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.
B has experienced significant trauma from domestic violence. Unfortunately, the flat mum and her two children are living in has recently suffered a serious infestation of bed bugs, which means they have been forced to get rid of their beds and other furniture. B and her children are now sleeping on camp beds and we would like to be able to purchase mattresses to go along with some bed frames we have been donated. B, who has a low income, receives Universal Credit and some disability benefit. We have submitted a separate request for the single mattresses.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £165The lady has recently moved to the different council property, but the flat is unfurnished and there are no white goods either. K has struggled for over three months without a refrigerator, washing machine and cooker. She had finally managed to get a used fridge and, thanks to the help of St Vincent de Paul, K will get a washing machine. However, further help is needed with the purchase of a cooker and your help will be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200K is 60 yrs old, with multiple medical and mental health difficulties, and has been unable to work following injuries sustained when she was hit by a car (and for which she is awaiting two surgeries). She is currently dependent on benefits and is in debt. Your support would enable her to replace her washing machine, which has broken down and is irreparable.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £200L has two daughters and a grandson at home. She is a regular attender at her local church club and is never too busy to help someone. L is a carer for her grandson so she is unable to work. She works hard to budget but doesn’t have spare money for extras. Her fridge freezer is broken and she relies on it to help stock up on good quality cheap food for the whole family as well as everyday fridge use. L just needs a little bit of help for her family.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200M lives with her husband; they both have health problems and are living on benefits. They receive Universal Credit and she gets Personal Independence Payments. Her fridge has broken down and she urgently needs a new one but doesn't have the funds to buy one. It would be wonderful if she could get help towards a new fridge.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200N was made homeless due to abuse from the other house occupants. Rehoused into an unfurnished studio flat, N has no fridge freezer. your support will allow us to purchase a suitable fridge freezer that fits into the limited space available. This is making N feel very anxious and is suffering from ill health. This fridge freezer will make a massive change to N's day to day life.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200M is an older lady who works part time and is in receipt of Universal Credit. Due to mobility issues she had to reduce her working hours. She has been in very unsuitable unfurnished temporary accommodation for a number of years but has now been offered the opportunity to move to sheltered housing. She will need to buy white goods and other furniture but has no savings and is also burdened with overdrafts and credit card debt. Can you help M to purchase some essentials for her new home?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200S and her young child are living in temporary accommodation. Mum is currently pregnant and is having to have a caesarean-section next week. Both her child and the unborn child do not have beds. We have second-hand frames, but would appreciate your support in purchasing mattresses and bedding for them. Mum receives Universal Credit, but struggles to make ends meet on this. S would appreciate your support in purchasing these items for her children.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £190S was admitted to hospital after a fall, resulting in spinal and rib fractures, and underwent fusion of the lumbar spine. She was discharged back to the place she had recently moved into, which has no furniture. S has been sleeping on a broken air mattress, and uses a toaster and kettle for meal preparation. She receives Universal Credit and is unable to buy white goods. S cannot shop or lift anything and relies on her son, brother and friends for support. She would appreciate your help.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200A, a care-leaver who has been living in supported housing, is moving into his own flat soon and requires resettlement support, such as access to amenities, making sure his housing benefits go through correctly and that he gets access to grants he may be entitled to. A is being supported as much as possible and is on Universal Credit, but is unable to buy items for his new place. Having had a chat with him, he said he would be so grateful for a table and chairs so he can study for college.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150S was admitted to hospital after a fall resulting in spinal and rib fractures. She underwent fusion of the lumbar spine and was then discharged back to the place she recently moved into, which has no furniture. She has been sleeping on a broken air mattress, and uses a toaster and kettle for meal preparation. S receives Universal credit and is unable to buy white goods. She cannot shop or lift anything and relies on her son, brother and friends for support. She would appreciate your help to buy a washing machine.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum and her son moved into unfurnished temporary accommodation in September. This single parent is unable to work, due to mobility issues caused by neuropathic pain, bilateral sciatica and degenerative lumber spinal stenosis. The client uses the food bank, but it is difficult for her to carry heavy shopping on a regular basis. Mum would benefit from having a deep freezer to store items for longer periods, which would be less physically challenging and make economic sense. Thank you.