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 (8)
- Food and Heating (9)
- Ill Health (15)
- Unemployment (1)
- Children (17)
- Fresh Start (17)
- Housing (3)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (26)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (4)
- White Goods and Furniture (57)
- People with Disability (8)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (15)
- Technology (9)
- Domestic Abuse (15)
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Mum is a single parent to her three children. Her middle child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is becoming very difficult to manage in the home due to his disruptive outbursts. Mum has ended up having to change the bedrooms round to maintain the safety of the other two children which means she is needing furniture for the child with ASD. Due to mum being a single parent, she is struggling with finances, as there are four people in the home and she has very limited family support. Please could you help? Thank you.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £105C has three children aged eleven years, eight years and eight months. The eleven year old is autistic and awaiting a diagnosis to receive support. C has had thyroid cancer and also has anxiety and mental health concerns. She receives Universal Credit which is not sufficient to cover basic costs. They are in one bedroom temporary accommodation, but will be moved to a property which is completely empty. There is currently no flooring and so we are seeking for your support to carpet the children's bedroom.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £200B is forty five years of age and has two children who both suffer with severe autism and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Her eldest son is twenty five and can become quite violent, smashing items until they are totally destroyed. Last year he smashed B`s wardrobe and chest of drawers to pieces and she had to throw them away. He has since been on new medication which makes him much calmer and B feels it is safe to replace the wardrobe and drawers, but sadly she cannot afford them out of her benefits. Please could you help? Thank you!
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client, who is thirty seven years of age and is a single mum to a little girl, works part time. She tries to do more hours when she can, but is restricted as she needs to do the school runs. R suffers from back pain which she takes medication for on a daily basis, but she will not give up work as she tries to set a good example to her daughter. Once mum has paid her priority bills there is no money left over. R`s cooker has been broken for some time and she has been cooking microwave meals. Please can you help?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200X has lived for two years without any flooring in her council flat, since securing the accommodation after fleeing domestic abuse. She suffers from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and asthma, and is in recovery from substance addiction. Trying to turn her life around, X is currently studying for a degree and her sole income is her student loan. Turned down for a previous grant application for carpets, X has managed to raise £717 of the £917 needed from other charities, and just needs the remaining £200.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200J, who has finally got her own flat after being homeless after many years, suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and receives Universal Credit. J is absolutely so excited about finally being able to start living a real life. Cooking is a good therapy for her mental health and she would love a cooker. This is a referral from a church volunteer looking after this women who need empowering, but has no family willing to help due to struggles themselves.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This client was formerly living in supported accommodation and has recently secured his own flat. The flat is empty and, as his only income is Universal Credit, he is unable to buy the essential items needed to settle into the accommodation. He is currently studying and would really appreciate a small table which he could use for this purpose. He also has nothing to cook with so an air fryer would be a wonderful addition to make his new place more like home. Thank you for reading this.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200RD, a single mother and survivor of domestic violence, has three children, one at university. She needs a laptop for her children to do their homework. There is an old laptop in the home and it grieves mum's heart to see them fighting over the use of it. RD is a part-time cleaner in a care home and cannot afford to buy a replacement. Please would you help her to bring changes and happiness to this home? Thank you.
Still £55 left to donate
Total needed £200C, who ended an abusive relationship about a year ago, is rebuilding her life after her former partner was financially abusive and stole her possessions. C, who is benefit-dependent and has a low income and no savings, has been without carpets for a long time. She also has ongoing pain issues as a result of a historic domestic assault which resulted in broken ribs. C is worrying about her bills now winter is approaching as her house is so cold. Please can you help her to pay for the fitting of carpets that have kindly been donated?
Still £145 left to donate
Total needed £200P is engaging well with Christians Against Poverty during a very challenging time, mentally, emotionally and financially. He was placed in temporary accommodation for fifty six days without any furniture except a bed and a chair. P has since been moved to supported housing and is currently in need of a sofa as he works to improve his living conditions. Your generosity would make a meaningful difference and, with your help, improve his overall mental wellbeing. Thank you for considering this request.
Still £80 left to donate
Total needed £185T was assaulted three years ago, which resulted in pregnancy and her losing her job and rented home, and becoming homeless while heavily pregnant. T and her daughter, who is now two years old, have constantly been moved between different homeless accommodations. Where they have now been placed has cracked tiles everywhere on the floor, which is unsafe for her daughter. T spent the last of her money on a moving van and would like help with a carpet. Having somewhere decent to live will help T rebuild her life.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady has a six year old child and is pregnant, but her relationship has broken down and she is sharing a home with her mother. She receives Universal credit and Child Benefit, and has accrued a very large debt with her energy provider which she is paying off monthly. This lady is also buying baby gear each month so has no spare money. Now her cooker has broken and she cannot provide hot meals for the family. Please can you help us deliver a reconditioned one with a warranty to her? Thank you.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £195KAB is a vulnerable single male who is currently rough sleeping and in a constant battle with his immigration status. He has a long history of medical illness and continues to receive treatment for leg pain and liver problems. KAB needs a coat which will keep him warm during the winter months, a Tesco Mobile SIM so he can maintain regular contact with his immigration advisor and a Travel for London (TFL) pass which will help get to and from the doctor and immigration appointments.
Still £90 left to donate
Total needed £100I am supporting a client who suffers from Noonan syndrome, a genetic disorder which causes a wide range of health issues. Struggling financially, his condition makes it impossible to work and he has found himself without cooking facilities. We would like to help him get a cooker to enable him to cook a warm meal. I have helped support my client with a new disability benefit claim that will help his finances to improve in the near future. All support will be greatly appreciated.
Still £170 left to donate
Total needed £200This lady's nine year old grandson has come to live with her as her daughter is in an abusive relationship but won't/can't leave her partner. The grandson has some on-going medical health concerns and his nanna doesn't have a bed for him to sleep in so he is currently sharing with her. The money is to buy a single bed and mattress (including delivery) for her grandson. This lady was working three jobs, but has had to give up one so she can take care of her grandson, which has impacted her income.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £180This single mother has three sons, one with additional needs, and has recently been forced out of her house due to sectarian violence. She will be rehoused via the Housing Executive by Christmas, but needs help to buy heating oil as extra bills related to the violence have left her in debt.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £150F, who has been homeless with her two daughters for the last four months, has finally been given a temporary home. They are moving into their home ready for Christmas, and having a table and chairs to sit at to enjoy a Christmas dinner and evening meal together would be much appreciated. F would also appreciate a vacuum cleaner that she can use to keep the home clean.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £200This family of six (elderly grandparents, parents and two children) are asylum seekers from Afghanistan. They have very little resources and we are reaching out to you for help. The elderly grandparents speak almost no English and are feeling very isolated. This is impacting on their mental health and they have limited mobility so it is hard for them to get out. They would like a television so that they can watch their religious channels.
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £150M, who is a single mum with a young son who is under the age of one, desperately needs a washing machine to help with her living situation, as she has not had one for over twelve months. M receives Universal Credit and Child Benefit, and is not in a position to afford a washing machine herself. She would benefit greatly if we can make this purchase happen and finds it amazing that people would be so kind. Thank you for any help you can give.
Still £50 left to donate
Total needed £200This family is in one of the few houses off grid in our town and, as such, need oil for their heating. Because they won't deliver small amounts (minimum 500 litres), the family cannot afford to order any. They are a three generation family living together with a number of disabilities in the house so really need heat. They are being linked in with other support to help with food, but only electricity and gas vouchers are available locally. They would really appreciate your support in time for Christmas.