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 (5)
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- Ill Health (19)
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- Fresh Start (25)
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- Struggling with Bills/Debt (23)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (49)
- People with Disability (8)
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We've known K since the age of sixteen when she lived at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), due to multiple risk factors. We now support her through our outreach service for women selling sex on the streets. K has had poor mental health and addiction, but is currently clean. She needs a microwave and washing machine to avoid travelling to the day centre on the other side of town, but cannot afford these items, as she is on Universal Credit. K, who engages well with us and other services, is still vulnerable and at risk of exploitation. These gifts will bless her.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £200JB had been living in Spain with her late husband. Sadly, he died in Spain and she returned to the UK to be nearer family. JB has been living in temporary furnished accommodation, but has been offered a permanent home that is unfurnished. She was working part-time, but was involved in a hit and run accident and is now unable to work. JB is in urgent need of a fridge freezer, but cannot afford one as she is currently on a very low income from Statutory Sick Pay.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200Safe Families are supporting an Iranian refugee who arrived in the UK in the summer 2023, with his twelve year old son. They have recently been rehoused and do not have a vacuum cleaner, microwave or all of the kitchen equipment that they need, such as cutlery and crockery. The family is on a low income and does not have the finances to equip the home. We would love to provide them with a voucher so dad can prioritise his and his son’s requirements, and purchase some items for their new home.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £200Our client is a single parent who receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment to live on, and has an old mattress where the springs are poking through. She is in need of a replacement, which is second-hand, but in good order, so that she doesn't have to worry about being hurt by the springs in her current mattress. Our client suffers from arthritis and back pain, and a new mattress would make a big difference to her life at night time. We hope that you can help this woman in her need.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £145This single male presented at foodbank in a state of crisis with nowhere to turn. We have been able to help him with food and fuel, as he disclosed that he had not had any heating or water for four months. At present his mental health is deteriorating and he is under the care of the Mental Health services. At present our client is sleeping on the floor in his accommodation, as he is in debt and unable to raise funds for a bed and mattress. We are kindly seeking your support.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200P was just about managing in Housing Association accommodation when Covid hit. With only his pension and pension credit, he got into rent arrears and was eventually evicted. Having been in temporary accommodation since then has been difficult, but he has now secured permanent accommodation. However, it is completely unfurnished and he must start again. A bed frame would prevent P from having to sleep on the floor, and help him regain some self-esteem and confidence so that he can get back on his feet.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200B is a single parent who has recently moved into a new property with his four year-old son. They are looking to make a new start together following dad recently securing custody of his son. B was previously housed in temporary accommodation by a charity that helps those at risk of homelessness. He is looking for work, as well as helping his son to settle into a new school. B's only income is Universal Credit and Child Benefit, and he needs some help with furnishing their home, a fridge being his priority.
Still £155 left to donate
Total needed £175J is a mum of four children, including a baby. The family are living in a property which is not suitable for their needs. The eldest daughter has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mum is unable to work because of this. She struggles with low mood and finds it difficult to keep the home clean. The family's hoover recently stopped working and a replacement will help J to provide her family with a clean home, and help her feel in control of her home. This will positively impact her mental wellbeing.
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £100L is a disabled man who has just been moved to temporary council accommodation. He was told that he would be given support from the council to move, however, this never materialised and he had to spend all his monthly income on moving. L cannot afford a wardrobe or any storage. He is currently living among bags of clothes and cannot start to sort out his accommodation. L is on a very low income and is unable to work, due to his disability. He needs support to sort out his temporary accommodation.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200E, a single mum with a four year old son, is in the process of being diagnosed with Autism. She looks after her son full-time and, due to his high level of need, is unable to work. The family are in need of a new fridge freezer, as their current one is old and no longer works properly. Mum relies on benefits and doesn't have any spare money to buy a replacement. E would love some help to be able to purchase this much needed kitchen appliance.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200T finds shopping very difficult with her numerous health issues. Her fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and she really needs one so she doesn't have to do daily shopping which is almost impossible for her. T is on basic disability benefits and is so panicky because she can't manage to get out to buy food. Please can we help her get a new fridge freezer so that she can bulk buy and manage both physically and financially for her family. Thank you.
Still £165 left to donate
Total needed £190D, a single mum of three children, aged eleven, nine and four, is urgently needing a replacement condenser drier, due to her own health issues and because her youngest child is a constant bed-wetter. For hygienic reasons, mum is regularly having to wash sheets and duvet covers. D's older children are involved in sports club activities and hobbies, which adds to the normal family washing, therefore, the dryer is used on a daily basis.
Still £135 left to donate
Total needed £200Mum has recently had her benefits reduced as one of her children has moved out of the home to be with dad. She had unexpected bills recently for her car and a broken bed, which she managed to pay. Mum also needs new bedding, but it will be a while before she will be able to buy this. Please could you help us provide this for the family? We hope to provide a duvet and all the bed sheets required.
Still £75 left to donate
Total needed £75This young mum has suffered several tragedies in the last few years, including losing a child. Her father died of cancer and she has taken on the responsibility of caring for her double amputee mother. This young mum's marriage has broken up and she is bringing up her two children alone. They have had a fire and, due to losing everything, are in temporary housing. Whilst they have received many kind donations of clothes and furniture, they still need a bed for mum and an iron and ironing board. Please can you help?
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £150This gentleman, who has a long history of illness and mental health issues (PTSD), is in receipt of benefits and Personal Independence Payment. He has been a client of our food bank for some time and we have witnessed him adopt a more positive attitude to life as time has gone by. For example, he was recently motivated to undertake some long-overdue home decorating. However, now his bed mattress has given out and he doesn't have the funds to replace it.
Still £140 left to donate
Total needed £165J is a single mum with multiple health problems including Hodgkinson's lymphoma, a bicuspid heart and heart failure. Mum cannot work, due to her health, so her income is low and she has no savings. J needs carpets in her lounge, hall, stairs, landing and two bedroom and feels her health is being affected because of the lack of suitable flooring. We have access to free carpets, but please can you help us with the fitting charges to make J's house into a warm, comfortable home?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200After fleeing domestic violence and being moved to a safe house, L and her two children are finally in a safe place and are embracing a fresh start in life. L has suffered horrendous domestic violence for many years and has found the strength to get help from the police and leave. She tries so hard for the sake of the children, but is now suffering from anxiety and depression. L`s old fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and she cannot afford to replace it out of her benefits. Please could you help them?
Still £150 left to donate
Total needed £200P was just about managing in Housing Association accommodation when Covid hit. With only his pension and pension credit, he got into rent arrears and was eventually evicted. Having been in temporary accommodation since then has been difficult, but he has now secured permanent accommodation. However, it is completely unfurnished and P must start again. A fridge freezer would enable him to eat more healthily and manage his limited funds more effectively so that he can get back on his feet.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Age Concern has contacted us to ask for our help with an elderly man who is the main carer for his disabled wife. She receives Universal Credit and Personal Independence Allowance and he gets a small carer's allowance. Their fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and they cannot afford to replace it. They need it so they can buy economical food on offer or buy in bulk. Please can you help us to get them a reconditioned one with a six month warranty?
Still £85 left to donate
Total needed £170This Iranian couple have just been granted asylum after fleeing from corrupt government officials. We had the privilege of baptizing them and, since they’ve been granted asylum, they have had to leave their temporary home of six months and move into a hotel for the foreseeable future They have three children, one of whom is just three months old, and are sharing one room with extremely limited resources. We are helping them out with many essentials, but this fridge would be a huge help in establishing some normality.