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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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£8,551,654
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
67,229
individuals helped by Acts 435
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 11 days
£200 needed for carpet
J and her partner D experienced an electrical fire in their son’s bedroom, destroying the carpet and causing smoke damage to furniture and belongings. Both parents rely on benefits due to ill health and face severe financial hardship. Having saved for a long time to decorate the room and purchase furniture, they are devastated by the loss but have no means to replace these essential items. Urgent support is needed to restore their son’s bedroom. They are seeking help to replace the carpet.
£150 needed for clothing and food
This person is making an application for leave to remain but is currently homeless. They injured their hip and are waiting for surgery and currently using a walking stick, due to this injury they lost the ability to work. They are now in discretionary housing from a charity that could be ended at any time but do not receive funds from them. Money towards food and clothes would be really helpful until this person has leave to remain.
£200 needed for a washing machine
P is a single man who finds life difficult, he suffers from depression and anxiety since a sudden relationship breakdown. He turned to alcohol for comfort, making his mental health worse and causing financial difficulties. P has turned his life around now, has been sober for 6 months and with the help of Christians Against Poverty is tackling his debts and arrears. Unfortunately his washing machine and hoover have broken down now, with your help we can buy a new washing machine and encourage him to keep going.
£250 needed for a cooker
H has physical and mental health issues which have led to him being unable to work anymore. He is on Universal Credit and has applied for help via that route but has been turned down due to the fact he has an outstanding loan with them. He is a single dad looking after three children and struggling to get the basics. He is therefore asking for assistance to ensure he can provide home-cooked meals for the children. A cooker would be an incredible help to him and his family. Thank you so much.
£200 needed for a bed frame and mattress
A has lived alone for most of her life due to a relationship breakdown in the family. She's also quite isolated in the community, but she started attending our Lighthouse Project at the church. She shared that she's had the same bed and mattress for many years and both have deteriorated. The bed frame is broken, and the mattress has a spring coming out of it, causing constant back pain. Her only income are benefits, A can't save up enough to replace them. Thanks for your help
£200 needed for a washing machine
K, a single lady with some health issues had been living with her mother who sadly passed earlier in the year. As a result of the tenancy of the property not being transferable, K has had to find alternative accommodation and basically start a home from scratch. She has been able to acquire most essential white goods but needs help with a washing machine.
£120 needed for a microwave, kettle and bedding
Our client has recently been rehoused due to a severe insect infestation in her previous home. All of her bedding had to be thrown away and when her belongings were packed up and temporarily stored, some of them were thrown out by mistake. She is in need of a replacement microwave, a kettle, bedroom rug, double mattress protector, two sheets, a double duvet and cover, two pillows and covers as she is currently sleeping under clothes. Thank you in advance
£190 needed for a double bed, mattress, and bedding for Mum
E is leaving her partner as a result of domestic abuse and he won't let her take anything. She is staying with family but there is no bed for her. If she had help with a double bed, mattress and bedding one of her kids can sleep there too and she will be able to take it with her when she finds somewhere. She has a number of mental health conditions and is on disability benefits so getting all she needs is going to be difficult. If we could help with this it would help get her started. Thank you!
£180 needed for food, a bus pass and a walking frame
E, a single woman facing financial hardship, is struggling to meet her basic daily needs while awaiting the outcome of an ongoing review process from the home office. She would appreciate support towards essential food items, mobility equipment to help maintain her independence, and local travel costs so she can attend appointments and community support groups. Any help would be greatly appreciated.