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, 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 £180S 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 £160J 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 £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.