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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- Ill Health (1)
- Fresh Start (2)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (2)
- White Goods and Furniture (5)
- People with Disability (1)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (1)
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K, a resettled refugee from Afghanistan, is a single mother and, following some sensitive family issues, she is struggling to sleep and has high levels of stress. Despite this, she enjoys sewing and has hopes of becoming a seamstress. K is currently receiving Universal Credit and has little money to buy anything outside of day to day essentials.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £150This young mum, who is on a spouse visa, has a three year old with additional needs, and her husband is away in a mental health hospital. She get what little of the Universal Credit he sends her. Mum has been moved by the council, but her cooker was gas and there is no gas in the new place, so she needs a cooker to be able to prepare food for her and her son. Please can you help?
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady previously lost her home through physical and mental health issues. After a period in hospital, she moved into temporary accommodation with her adult son and is getting her life back on track. They have now been allocated permanent housing with a housing association, which is an empty flat without carpets, curtains, beds or white goods. Through community support and clever use of free sites, this resourceful pair are gradually furnishing their home but would really appreciate a cooker.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman has never had a washing machine and has been struggling to wash his clothes by hand, due to his disabilities. Having a washing machine would be life-changing for him, but due to receiving benefits and using a foodbank, he would struggle without your help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S, a lady living by herself and receiving Universal Credit, came to us with concern about her electricity bill, which we are assisting her with. In talking through her situation, it became evident that her fridge freezer is very old and not working efficiently, and this is causing problems in the storage of food and resulting in high electricity bills. S desperately needs to replace this and your help is requested.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single lady who was living in a furnished bedsit until four months ago when she moved into an unfurnished flat which she has needed to furnish from scratch. She still needs a washing machine and a wardrobe, both of which she can purchase second-hand. J receives Universal Credit and is currently appealing an application for Permanent Incapacity Payment.
Still £200 left to donate
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