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.
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- Clothes (16)
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- Ill Health (60)
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- Children (55)
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- Housing (31)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (104)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (8)
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- People with Disability (16)
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S is the sole carer for his wife and he is not too well, suffering from mental health and domestic abuse. He has no suitable clothes to wear and, on a daily basis, wears clothes which have large holes in and are unkempt. Mostly due to Covid, and weight gain, his current clothes are of ill fitting. This, and the impact of the fuel cost rises, have had an impact on both himself and his wife's mental health. Neither of them are eating properly, due to the rising debts they are experiencing.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150D is on benefits and really struggling to get by, especially with the rise in the cost of living. Between him and his partner, they have eight children and they are being supported by their local Foodbank. They really need some towels and bedding, as they do not have enough when all the children are there. Any help that you could give D to get some towels and bedding for his family would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L is currently working with Christians Against Poverty to get her debts sorted. She has been given a new mattress for one of her children who is struggling to stay dry at night. To prolong the life of the mattress, L is in need of some waterproof mattress protectors and, due to constantly washing her child's duvet, this needs replacing as well. Please consider giving so we can help this family.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £85L is a single mother of 2, the eldest is studying online at college and the youngest is disabled and is home-schooled. L herself is also disabled and unable to work, and is on a low income, so is struggling financially. L has asked for help for a Debt Relief Order, but due to lack of funds, cannot afford the fee, so would appreciate help to pay it. It would then mean L is able to have a much brighter future for herself and her children, debt free.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90C is a young mother with one child who receives no maintenance from the child's father, and has recently moved in to Supported Housing. She only receives Universal Credit and is struggling to pay bills. Due to a low income, and a recent move, C cannot afford the Debt Relief Order fee which would enable her to become debt free. Help with paying this would be greatly appreciated by C, who could then concentrate on giving her baby son a better quality of life.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90G is a single, young man who lives with his family and, due to health conditions, cannot work, so only received certain benefits. This means he cannot afford the fee to apply for a Debt Relief Order, which he has asked for help with. He is currently waiting for clarification about his health conditions. I know that help with this fee would mean a great deal to G, taking away the stress and anxiety he has, thus enabling him to concentrate a little more on his health and what it would mean for his future.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90X is a single mum who recently moved forty miles away from her home town into temporary accommodation. She has to make regular trips back for her children's medical appointments. Her car recently broke down and she cannot afford to pay £150 for the repair bill. X is also training in an NHS role in the community so will need the vehicle for her job, when training is completed and also takes the children to school in the car.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M is a young single mother, with a 7 year-old son, who is living on benefits and struggling with debt. She was born deaf in one ear and suffers from acute anxiety. These issues mean that she needs assistance coping with life in general and as a result lives with her mother. Her son is going to a new school in September but M is unable to afford the school uniform and her mother can't help her. Please could you help her with a donation?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100P is a single dad of four children who is receiving benefits and unable to work, as cares for his youngest child who has ongoing health issues. P's phone is very basic and the sound quality is poor. It would be extremely helpful for him to have a smart phone on which he can manage his Universal Credit application and access support via apps, and the internet.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100C, a single mum with a young daughter, has Refugee status and no family to support her. She has been struggling financially since her daughter was born and debts have started to build up. Although they have now moved into a flat, they have very little furniture and would appreciate help to provide some drawers and a wardrobe to store their clothes and possessions in. Please would you help them as they seek to settle in their new home?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150S is on benefits, finding it very hard to get by, and is being supported by his local Foodbank. He has adopted his two young nephews and is adapting to life looking after children. He really needs a tumble dryer, but is unable to afford one. Any help you could give S to buy this item would be very much appreciated. Thank you!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150C suffers with poor mental health and had a breakdown in 2021. After suffering from domestic abuse, she has recently split with partner, and her Universal Credit has been reduced. C is the full time carer for her sister, who also has several health issues, and is grieving the loss of her daughter's father who recently died to suicide. C needs a fridge freezer to help manage her finances and keep food fresh, as her milk goes off daily.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £140Our client S has found herself unable to pay bills, due to short term reduction with her Universal Credit claim. This has resulted in her being unable to meet even the basic costs of living, and she is struggling with paying for increases in gas and electricity charges.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Z has a Special Guardianship Order for her two grandchildren and she is struggling to make ends meet with the increased cost of living. Due to medical conditions, the children are incredibly small for their ages. One of the children is transitioning to Secondary School and access to preloved school uniforms is proving challenging. We would love to give the family £150 to help them buy all the necessary kit for the next academic year.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150This lady and her son have had to relocate urgently, due to anti-social behaviour and abuse from her neighbours. The lady's son is Autistic, and she is trying to cook on a camper stove. Her son is obsessed with fire, making it highly dangerous to try to cook in this way. She is struggling with her own health, and having gas canisters in the house is causing her great anxiety. She cannot turn her back on her son for a second, as he finds it hard to contain his urges to "play with fire".
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £150This young lady has suffered with body issues since a young age. She has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is very anxious and is lacking in confidence, so found it hard to come out of her comfort zone. With the right support network, she would like to become a bridesmaid for a friend's wedding day. She has been thinking about it for a while and has now found the confidence to say yes! Please can you help her?
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £135Z, a single parent, has spent the last three years studying, whilst raising her children, and has got a First Class Honours Degree. She is now transitioning from student finance and child Tax Credits to Universal Credit, as she seeks employment. Despite Z having excellent budgeting skills, she is struggling to make ends meet. We would love to support them with £150 to help with the cost of school shoes, uniforms and a sports kits. Sourcing pre-loved uniforms is proving challenging, as the children are very tall!
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150X is a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) client who has fallen on hard times. As the cost of living has increased, her debts have increased and become unmanageable. Since signing up to CAP, X has worked hard to address her debts. She is moving closer to being debt free, but the fee is beyond her reach. Please would you consider helping to support X to become debt free?
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90X has struggled with debts that have built up over a period of time. Earlier this year he signed up to Christians Against Poverty and has worked hard to address his debts. Unfortunately, as the price of living has increased, X is unable to afford the Debt Relief Order fee and would really appreciate help so he can have a fresh start.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90This lady's son is Autistic and damages his clothes by picking them apart. He is also growing fast, so needs a complete school uniform for September. Mum is his main carer, but has health issues herself and money is very tight. Please will you help?