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.
M was made homeless in 2020 and moved into Restore after years of instability in 2023.He has now been offered his own council flat and can finally have the fresh start he has been waiting for. M is a skilled photographer and is working hard to rebuild his life, but the cost of living is high, and starting again is expensive. Please can you help him to buy a bed? Thank you.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £150J was previously living with his mum and auntie, but has now been supported to move into his own flat. He has a very low income, and although he has managed to source many furniture items through things like Freecycle, he hasn't been able to get a vacuum cleaner or microwave. The vacuum would mean that he can keep his new flat clean, whilst the microwave would mean that he can cook more affordably and efficiently, helping his limited income go further.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175L is a single parent to a one-year-old child and recently moved into the empty property. She has recently moved into a new property, but it is unfurnished and she doesn't have any furniture of her own. L has a low income which only just covers her daily living expenses, and she has no savings, can't afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that she can keep her and her baby's clothes and bedding clean without frequent costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A was unsuitably housed, but has just moved into a new property. His new flat is unfurnished, and A is on a very low income so unable to afford to purchase much. A washing machine would mean that he can keep his clothes and bedding clean without costly and time-consuming trips to the launderette. This will also allow him to save more quickly towards other items he needs.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R has recently moved into his own flat after being made homeless. He has spent time in supported accommodation and has overcome lots of hurdles to get to where he is now. He has two children who are now able to visit him in his own place. R would love to get a vacuum cleaner as someone has donated carpets for him and he wants to keep the flat clean for his children. Thank you.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80R and her toddler are in the process of moving into new accommodation- the family home is no longer available to them as her Dad needs constant care for his dementia. She needs a washing machine as no white goods are provided in the new flat. She is unable to work due to mental health issues and anxiety. Her only income is Universal Credit and this does not allow her to save for items such as this. She would really appreciate any help you could give towards her getting a washing machine. Thanks.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K's wife passed away in very traumatic circumstances and it has left him with PTSD. Due to the circumstances of her death, K is having to be rehoused into a new property. K isn't working, has no savings and his only income is Universal Credit. The house move has taken all his available money and the new home has no floor coverings down. We have an amazing offer of free carpets but need a little help with the cost of fitting.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S came to the UK as a refugee and successfully set up and ran his own business for a time. Sadly, following Covid, the business failed and he also ended up losing his home. He was homeless for two years, mainly sofa surfing, but has now moved into his own flat. S receives Universal Credit but has little to spare to furnish and equip his new home. He would be very grateful for help to buy a sofa as he currently has nothing but the floor to sit on.