Acts 435 is a revolutionary website that allows people to give money directly to others. Managed through the network of churches, our goal is to get 100% of your donations quickly to those in need.

Archbishop of York

Acts 435 is a fantastic initiative which puts people who are in need in touch with those that can help. It is a very simple idea but a very exciting one! I am proud that the Church is taking practical steps to help those facing practical difficulties.

Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu

Current Requests

  • £90 still needed for removal costs/furniture

    From Croydon - 30 years old | Expires 3rd Feb 2012

    Donated: £10.00 of £100 so far

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    Miatta has just been offered accomodation to enable her to escape on going domestic violence. She has 3 small children and is 5 months pregnant. She needs help with the removal costs and some basic furniture.

  • £90 still needed for cooker

    From Congleton - 39 years old | Expires 7th Feb 2012

    Donated: £10.00 of £100 so far

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    This lady is a single mother with two children. She is living off benefits as is unable to work. She is struggling to pay her utility bills which has left her with no money to purchase a cooker. She bought one 15 years ago second hand but it won't last her much longer. She desperately needs another cooker to provide hot meals for her family.

  • £90 still needed for debt relief order application fee

    From Fulham - 59 years old | Expires 8th Feb 2012

    Donated: Nothing of £90 so far

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    DGA suffered a very acrimonious divorce three years ago and has struggled financially ever since. She has custody of one of her daughters, aged 14. She has mobility difficulties due to arthritis and has suffered severe depression and vertigo resulting in her being unable to work full time at present. She helps a great deal at her church with admininstrative work and desperately wants to resolve her debt problems so that she is less stressed and able to give more.

  • £85 still needed for debt relief order fee

    From Westbourne Park - 43 years old | Expires 10th Feb 2012

    Donated: £5.00 of £90 so far

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    SD is a grandmother with some learning difficulties which has made if very difficult to secure employment for any length of time. She is struggling to make ends meet on her income support and disability living allowance. She has fallen behind with most of her utility bills and is being chased by the companies relentlessly. This has caused much stress and difficulty sleeping. A debt relief order would enable her to start again without the burden of debts and to live within her budget.

  • £100 still needed for towards bankruptcy fees

    From Streatham - 55 years old | Expires 12th Feb 2012

    Donated: Nothing of £100 so far

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    Claire is disabled and untill recently was legal guardian for her grandaughter which limited her ability to work. She has debts that will take more than 20 years to pay and has taken advice from a Christian debt counselling service who recommend bankruptcy - but she needs to find at least £550 for bankruptcy fees.

  • £10 still needed for to buy sewing machine to complete course

    From Stockton on Tees - 54 years old | Expires 12th Feb 2012

    Donated: £50.00 of £60 so far

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    The applicant is unemployed at the moment but is hoping to do a course leading to employment. To do the work on the course (and also to keep herself occupied whilst unemployed) to she needs a sewing machine at home. However, she is on Jobseekers allowance and cannot afford this.

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Recently Completed Requests

  • £100 needed for to help with healthcare and bills

    From Racliffe Bridge - 53 years old

    This man has a complicated medical history and is looking after his disabled wife, he has just been admitted to hospital following a collapse and will need help with healthcare and towards bills for gas etc.

    Received £100 through Acts 435.

  • £100 needed for bedroom carpet

    From York - 74 years old

    Ron, an elderly single man reliant on basic pension, has just been re-housed by the Council in York but cannot afford to cover his bedroom floor with a carpet. £100 will meet this need.

    Received £100 through Acts 435.

  • £40 needed for football boots

    From Scarborough - 51 years old

    Deborah's daughter has been involved with a church outreach team for many months, working with her to build her confidence. Deborah has debt issues and can't afford football boots for her daughter,who isn't allowed to play without them.She really wants to get involved with the football team and it will help improve her confidence and self esteem greatly. In the event that she ceases to play she has said that she'll donate the boots to the school for another child.

    Received £40 through Acts 435.

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