The Charity
“Acts 435 is designed to help us fulfil Christ’s calling
and give to those in need. I hope and pray that it will be a wonderful blessing
to those on the receiving end of these gifts of love. May it also be a source
of joy to the donors as they see the immediate impact of their generosity on
those struggling to make ends meet.”
Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, Patron of Acts 435
Acts 435 is a Christian Charity to bring immediate help to people in financial need. It works by matching up those who want to give with those in need.
Acts 435 was inspired by the works of the early church, as described in the Acts 4:32 to 4:35. The early disciples of the risen Christ shared their possessions, and passed money to the apostles to give to anyone who had need.
The desire to help those in need becomes urgent at times of economic crisis. Acts 435 recognises that people want to give, often a little, sometimes more, to people with genuine need. Acts 435 puts people who can give in touch with people who are in need with the Church as the physical, face-to-face forum to enable online giving.
Where there is no participating church, eligible charities may apply to become an Acts 435 participating charity and submit requests to Head Office to be posted on the website. This is considered by Acts 435 to be a temporary measure until a church in the area can be identified to participate and a network between the participating charity and the church be established.
Acts 435 is a registered charity number 1131305 whose operations are closely monitored by the Charity Commission. It must complete and submit Annual Returns of its activities to the Commissioners.