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.
E and her two children are struggling with the rise in the cost of living and finding it increasingly difficult to feed themselves and heat their home, especially as the weather starts to get colder. Mum has accumulated some debt and has now sought help from her local branch of Frontline Debt Advice. Whilst she receives help with her debt and hopefully gets back on track, would you please consider helping this family with some funds towards food and energy? Your help will be much appreciated.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £150K, a single mum of three children aged three, nine and eleven, is a type one diabetic and needs to keep insulin in a fridge. Her fridge freezer has broken so she is unable to store her medication safely or food for herself and her children. K receives Universal Credit and has no savings. We are requesting a fridge freezer for health and food needs.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, who has recently moved and is without furniture, is not able to afford to buy a double bed as she is going through bankruptcy with Christians Against Poverty. A has been through cancer and has been caring for her mother who has Alzheimer's. Please can you help her?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This single mum of a primary school age daughter and is currently unemployed, due to her mental health and living in a private rented flat. She is being helped by Christians Against Poverty to get her out of historic debt, and is on Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments with no savings. Her cooker is broken and, to fix it, needs to find £100 to pay for the call out charge and parts.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100L, who suffers with fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is mostly housebound, due to the exhaustion and pain of these illnesses, which means she has now been medically retired. L has been suffering with two broken teeth for several months and, although she is on the NHS list, she simply can't afford the treatment to have them repaired or removed. L is worried, as these teeth are now becoming infected, due to pain in her mouth and jaw. She would be grateful for any help toward this.
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £120B, who has recently moved into our supported accommodation, has to leave her family home and has very few clothes and no winter clothing. She especially could do with a warm coat and some shoes or boots. B is only on a small amount of Universal Credit so only has enough money to pay for groceries and other essentials. A donation would be greatly appreciated.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100A young man, aged twenty four, has tragically and suddenly died. He was found in a park near his home; the cause of his death is unknown. The family is devastated by this loss, and struggling to come to terms with the grief. The unexpected nature of this tragedy has left the family with limited resources to cover funeral costs. Any contributions toward the funeral costs would be immensely appreciated. Your support would alleviate some of the financial stress and allow the family to celebrate his life.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £200Our beneficiary and his family moved to the UK to pursue job opportunities and a more secure future. In the summer months he worked double shifts, but these have now been reduced. His wife who was originally working, albeit with a lengthy commute requiring a car, has experienced ill health, so was unable to work for a lengthy period of time. She is now searching for a position closer to home. The family is asking for help to buy an Air Fryer to enable them to be more energy efficient and to reduce bills.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100A, a single man who is living in shared accommodation, has a number of health conditions, including myelofibrosis; gout; anxiety and depression. He works ten hours a week, but his health means he is unable to work more hours. A receives Universal Credit and Housing Benefit, but his income does not cover his outgoings and he is reliant upon community larders. A's bed is very old and is not supportive of his health conditions, but he is unable to afford a new one.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200J has recently moved to a more suitable property, due to terminal illness and mobility problems. She is on low income and unable to afford items that would help make her new house a home. J had a second-hand sofa that has recently become infested with bugs. Due to having to throw it out, she now has nothing to sit on. J would appreciate £150 to buy a new sofa for the property.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150L is unable to work due to his multiple health issues and, until recently, was living in unsuitable private rented accommodation. He has recently moved into social housing, but his property was provided with no carpets, curtains, or white goods. Living off benefits means he has no spare income. As L seeks to start his new life, he would be so grateful for help to buy the basics for his new home. With your support, he would love to be able to buy a fridge freezer.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200L used to live in our supported accommodation, but had to be admitted to hospital where he has now been unwell for six months. He is unable to work or even access his finances at present, and his phone has broken. L would benefit from a new one so he can contact his friends and family who live abroad.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100This lady is a Ukrainian refugee who is on Universal Credit and has no other income. She supports her daughter, who is a student, and also does not receive Universal Credit. Mum recently had an eye test and was prescribed glasses for reading. Since then her long-vision glasses have broken in half and cannot be mended. The optician has recommended that she has another eye test and glasses, but she cannot claim for these as she has already had one eye test and cannot claim again for another two years.
Still £125 left to donate
Total needed £130S is on benefits and, as all her money goes on bills, she has no money left over to be able to buy a mattress. The current mattress is in really poor condition and S can feel the base of her bed, which has now given her a very painful back. Please can you help her to replace the double mattress?
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £175This client has multiple sclerosis and has recently been given permanent accommodation that suits his disability. He has been in temporary accommodation for some time and has moved in with very little. This client is in need of an electric cooker so he can cook better meals to help his condition. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This single lady, who is unemployed and on benefits in a private rented flat, has recently become debt free through Christians Against Poverty. She has no savings to fall back on and is trying to stay out of debt. This lady is being treated for back pains and her GP has suggested she gets an orthopaedic supporting mattress. She has found one in Dunelm for £249 and is requesting £200 towards the cost
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P, who regularly attends the warm space, has been in a private tenancy flat for a number of years and has now been given notice by the landlord. He is unable to work, due to health conditions, and is on disability benefits. The local authority has found P a flat, but he needs a cooker which will need to be delivered and installed. His tenancy will commence in two week's time.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M is an asylum seeker from Afghanistan who has fled her home country with her husband and four teenage children. Her family are Sikh and were threatened with being shot unless they converted to Islam. The family is now staying in Home Office accommodation, but their circumstances have taken a toll on M's husband's mental health. We would like to buy six packs of underwear, six pairs of shoes and six coats.
Still £110 left to donate
Total needed £200J is an asylum seeker from Afghanistan who fled his home country with his wife and son, aged sixteen. The family are Sikh and were threatened with death unless they converted to Islam. They do not have suitable coats and shoes for our climate. They also need a second-hand phone so that they can be contacted by the Home Office and keep in touch with their family in Afghanistan (as they are deeply concerned for their safety).
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £160This young lady, currently under Social Services support, is determined to move forward and make a new start in life. Even though she suffers with acute anxiety attacks and mental health challenges, she has started to work part-time at a Christian run community centre. She is now looking to move from looked after care into a new home. This brave move is another major milestone in her desire for independence, but with no family support, she needs your help to bring her hope to reality.