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 dear lady has fled domestic violence and is raising three children on her own. Her husband also took out debts in her name and so she is struggling to pay her bills and basics for the children. Mum finds her situation very stressful and struggles with low self-esteem and anxiety. Two of her children need new coats and shoes and we are asking for £40 for each of these items. Thank you.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £160G, a single mother with a teenage daughter who is growing fast, has mental and physical health issues and is on a very low income. She needs to replace items of school clothing which her daughter has outgrown, but does not have the finances to do so. Her daughter has wide feet and so needs to get appropriate shoes which are more expensive. She also needs school specific items, as well as trousers for the winter, trainers and a PE kit. G has no family or additional support to help out.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This young man entered crisis accommodation within the homeless service after a substantial period of unsettled lifestyle and homelessness. He is being supported by housing staff who are urgently helping him to claim benefits, as he currently has no income whatsoever. This young man has the bare minimum of possessions, and clothes which are threadbare and wholly unsuitable for winter conditions. He desperately needs an entire set of clothing to see him through the next few months. Can you help him him please?