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 (6)
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- Ill Health (17)
- Unemployment (8)
- Children (14)
- Fresh Start (28)
- Housing (14)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (24)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (49)
- People with Disability (4)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (19)
- Technology (3)
- Domestic Abuse (16)
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H is a single lady who has been offered a property, but unfortunately there was no furniture at all. H came here with some savings, but these are nearly gone and she is struggling to furnish her house and feed herself too. H is in urgent need of a fridge freezer, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and a lamp for her house. She would appreciate any support.
Still £160 left to donate
Total needed £180K and her husband have recently moved to the UK from Pakistan. They are both currently not working and do not have access to public funds, but are seriously job hunting. They have two children, aged eight weeks and an eleven months old. K and her husband are currently surviving on limited savings, but are concerned that these are running out. They are renting a room from a private landlord and are in urgent need of a fridge freezer, washing machine and single bed. Your support is highly appreciated.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200G and his daughter have been living in a temporary accommodation for over a year. They have now moved in their new home and, as much as they are excited to move in after a long wait, they are struggling financially to furnish their house. G is receiving a basic benefits and has no savings to purchase a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a lamp. He will be grateful for any support.
Still £195 left to donate
Total needed £195V is a single mum of two children, aged six and seven, the youngest of whom has learning difficulties. Mum has just been diagnosed with stage four breast cancer and secondary cancer in the liver. She is struggling financially to afford food, as her benefits are not yet in place and she has just lost her job, due to illness and not being there long enough. V needs financial help to buy food for her and the children, and also top-up her gas and electric. Your support will make a huge difference.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200K has finally got a fresh start and a job gardening after a long time suffering depression, but had to buy his own equipment. He saved up to buy what he needed and was doing really well until his hedge trimmer broke. K needs to get a replacement at a cost of £100 but, after paying his bills and rent, he has no spare money and just cannot afford to replace this needed item. Gardening helps his mental health as he struggles with depression. Please can you help?
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £100PK is a vulnerable adult who suffers from an undiagnosed learning disability and is being supported in independent living by Keyring. He has recently moved into his first property and is on a low income of Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. PK has minimal furniture; he was donated a single bed and a chest of drawers from a neighbour, but also needs a wardrobe.