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 (3)
- Food and Heating (2)
- Ill Health (6)
- Unemployment (4)
- Children (9)
- Fresh Start (8)
- Housing (4)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (7)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (15)
- People with Disability (1)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (12)
- Technology (3)
- Warmer Homes (5)
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S, a single parent who is struggling with the cost of living, is unable to work, due to ill health. Her fridge broke a few months ago, leaving her unable to safely store food. Consequently, a lot of her food goes off and she is having to spend more money on ready meals, as she can’t store food. Any support in getting a new fridge would save S in food costs each week. We've supported her with emergency fuel top-ups and food parcels.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a single dad looking after three children, following the death of his wife. He isn't able to work, due to his caring responsibilities, his income is low and he has no savings. For over two years, his family have been living in a house without carpets. C's home is cold and feels damp. We have an offer of free carpets, but need a little help with the fitting costs. The family would be incredibly grateful for any support given.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200L is a single woman who receives Personal Independence Payment due to her mental health issues including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and bi-polar. Her electricity meter readings were inaccurately read by the fuel company for six months, which has led to a debt accruing. There is still £350 outstanding, but L can meet the remainder amount of £150 arrears. This money will, therefore, allow her to clear her fuel debt before the winter.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C, who lives alone and is unable to work, due to health issues, is in receipt of Universal Credit, but also has outstanding debt. She is struggling financially and is not in a position to replace her old washing machine which is not working and is beyond repair. C does not have access to anyone else's washing machine so would really appreciate your assistance in replacing her old one. She would be really grateful for any help that you can give with her request. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client has been living in a house of multiple occupancy for six years. He is unable to work, due to an elbow repair and knee surgery. A planned hernia repair was deferred, due to heart condition. This client socialises little and his main external contact is with his twelve year old son, who lives with ex-wife and visits dad each school holiday. Anything left in the shared kitchen disappears. Dad is currently being helped by a financial advisor at Foodbank. A fridge freezer to replace his small fridge would give him more food space, perhaps encouraging him to mix more, and help his mental health.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £190This gentleman lives alone and has been without a cooker for over a year. He is routinely skipping meals and relying on pre-packaged food. He has long term health conditions which mean he is unable to work. We are helping this gentleman to apply for the additional benefits he is entitled to. However, at the moment he does not have the funds for a cooker and his health is worsening, due to the lack of nutrition. We would like to set up a weekly food parcel; however, he needs a cooker to make use of the supplies.