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.
This lady has been a single mum for the past twelve months whilst her partner has been in jail. She was moved nine months ago and has been rebuilding her life with her three young children, the youngest of whom is still in nappies. Her husband is now home and on probation, and because they are living in a different area, has been able to remove himself from the previous bad influences. He is working hard to rehabilitate himself and keep on the straight and narrow, but is currently unemployed. The family do not have a washing machine. Please can you help?
Still £40 left to donate
Total needed £195These parents have three children, aged twelve, seventeen and twenty one. Mum is in the country on a five year work permit and working as a carer in Doncaster, fifteen days at a time. She is currently upgrading her training, so as to practice as a staff nurse here. The others are here as dependents. They are privately renting at £1,300 per month for a three bedroom semi, including bills. They are in need a sofa. Please help to get this family a sofa so that they can gather together comfortably talk.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Safe Families are working with a family with limited financial means, who are expecting their fifth child. Mum says she has everything she needs for her new baby, apart from a travel system, i.e. a pushchair and car seat etc. Helping them with the cost towards the travel system of their choice would be such a wonderful way to bless this family. Any donation would be very much appreciated. Thank you so much!
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £150Safe Families are supporting a family who have three children. They are struggling financially and are in desperate need of a new bed. Having a new bed would be such a blessing to this family. Please can you help?
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £125E, who had a very difficult childhood, came to the UK and her immigration status was not resolved until recently. She was mainly homeless until recently, and has applied to the Home Office for leave to remain, using a fee waiver. This has been granted and E is able to claim Universal Credit. She moved out of a hostel into social housing accommodation earlier this year and is struggling to find the funds to purchase flooring for her living room and hallway. E would appreciate your support with this.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £180This forty five year old man was an HGV driver until he was diagnosed with a brain condition requiring urgent treatment, causing the loss of most of his eye sight, meaning he cannot work. He is working with Sense to assist with his loss of sight and his mental health is affected by this. This man wants to return to fishing, a childhood hobby, so he can get out of the house and be in nature. We believe the purchase of boots and waders is essential for his wellbeing, and is of primary importance to keep him engaged in his debt plan.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T, who has acquired a huge rent debt with the local council, has recently stopped working due to her contract ending. We have tried to claim Universal Credit for her to help with the housing but, as her husband receives a state pension, and their son, who resides with them, is in receipt of Universal Credit, the family is not entitled to any further financial support. Donations from Acts 435 would reduce the amount owed, meaning T can manage the remaining debt a little easier.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single mum has two teenage children, one of whom has epilepsy, the mental age of a three year old and is in the care of foster parents. Mum cares for the eldest child. They moved area to escape domestic abuse from the father a couple of years ago and have struggled to rebuild their life and home. Mum works and has benefits to top-up her income, but is struggling financially and we are providing Food Bank support. Their second-hand fridge freezer is broken and, with your kind donations, we want to provide a replacement.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165J, a single mother who is caring for four children, lives at the top of a high rise block where there is no lift access to her floor. Having to carry laundry up and down the stairs for her young family is very difficult and a washing machine would ease the burden. J has no choice but to pay extra for the old machine to be removed.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady who used substances has now stopped. She does not work, due to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and borderline personality disorder. This lady has a rented property and is on benefits. However, there are no carpets in the property and she is unable to purchase them. This lady is soon to have a baby and we want them to be warm and comfortable. We can get carpets free of charge, but just need a little help with fitting costs. Praying our generous Acts 435 donors will help her.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Y, a single lady in multi-occupancy temporary accommodation, urgently needs a personal fridge as, due to her health issues, she has a restricted diet and cannot safely store her food in the communal area. Y is on Universal Credit and cannot afford this expense. We are appealing for £175 to help her purchase a fridge, which would significantly improve her ability to manage her diet and health. Your contribution would make a meaningful difference in her life during this challenging time
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175E is a single mother of three children, one of whom has special needs. She has been rehoused, following difficulties with her partner, and has been struggling with debts. The carpets in the new home are in a very poor state and we would like to help E fit new carpets to the stairs and lounge. Mum has recently been in hospital, but hopes, once recovered, to resume her part-time job to support the family. E would be very grateful for your support in making a fresh start in her new home.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £150This single lady, who has been struggling with many housing issues, is in debt and has asked for additional help with school blazers and skirts for her two teenage girls. They have previously received your generous support with school shoes and shirts, for which they are very grateful.
Still £35 left to donate
Total needed £115This family have experienced extreme hardship in recent years, due to domestic abuse that has resulted in mum having a life-changing brain injury. They have worked incredibly hard to rebuild their life. Unfortunately, their current fridge freezer is broken and beyond repair. The need for this appliance is essential for basic living. Your donations would make a huge difference, both emotionally and practically for this young family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This family have lived in a refuge and temporary housing, having fled from domestic abuse 2.5 years ago. Mum has a heart condition, anxiety and depression and cares for her two children under 11 years old. One has special needs and due to bedwetting etc mum has a lot of laundry. Her benefits are being used to resolve bills for their temporary home. We are providing Food Bank help. They have been provided with a home and need a tumble dryer. Any help you can give would be hugely appreciated.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165This lady lives on her own having escaped from domestic abuse. She suffers from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is unable to work. She only receives Universal Credits and we are helping with her Personal Independence Payments application. Food Bank support has been provided in the past. The flat she is living in does not have carpets and we can carpet her home free of charge, but just need a little help with fitting costs. Praying our generous Acts 435 donors will help her.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160This lady lives on her own, having escaped from domestic abuse. She suffers from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and is unable to work. She only receives Universal Credits and we are helping with her Personal Independence Payments application. She does not have help from family or friends. Food Bank support has been provided in the past. Her cooker recently caught fire and she had to attend hospital due to the fumes. We want to provide a replacement cooker. Praying our generous Acts 435 donors will help her.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A is a Christians Against Poverty client who was a victim of domestic abuse. She had to leave her marital home, leaving everything behind, as a result of violence and drug abuse by her husband. She has now got housing but has very little disposable income to replace household essentials. She has a King sized bed that was given to her but she has no bedding. This hasn't been too much of an issue in summer, but with winter coming some sheets, a duvet and covers would be appreciated.