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.
Our client is an eighteen year old man who, along with his father, fled Iran in fear of his life, more than a year ago. He is seeking asylum in the UK and is housed in an asylum seekers' hotel. His mother was left behind in Iran and, as our client's phone is broken beyond repair, he is devastated as he needs it to keep in contact with his mother and other family in Iran. He also needs it to keep up with college work and continue his English classes. In addition to the phone, our client also needs some clothing and a pair of shoes.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £165E, who has mental health issues and a physical disability, had a heart attack last year and has ongoing issues as a result. Her Personal Independence Payment was stopped just before her heart attack and E is waiting for it to be reassessed. She has a very low income as a result. Her council flat was empty when she was housed and she still needs a hallway carpet and a suitable armchair for her needs. The condition of her flat is causing E anxiety and it is hard to it keep warm without the carpet.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £180This gentleman is claiming Universal Credit, having lost his business during Covid, and is now homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. Due to having a dog, he is living in a van which he cant afford to run. A bike would help him to get around and also to do things to occupy his time, get some exercise and boost his mental health.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75This gentleman is claiming Universal Credit, having lost his business during Covid, and is now homeless after fleeing an abusive relationship. He left with only the clothes he was wearing and has got one more set from a charity, but needs to buy some clothes and shoes to feel human again. This would boost his self esteem so much, having been through a lot.
Still £115 left to donate
Total needed £150A would like some funding for compulsory basic training so he can ride a moped. He is a young man who is on a very low wage, due to his age, and would love to be able to see friends who are further afield. He is also interested in doing some voluntary conservation work which he cannot easily get to with public transport. A currently has no support from family or friends so has little disposable income, after paying rent and other essentials, to afford this training.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S suffers with poor mental health and has been out of work for over ten years. After focusing on his health, he is now in a position where he would like to work and give back to the community. He has secured a volunteering role providing telephone support to elderly people, however, he requires a laptop to carry out this role. S is asking for £160 to purchase a basic laptop. The laptop will help him to help others, whilst gaining confidence and experience to help him get back into work.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160O found himself homeless about six months ago when he lost his ID and long term job, and was unable to find a new job without any ID. He moved into our charity's nightshelter for five months before moving into our mid term accommodation a month ago. Since being homeless, O has loved doing jigsaw puzzles and they have been a great distraction and a relaxing hobby for him. As they have been a happy memory for him, he would like some frames to show the ones he has completed and to keep in his room.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £50J lives alone and is currently claiming Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit. He has support from the mental health team and recently was admitted into a mental health clinic. J is struggling after the death of his partner. He currently only has a microwave to cook on. Having a hob and an oven to use would help to support the progress of his mental health.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L had a house fire on 22nd March that gutted the bedroom, and smoke damaged the rest of her house. She has brain damage, as well as other disabilities, and her adult daughter stays with her to care for her. L receives Employment and Support Allowance and disability benefits. We are requesting £200 for a bed. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, a single parent from China who is living in Sussex and struggling with the English language, is currently having treatment for breast cancer. Mum is currently experiencing sever difficulties with damp in her house. She has tried opening windows all day and all night, but it is not helping. The landlord blames her, but she believes the damp is coming from the outside in. The mould is starting to get into her and her son's clothes and private possessions, and mum is worried about their lungs.