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Acts 435 is an online giving charity directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help, through a network of local churches and charities.
Acts 435 is an online giving charity directly connecting those who want to give with those who are in genuine need of their help, through a network of local churches and charities.
Giving to anyone who has a need, all across the UK.
How it works
100% of your donation goes to the recipient's need and you receive a thank you update when the need has been met
A local church or charity becomes an Acts 435 partner
Partners post urgent needs on behalf of people in their community
Donors read stories of need and give through the Acts 435 platform
Partner contacts person in need and gives the item so desperately needed
Your generous gift allowed me to buy their uniforms and shoes and seeing them walk into school feeling proud and prepared brought tears to my eyes.
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 6 days
£200 needed for a living room carpet
Our client has recently fled domestic violence with nothing but a few bags of clothes. The family has now been housed, which is great news, but unfortunately the property is completely bare. We are continuing to support them and would like to provide them with some new carpet so they can settle properly into their home and begin their fresh start on the right foot. Please can you help them with the cost of a living room carpet?
£200 needed for a tumble dryer
These family members are new to the area after being re-homed and are desperately trying to make their new flat a home. Both parents are on Universal Credit and their daughter has additional needs. They have managed to get their daughter into a local school that can accommodate her needs. Mum is experiencing extra washing with uniforms which need changing every day but her tumble dryer doesn't work and she is struggling to get her washing dry. She is in need of financial help to replace her broken machine.
£200 needed for a washing machine
T lives with her partner and three young children. Both young parents are not currently working and dependent on basic benefits. The eldest child has had a significant injury requiring frequent hospital visits which has caused additional financial struggles alongside the Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) currently in place regarding previous debt. The family desperately need a new washing machine which they are not able to source. The family are having support from children's services and are benefiting from this support.
£200 needed for a microwave, a table and a television
Children and Family Services are supporting a mother who has recently been the victim of domestic abuse. E is now the sole carer for her two children, aged 2 and 16. When he left, her ex-partner removed some basic furnishing and essential equipment from their home. Can you help E to replace a table, microwave, and television? Any support would be greatly appreciated to help the family begin to establish a safe and stable home environment after a very difficult period.
£200 needed for a combination air fryer/microwave
A is a former soldier living with severe spinal problems, constant pain and mobility difficulties. He is unable to work and often finds daily tasks, including cooking, unsafe and distressing. Despite this, A is determined to keep his independence and ability to care for himself. A combination microwave/air fryer would let him prepare meals at a safer height, reducing the risk of falls and injury while improving his quality of life. We are asking for support to provide this simple but vital item.
£200 needed for carpet for the stairs
E is working with Christians Against Poverty to sort historic debts. She lives with an incurable muscle wasting disease, and is unable to work. Her sole income is from benefits. E has moved several times because of domestic violence and has done really well getting started in her current flat. She has saved half of the money needed for a new stair carpet, but we'd love to help her make it possible for her as soon as possible.
£200 needed for a washing machine
S is 65 and lives alone, she suffers severe bipolar, and is unable to work. S lived with her mum all her life until her mum sadly passed away in 2023. Not long after, the house set on fire and S lost everything as she was not insured, as she did not understand what insurance was. She is now more settled in a private rented flat, and this takes up a lot of her money on rent. S has been buying items for her home from charity shops, but cannot afford to buy a washing machine. Please can you help?
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
G moved into a private rented flat after being homeless. He was given some house items from family and friends. He has now moved out due to the damp and mould which was terrible and the landlord wants to sell the flat. The landlord took all his furniture to the tip while G was staying at a friend’s due to illness. G has now been rehoused but has no fridge freezer to store food and medication in. He is on Universal Credit but cannot afford to buy such an expensive item. Please can you help?
£200 needed for a laptop
M and her family moved from Afghanistan one year ago. She has two children living at home, aged 12 and 15. She has found a course to help with learning English, however to be able to practice she needs a laptop to do the work at home. Through learning English, she will find settling in the community a lot easier. She is only in receipt of Universal Credit which covers essential costs, are you able to help?
£8,460,210
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individuals helped by Acts 435