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 young man is a client of Christians Against Poverty who requires a washing machine because he has severe obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). He has very poor mental health, due to a lack of benefits, and is not in employment. This young man has also suffered from emotional and financial domestic abuse. Please can you help him?
Still £30 left to donate
Total needed £60This young man had an accident at work and has been unemployed for some time. This has resulted in major issues with his mental health. He is able to move to a ground floor flat to help with his mobility and will also be able to walk his dogs outside with the aid of a walking stick. This young man in need of a small sofa for his flat. Please can you help?
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £80This gentleman, who lives on his own and suffers from anxiety and depression, lost his job during the pandemic and was subsequently made homeless. He is on benefits and has no debts. This gentleman has been in temporary accommodation and now has a flat, but has very limited financial resources, and we are providing food bank support to help. He needs a cooker and we want to help with your kind donations.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman has long term mental health issues and epilepsy. His issues were exasperated when his marriage broke down. This was followed by a volatile relationship and he was the victim of violent incidences that were witnessed by his son. This gentleman moved out and was homeless for four years. He now has a flat, and his eleven year old son spends three days a week with him. This gentleman is not able to work and receives benefits. We are providing food bank support, but he needs a cooker. With your kind donations we want to help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady and her children fled the family home and moved from the area, due to domestic abuse. Mum was burgled at the new address and the trauma of the chain of events has caused post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, panic attacks and depression. They moved area again, but they are struggling financially. We are providing food bank support and mum is getting therapy, but is unable to work. Her cooker is broken and needs replacing. With your kind donations we want to help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman has long term mental health issues and epilepsy. His issues were exasperated when his marriage broke down. This was followed by a volatile relationship and he was the victim of violent incidences which were witnessed by his son. He moved out and was homeless for four years. He now has a flat, and his eleven year old son spends three days a week with him. He is not able to work and receives benefits. We are providing food bank support, but he needs a fridge. With your kind donations we want to help.