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 is the carer for her disabled husband who has a brain injury and suffers from epilepsy. He has now had a stroke and is doubly incontinent which means his wife has to wash the bedding and clothing every single day. She desperately needs a tumble dryer so she can cope with the wet washing. Between them, they receive Disability Living Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment. This barely covers their monthly costs so please can you help?
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £165My client, who I met at Foodbank, was robbed at home by knife-point and injured in the attack, resulting in her not being able to work at present. The firm that she works for haven't paid her sick pay, despite sick notes going in, and she is owed over £2000. She is trying really hard to pay all her bills and keep her two children fed, but it is a real struggle at a time when she is also coping with the trauma of what has happened to her. Please can you help with her food bills in the run up to Christmas?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200My client, his partner and their small child have been sofa surfing since they were expecting their daughter, who is now about six months old. They have recently been allocated a flat by the council and are delighted; however, they have no white goods. Their priority is getting a washing machine, but they don't have enough savings for this. Please can you help?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200C is a young expectant mother who has found herself with substantial debt, due to the rise in the cost of living. She has sought help from her local Citizens Advice Bureau, who are ensuring that C is claiming all the help she is entitled to and helping her with her debt. Please would you consider helping this young lady with some food shopping vouchers so that she is able to eat healthily for herself and her unborn child, and potentially purchase some clothes for her baby? Thank you!
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £120Our client is a single gentleman suffering from brain and lung cancer, for which he is receiving immunotherapy treatment. His illness has led him to accrue many debts that he cannot pay off as he cannot work, so only receives benefits. Going bankrupt is the only way forward for him as he does not know how much time he has left. This would give him a fresh start, enable him to enjoy what time he has left and not worry about being in debt.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Our client is a divorced mum of two children who is currently training to be a nurse. She receives benefits and Child Maintenance, and has accrued many debts since the split with her partner. Our client can no longer afford to pay bills and debts, and put food on the table. She would appreciate some vouchers to buy food for herself and her children, which would allow her some leeway to pay her bills and keep a roof over their heads.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £120D is a single gentleman with a daughter who stays with him at weekends. He works full-time, but has applied for a better paid job. D has several health conditions, including hearing difficulties and skin conditions. He has accrued debts that were run up by his ex-wife without his knowledge, and cannot afford to pay them off. He has asked for help to apply for a Debt Relief Order, but cannot afford the fee. Help with this would be appreciated by D.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90T is recently separated from her husband, due to an abusive relationship. She has struggled paying her bills, but with the help of Christians Against Poverty, is just beginning to see the light again. T now has a part-time job and was just beginning to get back on her feet when her oven broke down, leaving her with no way to cook the healthy meals she needs. With a very low income, and trying to pay bills, T is unable to find the funds to buy a reconditioned oven. If you could help in any way, she would be most grateful.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a mum of five who has health issues, including arthritis, depression and anxiety. She has a substantial amount of debt which has only worsened, due to the cost of living crisis. Her struggles with money are only exacerbated by her mental health and vice versa. J is receiving help from the Citizens Advice Bureau and they have advised her that the best option is a Debt Relief Order. However, she cannot afford the fee. Please would you consider helping this lady to get on top of her debt and look after herself and her family? Thank you!
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90S is a single mum who has lived through a domestic relationship and has now moved with her two boys to start a new life. She has a lot of health problems and is unable to work. In moving, her television has broken. S is moving and starting a new life and has not got the money to buy a new one. Please could you help her and her boys with a new television?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M, a single parent who has just been housed in a property, is on benefits and is being supported by her local Foodbank. She has no flooring in her property and is finding it very cold. M has a daughter with additional needs and this could begin to affect her health. Any support to enable M to get some carpet for the bedroom would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is a single parent who has just been housed in a property. She is on benefits and is being supported by her local Foodbank. M has a daughter with additional needs and this could begin to affect her health as the property has no flooring and is getting very cold. M would very much appreciate any support to enable her to carpet the lounge in her home.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200H is an older lady who struggles with several health issues, including mental health, nerve damage, musculoskeletal issues, and other issues, and is a recovering alcoholic. Her health issues affect her dealings with money and she struggles to keep a budget, due to memory loss, and finds it overwhelming. H has sought help from Citizens Advice Bureau for her debts and they have advised a Debt Relief Order, however, she cannot afford the fee. Please would you consider supporting this lady which will, in turn, help her mental health?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90This gentleman, who is being supported by the Chippenham Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre, is in need of a washing machine. He does not have one in his flat and struggles to get his washing done because of this. He is on a low income and struggling financially. This gentleman would really appreciate your help with buying a second-hand washing machine.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman, who is being supported by the Chippenham Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre, is in need of a cooker. His current cooker is broken so he cannot cook any meals for himself and the family. He is on a low income and struggling financially. This gentleman would really appreciate your help with buying a second-hand cooker.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman, who has fled domestic abuse, has two young children, one of whom is experiencing trauma after witnessing the abuse. They are being rehomed and need a fridge freezer, but he is waiting on benefits, is really struggling financially and cannot afford to buy one. Dad has to shop often to keep food fresh and would prefer to buy more economical frozen food and vegetables. He is trying to be a great dad to the children in very difficult circumstances.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140J is a very exhausted gran whose health is currently at breaking point. She is struggling day to day to manage a huge amount of laundry in a tiny flat while, at the same time, caring for her grandson who has very complex emotional needs and is doubly incontinent. Money is extremely short, as so much has to go on electricity, heating and laundry liquid. This money would cover a an extra quilt that she needs and four service washes to take the pressure off her for a month.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100M, an an older gentlemen living in supported accommodation, suffers with anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He is in recovery and being supported for this. Due to his mental health issues, M has sadly accumulated substantial debt and has sought help from his local Citizens Advice Bureau. They have advised that his only option is to go bankrupt, but he cannot afford the full fee of £680. Please would you consider supporting this gentlemen to be able to start over and concentrate on getting better, rather than worrying about debt?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150My client, who has autism and mental health issues, helps out at Foodbank and also with activities at church. He has begun to make real progress over the last couple of years, but unfortunately, he is not very good with money and has got into debt. My client is working with Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and, as well as doing a CAP Money course, they have recommended a Debt Relief Order (DRO) which costs £90. My client doesn't have the £90 for the DRO. Please can you help?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90J is dealing with a broken car bonnet arm and urgently requires assistance to cover the cost of repairs for essential transportation to health appointments. Financially strained, her recently altered optical prescription requires financial support for glasses to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) light sensitivity. These glasses would benefit J greatly as she is an artist and this helps keeps her active when experiencing flare ups.