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 (13)
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- Ill Health (51)
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- Children (36)
- Fresh Start (67)
- Housing (24)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (75)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (9)
- White Goods and Furniture (83)
- People with Disability (19)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (17)
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Ten years ago, W developed severe mental health problems, lost his business and became homeless. Several years later, he was supported by family into a new home, went back into work and started to have support for his mental health. Unfortunately, over the years he developed a large debt and, due to the pandemic, lost his job. A donation of £150 will enable him to apply for bankruptcy, which will give him a fresh start financially and should reduce the enormous pressure his debts are putting on his mental health. Thank you!
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £150K is a single mum with four young children, one of whom has significant health problems. She had to quickly flee her property, due to the risk of violence against the family, and is now in temporary accommodation. She is in need of many items, but particularly a laptop to help her eldest two children with their school work. K is off sick from work and claiming Universal Credit. It would be really helpful if she could obtain this item to help the children. Thank you!
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £150A is an Asylum Seeker from Guinea, living in temporary hotel accommodation. He has strong connections with the former Government that was overthrown by a military coup. His brothers and father have been arrested and lost contact. This happened whilst A was at a conference the UK and he is unable to return. as he has lost his income sources. He is undertaking an online Masters, but the WiFi at the hotel is poor. Please can you help him to get membership at the Stony Brook University Library so that he can use their resources to complete his course?
Still £105 left to donate
Total needed £150P and her son are from Cameroon and are being housed in temporary accommodation. They do not have a washing machine, and cannot afford to go to the Launderette, so are having to wash their clothes by hand. Please could you help them to purchase a washing machine so that they can wash their clothes?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £150F is a thirty nine year old single mother with a four year old boy and is nine months pregnant. She is struggling financially and suffers with anxiety and depression. The family have no money to get items for the new baby and mum desperately needs a car seat as this is essential to take the baby home from the hospital. Any help with this would be really appreciated by the family.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £100M is unable to work, due to mental health issues and; unfortunately, got into debt. Fortunately, he has been working hard with Christians Against Poverty over the past couple of months, and has been recommended for a Debt Relief Order (DRO) which is going to cost him £90. We know that there are those of you out there who care enough to help him raise the fee for the DRO. Bless you if you are one of those who are willing to help him raise this and have a fresh start.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90J is a single mother who is working in a low paid job and on minimum wage. She came to us to ask for our help to sort out her entitlement to various benefits, but she is still having to pay back benefit overpayments, so money is still very tight. She needs prescription glasses and the pair she had were accidentally smashed. J is not eligible for a free eye test, so your support of £100 towards the cost of the test, and some new glasses, would be such an encouragement at this time.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100S is a Refugee who has been settled in England for the past two years. Unfortunately, he got into debt, due to the language barrier and a lack of understanding of the system. He is working with Christians Against Poverty and is making good progress, but needs support to pay off his insolvency.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90N is a single mum going through a tough time physically and mentally, and this is impacting her everyday life. She is working with Christians Against Poverty to get on top of her financial situation and has been doing well, but needs support with this particular Debt Relief Order fee. Once this is paid she will be debt free!
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £90Our client has been working with Christians Against Poverty to get himself out of debt. Unfortunately, several of his kitchen appliances have broken and need replacing. Please could you help him to get the money for a new cooker? This would mean that he can cook himself nutritious meals with the fresh food he gets from our Social Supermarket. Thank you!