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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 7 days
£200 needed for food, travel and utility bills
S came to the UK to live with her uncle but had to leave his home after the relationship broke down. She has been supported by the local authority with accommodation. Her Universal Credit stopped in July after failing the habitual residence test, leaving her without an income, because her solicitor made an error. She is awaiting the correct immigration application and is having significant financial hardship. S is without any money and waiting for a decision. Can you help her to cover food, top up her oyster card for travel (to college and to her legal advisor and the charity supporting her to resolve her legal situation), pay some more urgently bills, specifically topping up her electricity and gas?
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
This man is physically disabled and is also struggling with his mental health. He receives Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit but struggles to meet all his bills. His fridge freezer has been broken for months. His Mum has been driving quite a distance to bring him fresh food almost daily. Please can you help us get him a second hand one.
£200 needed for respite accommodation and clothing
A homeless gentleman was seen in a chaotic state, and extremely emotional having been on the streets for several weeks. With a clear deterioration in his mental health we are looking to provide him with some respite from the elements and the dangers of the streets by assisting him with a stay at a Bed and Breakfast and some clean clothes.
£200 needed for a bed and breakfast stay and food
A young man who has been street homeless following an altercation with his parents and being asked to leave the family home was attacked and has a severe break to his arm as well as serious bruising. Whilst appropriate accommodation is sought and some comfort provided we are looking to provide a Bed and Breakfast stay for five nights to enable us to engage with the relevant authorities and some food for him.
£200 needed for a fridge/freezer
This gentleman attends our centre, he is suffering from long term depression and anxiety. His mental health and substance challenges are being supported by our partner organisations. He lives alone and is struggling with debt as after bills and debt repayments each moth he has little left over. With your kindness we have provided him with a new TV, TV Stand and clothing, and would now like to support him with a fridge/freezer so he doesn't have to buy food each day and can eat properly.
£200 needed for a washing machine
This single mum of two is struggling with debt and her washing machine has just broken. She cannot afford for it to be repaired or replaced and she has school uniforms to wash for her two boys. She is under immense stress trying to balance work, childcare and financial pressures so she really needs a working washing machine to help stay on top of everything.
£200 needed for items to continue a barbering course
C's mental health had declined to rock bottom and been struggling with anxiety due to his mental health. He wasn't getting out of bed. In order to continue on a course and obtain a barbering qualification C needs the items below. He has sent in words of thanks for the support Acts 435 donors gave to get him to where he is now but needs the items listed in order to finish. Barber practice heads x 2, clipper comb, clippercide spray x 2, gown, hair tools, clipper guard
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
K is a single mum, with a 15 month baby, they have spent the last 6 months living in a hostel and have just moved into housing association property. K found herself homeless when her relationship broke down due to her partner's addiction. K had no other choice than to separate from her partner to be able to give the baby the best life. K was made redundant after splitting from her ex, before the baby was born. She is now solely on Universal Credit, K will be looking at getting back into work when her baby starts nursery. The property came with no flooring or white goods, K has prioritised that a fridge/freezer is the most important appliance.
£200 needed for carpet fitting
Firstly, thank you for reading this request. Our client, Z, has recently left a women's refuge where she had been living after fleeing a violent and abusive relationship. She has now been offered a property with a local housing association but it doesn't come carpeted. Z's only source of income is from benefits and she isn't working. She's worried out heating bills with winter just around the corner. Any help offered would be gratefully received.
£8,460,210
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
66,634
individuals helped by Acts 435