect his rights and secure essential support. This legal help is vital for Mr. M to ensure his well-being, access provisions, and safeguard his rights. Your help in covering his legal fees would greatly impact his ability to live independently and with dignity.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S is a survivor of domestic abuse. She's residing in one of our safe homes. She's experienced significant trauma and her mental health has deteriorated. S suffered a mental break down recently and was admitted to hospital for a few months for her safety. She is back in her home but struggles to manage her day to day life and requires additional support and assistance. She has nowhere to store her clothes and needs a wardrobe which she cant afford. Any help towards this would be greatly received.