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.
S, who receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment, has been living in a first floor council flat. The last few years have been filled with many hospital admissions, some lasting for over a month, which have created mobility issues for S. Her flat cannot be adapted so she has had to source other accommodation. S has secured a tenancy with Anchor Housing in a retirement village where her needs will be supported. Any Acts 435 donations towards the removal costs will help her financially.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £200L, who has escaped domestic abuse, has been rehomed twice, once in temporary accommodation and now in a permanent home. The home has concrete floors which are unsuitable for her small two year old daughter, making the house cold, and also making it very difficult for her to play with and be with her child. Please would you help us arrange better flooring, either vinyl or a carpet, to make life better for L and her child?
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who grew up with Local Authority engagement throughout childhood, has been relocated with her two young children, having fled domestic abuse. and relocated, but have no floor covering. She is trying to make a cosy, safe environment for her family, but the property has no floor coverings. Mum's benefits are used for rent and household expenses. She has post-traumatic stress disorder from the abuse she received, leaving her unable to work. We can provide bedroom carpets, but need help with fitting costs. Praying our kind donors will help the family.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady, who grew up with Local Authority engagement throughout childhood, has been relocated with her two young children, having fled domestic abuse. She is trying to make a cosy, safe environment for her family, but the property has no floor coverings. Mum's benefits are used for rent and household expenses. She has post-traumatic stress disorder from the abuse she received leaving her unable to work. We can provide the vinyl needed, but need help with fitting costs. Praying our kind donors will help the family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A single mom, with two young boys, joined our church last year and has settled with us. Although the family has the majority of things needed, mom is in need of equipment to use in the kitchen for preparing and cooking meals for the family, such as saucepans, pots and oven dishes, as well as utensils.
Still £10 left to donate
Total needed £105S, who receives Employment and Support Allowance, is a frequent visitor to our community centre and adult rolling skating group. She has lived in numerous shared properties for over ten years, meaning her housemates are always changing. Currently, S is living in a room in shared accommodation, but shares the kitchen and bathrooms. Her food is often being taken and she has nowhere to store her fridge items. S would like to apply for any Acts 435 donations to buy a fridge freezer which she will keep in her bedroom.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200B and a trusted family companion fled Ukraine, due to the war, and stayed initially with a British family. They have just moved into a Housing Association two-bedroom home, but are in urgent need of carpets throughout. Both are working part-time shifts as much as possible and are not currently on benefits or ill health support. Any help to make their home comfortable during this difficult time would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200We are supporting L, who is in his 40s and facing significant health and financial challenges, including heavy debt from family issues. He works part-time and receives some benefits, but his debt leaves no money for essential medical treatments. L urgently needs chiropody care, as delaying it has affected his ability to walk and work. With NHS wait times being months, he requires immediate help. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E, who is married and lives with her husband, suffers from diabetes, cancer and sclerosis, and has to use a mobility scooter to get around. They have a low income and use a good pantry to eke out the little cash they have. Their bed has broken and needs replacing, but they cannot afford a new one. Her husband is sleeping on the floor on the mattress, and she is on a chair because she cannot get down to the floor or up again.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This request is for a family who are living on Universal Credit so have a very low income. They only have two plates and sets of cutlery which they need to keep washing up to take it in turns to eat. They also have no microwave and only one pan to use to cook. We would love to help this family to have a more functional kitchen set up with a suitable amount of equipment, including a microwave, kettle and toaster, pots and pans, cutlery, crockery, utensils and tea towels.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K is a single mum with seven children who has just moved into a new home after having been made homeless. She would really like a television, but cannot afford one with the limited amount of money she has. K is trying desperately to set up their home. Please can you help?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This family we are supporting had a flat fire and, unfortunately, they did not have contents insurance. The fire has wiped out most of what they owned. We have managed to get together items they need for their new temporary home, but they are short of a wardrobe, duvet and bedding items for mum and her daughter. We would love to be able to support them with these items and make them as comfortable as possible at the time.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young couple are expecting their first child. Mum-to-be has a moderate learning disability and mental health issues, and dad-to-be is a young man with diagnosed schizophrenia which is managed with medication. Neither of them are able to work at present, although the gentleman is now stable and confident that he will be able to work soon. They have let their home go into disrepair and need a good working hoover and some basic cleaning materials to ensure the property is ready for the baby.