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.
C, who has been residing in supported accommodation for six months plus, seeks £200 funding to see his children. His ex-partner restricts contact with their children to supervised settings, and a temporary court order is in place. Funds will cover two sessions and a referral fee. The last time C saw his children was back in August 2023. Please can you help?
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £200M, who lives with her partner and their four children, has health problems, as do two of her children. Due to the rise in the cost of living, they have sadly amassed some large debts and are in the process of receiving help from Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). M has also had her Personal Independence Payment stopped and CAB is assisting to appeal this decision. This cut in benefit is adding to the family's difficulties to afford essentials. Please would you consider helping this family, whilst they receive help, with some funds towards food and essentials? Thank you.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £120This single mother, who has a one year old baby, has been homeless, but has now been given social housing. Another charity has given her basic furniture and other necessary items. Mum still needs a washing machine. She is so grateful for this new start in life and for her little baby, wants to be a good mother and, with her own home, feels that she can. A washing machine would be great for her as she does try to wash clothes and laundry by hand. The drying of them is hard as they drip everywhere.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £170R, a single mum of two teenage boys, has mobility problems due to damage to C4 and C5 in her spine. This results in her having tingling in arms and legs and, at times being unable to walk or drive, as well as do housework and dress herself etc. R's carer was her husband, but he recently left, due to his abuse of the children. Mum has been using crutches to get around, but now needs a wheelchair to get around her home and out in the community. She is dependent on benefits with no savings.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120This young lady is a new mum, living with family members in a household with extremely limited income. She is struggling to access support from community organisations and to book essential health appointments. She is also at risk of being socially isolated from her peers. Provision of a mobile phone would greatly help this young lady to navigate important appointments, keep in touch with support and access online resources. Please can you help her?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This gentleman, who is disabled, is a carer for his son. His health has recently deteriorated, both physically and mentally, and he has had numerous problems to overcome. When his cooker unexpectantly broke down, he was at his wit's end as he did not have the money to replace it and it was so old that it could not be fixed. A new cooker would make the world of difference to father and son, enabling them to get back on track and maintain their self-sufficiency. Can you help him please?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200R is a single lady who was in an abusive relationship for years and recently escaped with only the clothes she was wearing. She was rough sleeping initially, but now has been allocated a small room in a communal house. R has no furniture and her room is too small for a single bed so she has been sleeping on the floor for a few weeks. She would really appreciate a single futon to sit and sleep on, as well as some bedding. R has not yet received any benefits and has no savings, so has no money.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This gentleman, who is being supported by the Chippenham Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre, is about to be evicted from his flat and has no money to collect his belongings. He would so appreciate your help in meeting this need, as he has lived in the flat for many years and needs help to transport them to his new place.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N struggles with severe anxiety & other health conditions that make it very hard for him to leave the house. He has recently had to open a new bank account & had a great deal of difficulty, as he has no email address or internet access. N is digitally excluded and cut off from people. Could you please consider helping this gentlemen by giving him the means to be able to get online? A smart phone would make the world of difference to him & help him stay connected to the world. Thank you so much.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100A is just going through bankruptcy with Christians Against Poverty to sort her debts. She is a single mum of two children, one with ADHD, and works in a nearby town. She has had a long spell of illness and was signed off by the GP, and there is now a gap in her income before the next pay check and top up from Universal Credit (paid in arrears). The upcoming weeks will be very difficult as she needs electric and gas top ups, and diesel to get to work. She feels desperate. Can you help?
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £110N, who is a young mum of two little ones, has been abandoned by her partner, and the father of her children, having recently moved to the area, which was not to his liking! She has sought help from Citizens Advice Bureau and they are aiding her to ensure she is receiving the help she is entitled to, and to get on top of her debts. N struggles with her mental health and is alone in a new part of the country. Please would you consider helping this young family with some financial support towards food while they settle into their new lives?
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120A is living in supported accommodation after a period of homelessness. After tackling mental health issues, he is now in a place where he feels ready to tackle re-entering the workforce. To prepare for this, A has started attending weekly courses and support groups, but is struggling to afford the fees and travel costs on weekly basis. A needs assistance so he can continue to attends these activities to support his progression and to continue to move forward in his life. Thank you!