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.
This lady, who was referred to us by her outreach worker, is a long-term drug addict with complex mental health needs. Following a recent mental health episode, she discarded all her belongings and furnishings, leaving her with nothing in her home. As a result, this lady is currently living without essential items. We are urgently looking for assistance to source source a sofa, dining table and chairs for her. Any assistance towards this will be greatly appreciated.
Still £180 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman, who was referred to us by our sister organisation, has a large family with five children. They are living in poverty and their home is in a poor condition, requiring significant work. Our primary focus is on requesting assistance to provide essential living and bedroom furniture, as the children currently lack the necessary furnishings to sleep, study, and live in reasonable comfort. Any assistance towards a sofa, bed and mattress will be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman is a long-term service user of ours who has recently moved into a new house of multiple occupancy (HMO) and is currently without basic amenities. He is in need of a chest of drawers and a television. We are urgently seeking assistance to source and deliver these items to ensure that this gentleman has the necessities to care for himself with dignity and pride.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This woman was referred to us by her social worker after her home suffered a severe bed bug infestation. As a result; clothes, bed, mattresses and frames had to be disposed of, leaving her four children sleeping on the floor. The family endured significant hardship during the infestation and continues to be affected mentally by the ordeal. We are kindly asking for your assistance to furnish the kids bedrooms with beds.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200This gentleman, who was referred to us, is living in poverty and currently sleeping on the floor, which is causing significant distress to his physical and mental wellbeing. The situation is proving difficult and traumatic for him. We are requesting your assistance to help this gentleman to furnish his house with a bed, mattress and bedding. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P has recently been diagnosed with cancer. The property she lives in has mould and the housing association are resolving this, but the mould meant various items had to be replaced. P had no working fridge freezer or washing machine and we have been working hard to resolve these. She is reliant on only her pension and is unable to afford a washing machine. P would really appreciate your support in purchasing a replacement. Many thanks.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200J is a single mum to three children. Her washing machine has recently broken, as she is already struggling to make ends meet, often relying on the Foodbank. Mum would really appreciate your support in purchasing a washing machine so she is able to wash her children's clothes. Many thanks.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £200A is thirty four year old mum of two young children. After a terrible car accident some years ago, her mental health has deteriorated. Because of severe anxiety, mum has been unable to pluck up the courage to get the dental treatment she so desperately needs. We have been working A for some time and are currently dealing with her debts which, when dealt with, will make a huge difference to her state of mind. However, mum now realises that she needs to get her teeth treated, but is unable to afford the cost.
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £145N and her children came to the refuge fleeing domestic violence. They had to leave friends and family behind, including their beloved dog, which they all found extremely distressing. N's children were very anxious when they arrived. Staff and professionals have worked with the family to support them in the aftermath of the trauma they have all suffered. N and her children are now looking to rebuild their lives together in their new home and mum is in need of carpets for her children's bedrooms.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200D and her two young children came into the refuge after fleeing domestic abuse from her ex-husband. After being supported to overcome the trauma they have suffered, they have recently moved into a council property in the local area. The refuge has managed to support D with furnishing her new home, due to kind donations from local people and organisations, but she is now in need of a sofa to make her home complete.
Still £175 left to donate
Total needed £200T is a 28-year-old disabled lady, who is a client of the Sue Lambert Trust. She has been victimised by a neighbour for over a year and because of this, the council have offered her a property in a new location. She must pay a month’s rent in advance on the new property and is using all her savings to do this. She cannot afford the cost of renting a van to move her belongings to the new property and has requested support to help her meet the cost of the van hire. Thank you.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150Z is a refugee from Afghanistan, who needs support to put carpet down in her living room, as the existing carpet is very damp and smelly. She arrived as a refugee 2 years ago, and is still struggling with the language and is unable to work. She and her husband have three young children. On their limited income there is not much left after paying rent and essential bills.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This couple from Sri Lanka have two children and are here on work permits. They have had to relocate due to the sponsor changing the mother's work location to another town 70 miles away. They have extra expenses with mother living in a new location and father looking after the children in the original location. They have found a flat in the new location where the whole family will live together and father will find work. They urgently need the deposit for their new accommodation.