Saving food, and money
H, from Barnsley was in desperate need of a replacement fridge freezer as she has found herself struggling to make ends meet, due to being dependant on benefit and the rise in the cost of food and energy bills. She has two children and cares for her father. H was lost without her fridge freezer and by not being able to store food freshly, which became very expensive. Acts 435 donors supported H to buy a replacement fridge freezer, which helped to reduce the stress and worry she was under.
When the local Advocate told H that the funds had been raised here is what they said:
"H was so relieved to receive the support she needed to buy a replacement fridge freezer as she has struggled for a number of months without one which has been very difficult for her and her children. H stated it will make such a huge difference to her family now that she doesn't have to constantly throw food away because it's not been stored in a fridge. H will be able to manage her money more effectively now that she has a Fridge Freezer and reduce the worrying this has caused."
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£200 needed for a fridge freezer
P lives with her husband in a small unfurnished rented flat and is pregnant. P works part-time on minimum wage but is now on maternity leave but not entitled to maternity pay. P's husband also works on minimum wage so the couple are struggling financially and have no savings or family to help. Home Church has helped the couple with essential baby items but they desperately need a fridge freezer as they have borrowed one in the short term but it now has to be returned. Please can you help?
£200 needed for a community gym membership
P is in financial hardship, following a housing move, alongside changes in family circumstances and increased rent costs. They are under the care of the Community Mental Health Team due to ongoing suicidal ideation. Previously, regular attendance at a local gym played an important role in supporting their mental health and well being, providing a coping strategy and stability to support recovery during a critical period, with the aim of improving mental health and facilitating a return to work. Could you please help provide this for them again?
£115 needed for gym membership for young asylum seeker
M is a young asylum seeker from Eritrea who has been living in a refugee camp in Sudan for most of his life, being raised by other children. His mother is receiving end-of-life care in London and he was recently been able to join her here in Spring 2025. M is now attempting to assimilate and settle here in the UK. He would very much benefit from being able to attend the gym, as this would have a positive impact on his mental health, helping him to cope better with his mother's situation.
£200 needed for carpet fitting
J is a single mum with 3 children, 2 under the age of 18, and has been living in temporary accommodation after her landlord sold her house. She has now been granted a three bedroom property with a housing association and is trying to make it a home. Her only income is from benefits and she is struggling to buy everything she needs. The biggest, costliest thing she needs are carpets. We have an amazing offer of free carpets but we're hoping a kind Acts donor will help with the cost of fitting.
£150 needed for One double blind two single blinds
Young mum who fled domestic violence on very low income was given a place of her own in a new area. Mum had sheets at the windows but now feels safe enough to put blinds up. One window is very big like, two patio door size, and the two in the bedrooms are smaller. She is over looked from all windows and worried neighbours will see into the bedrooms. Mum feels blinds will be better as she can let light in without losing her privacy. A neighbour said they will fit them free of charge if she can get some.
£200 needed for a refurbished laptop
F is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area 2 months ago, having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, digital programmes, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. F needs help to buy a laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.
£200 needed for a washing machine
C is a mum of two with a third child expected at the beginning of June. She is in receipt of Universal credit and Personal Independence Payments which is just about covering the essentials of living. The washing machine has broken, and the drum has gone. This means they are unable to easily do the laundry for the family, which will be needed even more when they welcome their addition in the summer. We are requesting support to purchase a washing machine for this family. Are you able to help?
£200 needed for a refurbished laptop
S is an asylum seeker who arrived in our area five months ago, having left his family in Kuwait, and receives £9 per week in financial support. This client has engaged with our organisation, attending different activities such as English language classes, English communication sessions, CV writing sessions and cultural events each week. B needs help to buy a refurbished laptop as he wants to strengthen his English language skills.
£200 needed for food shopping
Our debt client is on a very low income and due to operations on both hands has been told she can’t go back to work for a few weeks. There is no sick pay due to the contract she is on. She will struggle with accessing foodbank as she cannot lift anything. We would love to ask for your help so she could do online food shopping while she recovers from the operation, this would be an incredible help and blessing to her and her family.