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)
- Food and Heating (8)
- Ill Health (19)
- Unemployment (4)
- Children (5)
- Fresh Start (25)
- Housing (9)
- Struggling with Bills/Debt (23)
- Benefit Delays/Sanctions (1)
- White Goods and Furniture (49)
- People with Disability (8)
- Refugees / Asylum Seekers (11)
- Technology (4)
- Domestic Abuse (10)
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P, a retired gentleman with multiple health conditions, has just been discharged from hospital, following a long illness. He is in the process of moving into supported living and is need of an electric cooker, as the property does not come with appliances. Your generous donation will be very much appreciated.
Still £160 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 £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 £200A has experienced severe trauma and, as a consequence, experiences mental and physical health difficulties. When she was a child, she fled to Pakistan for safety and now it has happened again, with the family fleeing to the UK. Due to her health issues and dependency on her children, A is often unable to leave the house and gets very distressed regarding her past trauma. A sewing machine will help her calm herself and her sense of purpose.
Still £100 left to donate
Total needed £150D, 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 £200J 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 £200L is a young man who has been struggling with ill health. He has lost a lot of weight and is currently undergoing various tests to try and find the cause. Due to his ill health, this young man is unable to work and now has a Support Worker who is hopefully going to help him budget. L's current fridge freezer is very small and unreliable and, on the advice of his GP, he must eat more. Please would you consider helping this young man to obtain a larger appliance so that he can store food he needs to help his health? Thank you.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £200P, who moved into our accommodation after a long stay in prison, has now been out of prison for three years, has become a Christian, is working part-time and has moved into his own accommodation. He has been working hard to get the items he needs to furnish his new home, but is in need of flooring. P would very much appreciate some money towards carpeting his living room, especially as he is now in contact with his daughters and would like them to visit his new home.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This young man has been referred to the St Vincent de Paul team after serving time in prison. Prior to his incarceration, he endured the loss of both parents, which has deeply affected him. Currently, this young man experiences sleep disturbances and frequent crying spells as he copes with his past traumas. We are seeking your support to provide him with bereavement counselling and to purchase a running kit, which has served as a source of solace for him amidst his grief.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200This individual, who has been referred to our organisation, is facing significant mental health challenges. He urgently needs support in obtaining a printer and an iPad to aid in accessing identification documents and conducting job searches. We kindly request your assistance in procuring these items, as they are vital for fostering independence, enabling him to secure employment and maintain self-sustainability.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200This couple, who are living off Universal Credit and both on long term sick, are currently sleeping on a mattress on the floor, as they cannot afford to buy a bed frame. They would appreciate your help in buying one. Thank you for your support.
Still £130 left to donate
Total needed £130M has been struggling with Long Covid for two years, as well as other serious health issues. Her fridge freezer has broken beyond repair and other recent problems mean that she has no savings left to replace it. She is on Employment and Support Allowance and Personal Independence Payment, and has a teenage daughter. Being without a fridge freezer is increasing M's anxiety about her situation, her health, her daughter's future and her finances. Getting a second-hand replacement for it would relieve some of her burdens.
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200We are working with a gentleman who has poor physical and mental health. He got behind on his rent payments, due to sanctions from Universal Credit which occurred because he missed an appointment when he was in hospital. We are supporting this gentleman to engage with Universal Credit and get his claim back on track. Currently he is without any income and worrying about the rent arrears, particularly as he is on a low income. This money would clear the rent arrears and top-up his Housing Benefit.
Still £185 left to donate
Total needed £185This lady, who is also the primary carer for her husband who lost his mobility, needs bed bug treatment. Unfortunately, their home is infested with bed bugs and, even though a new bed is being bought, their home needs to be treated for the bed bugs to avoid a repeat. This pest issue has brought undue pain and hardship to them, causing them to move out of their home. This lady will be glad if her request is granted so that she can return to normal life.
Still £190 left to donate
Total needed £200This young, single parent has been struggling because she had to replace her daughter's buggy and has been hit by other expenses. Her own health is not good and she worries about getting around as she has no transport. Mum's household energy bills are high because she uses equipment such as a bath lift, bed lift and heated blankets, and has to purchase a lot of non prescription creams and ointment to keep her skin condition under control. Please can you help mum?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200T has recently moved, after a two year house search, due to her landlord not completing any essential repairs. She has ended up having to leave that home, due to its unsuitability and concerns over the essential repairs needing doing. T is unable to work, due to a terminal neurological condition, and is struggling to furnish her new property. Please can you help her to buy a small carpet for her lounge and kitchen flooring?
Still £200 left to donate
Total needed £200Please would you help this couple to pay for their poorly dog to receive some ongoing treatment which cost at least £40 each time? They receive some benefits, but have debts so have no spare money to get their pet treated. They would really appreciate help as the dog is well loved. Thank you.
Still £120 left to donate
Total needed £120Our elderly client lives alone in a residence that has no gas and that requires oil to heat the water and the house. The electric immersion heater can provide hot water for hand washing and personal hygiene, however, to get heat into the house the client needs to fill the oil tank. The amount of money requested here represents about two thirds of a tank which will improve our client's warmth.