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.
X is now a lone mother of two children aged five and three. She is really struggling to pay for the basics, as her husband has just left her and all the bills have been left to her. X is at her wits end and needs support. Please would you help this lady, and her children, with electric and gas water bills, as she tries to get her life back together?
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200T is struggling financially and physically. Unfortunately, when delivering her son, the epidural went wrong six times so she now has a lot of back pain. T does not know if she can go back to work part-time after maternity leave, as it's too excruciating to stand for lengths of time. She is having trouble lifting a stroller that was gifted to her, as it is heavy and her physio has recommended getting a lightweight stroller. All the second-hand strollers that have been seen are all heavy or the wheels are bowed. T's son is also desperately in need of a cot, as he has outgrown the Moses basket earlier than expected.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150T and her husband are working with Christians Against Poverty to sort their debts. They are both in work and making great steps with the repayment plan, but this month T has had Covid and can't work, and her husband has an injury and can't do his physical job. Their income has taken a dive, as a result, and they are struggling to live on their budget. We would love to help them with money towards household bills, and some extra food items. Thank you.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £125This lady fled domestic violence with a very young baby. After being moved from one temporary property to another, she has now been given a permanent home. Mum has no white goods other than a cooker. As this lady only receives Universal Credit and Child Benefit, she has no spare money. We can provide a second-hand washing machine with a six month warranty with your help. Thank you.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £165N, a teenage mum-to-be with a baby due in October, is currently living with her parents and siblings, but will be living independently in supported accommodation once the baby is born. The father of the baby has absconded so N has only her family's support, but they are on low wages and are struggling financially so cannot purchase essential items for the baby. N currently has no income, due to her age, and is desperate to get a travel system for the baby so that she is not isolated at home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This Ukrainian single parent is finally managing to live independently. Unfortunately, the new property has no carpets, just bare floorboards. Mum is working full-time for the NHS to support her teenage son, as well as her partner in Ukraine with medical expenses, following an injury from fighting in the war. Mum has provided everything else for the home, but does not have any extra money to pay for carpets. Any help that can be given to support the cost would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200H is a single parent who is struggling with bills while bringing up his teenage son. They have just moved house and need a cooker, but do not have the funds for this large item. H suffers from heart problems and is currently a client of Christians Against Poverty, working through ways to address his debts. His new home is an opportunity to make a fresh start, and a cooker is a much needed item for the two of them.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a fifty eight year old women who is currently in recovery from alcohol addiction and has been sober for nine months. She wants to give back to the service which has helped her. However, in order to be a volunteer, she needs to have ID and a passport is needed. C is currently about to start a separate counselling course and a sign language course. She will be an asset to the organisation, and any help will be gratefully appreciated. Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100We have a resident in supported accommodation who has found social housing, which is ideal for his needs. He is now very independent and looking for voluntary work after suffering a sustained period in an abusive relationship. We are seeking funds to furnish his flat and so far have been unable to secure a washing machine. Securing this item would help him to settle into his new flat and start his new life.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T suffers with agoraphobia, a debilitating mental health disorder that can help fuel her gambling addiction. She is now getting help, but has amassed a serious debt which she is also now seeking help with. T wants to get her life on track and be the best mum she can to her thirteen year old daughter, but is really struggling on her benefit income. Could you please consider helping this lady and her daughter with some funds toward food and school uniform whilst she receives the help she needs? Thank you.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This lady is a client of our Christians Against Poverty debt centre. As well as her financial difficulties, she has suffered a series of family bereavements and a relationship breakdown. Her mental health has also suffered, and she is not currently able to work. This lady is trying to help her nine yea -old son through these difficulties by redecorating his room, but can't afford to replace the old, tattered carpet or underlay. Can you help her please?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200C was made homeless in February and has been sofa surfing since. She has now been housed by the council, however, she has little in the way of homeware, no carpets or anything to sit on. C is severely epileptic and unable to work, so money is very tight. She has already injured herself on the concrete floor, due to a seizure, and is scared of injuring herself further. Would you please consider helping this lady with some funds towards food and homeware so that she will be able to afford some flooring?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M and her partner, who have an eight month old daughter, are both at university. Their child still sleeps in a crib, which is now too small, and she often tries to climb out of it. She could sleep in a travel cot for safety, but this can only be short term. This child desperately needs a cot and mattress. Her bedroom is near the stairs and, as she is now crawling, stairgates at the top and bottom are essential to keep her safe. Mum and dad work part-time and, therefore, have no spare money to buy these items. Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200J has fled domestic abuse from the baby's father and is currently in a safe house after being physically assaulted several times, and damage being caused to possessions. She has a lack of funds until her benefits are amended into her sole name, and desperately needs items for her six month old son and toiletries for herself. Father is on bail, but keeps breaking the bail conditions so she also has the fear that he will find her. The police an social worker are in assistance.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75This lady fled domestic violence with a very young baby. She was given several temporary homes, but is now in permanent accommodation, and is receiving Universal Credit and Child Benefit. As moving and equipping her new home was expensive, this lady has no money for a vital tumble dryer, as she has no outside drying space. We can provide a second-hand one with a warranty with your help. Thank you.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175J and her partner, who are expecting a baby, were homeless until recently and have now been housed. J was working but says that they let her go when they found out she was pregnant and still in her probationary period. J's partner has a long term disability and is unable to work. They are struggling financially and would really appreciate any support with purchasing a bed and chest of drawers for their new home. They are currently sleeping on an air mattress on the floor. Thank you.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, her husband and their four children (three being adults) who have disabilities, have found themselves in financial difficulty. The family have had issues with benefit overpayments and they were served notice on their social housing property. They have sought help from their local Citizens Advice Bureau, who are assisting to establish the best debt solution. Would you please consider supporting this family with funds towards food whilst they receive the help they need? Thank you!
Still £120 left to donate
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