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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
It's meant that he can stay warm without worrying about high heating bills and without worrying about filling up a hot water bottle that's only going to warm up one small area at a time. It's safer for him as well.
£50 needed for a heated blanket Read full storyGive to an urgent need today!
The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 3 days
£175 needed for a freezer
S was made redundant about eighteen months ago and has since struggled with her mental health. She receives benefits, but is finding it difficult to make her monthly payments last more than a couple of weeks. Your support to buy a freezer would mean that S could buy in bulk then store food in the freezer, and also allow her to batch cook meals and store them, helping her to make her limited income stretch further.
£200 needed for a cooker
M is a single mother who recently moved into the area. She is currently unemployed and receiving Universal Credit as her only source of income. The local authority has allocated a new unfurnished flat, which she is now trying to make safe and suitable for her child. M is desperate for a cooker as she is struggling to manage day-to-day living without this essential kitchen appliance. A new cooker would help her to cook healthy and affordable dishes for her child.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
C, who cares for his young daughter, has debts from parking penalties and Council tax. His income is Universal Credit, and he has never worked, but wishes to change this. Interactions with bailiffs at home have increased his anxiety. C often prioritises feeding his daughter over himself, while trying to pay debts, and goes hungry. His fridge freezer broke nearly two years ago and hasn’t been replaced due to limited funds. A new appliance would help him shop efficiently and focus on resolving his debts.
£180 needed for a Council Tax debt
D's partner has recently passed away, and he is now unfit for work due to his own health conditions. His income has dropped massively because of his changes in circumstances. D has had an Exceptional Hardship Payment which has dealt with most of his Council Tax arrears, but a small amount remains. It would be fantastic to be able to clear the final £180 to give him a fresh start for the new financial year.
£200 needed for two single beds and two mattresses
F, who is living in temporary accommodation with her three children, has been moved out of furnished temporary accommodation. The children have no beds and mum is looking for help to buy two beds and mattresses, as a good night’s sleep is key for the children’s development and their performance during their school day.
£200 needed for a tumble dryer
This single parent, who is struggling in debt, is in need of a new tumble dryer as hers has broken. She has a urostomy (a bladder stoma) and a colostomy (a bowel stoma) which both leak, especially at night, so mum has to wash her bedding most days. A tumble dryer is vital for her. Could you please contribute to this request?
£170 needed for a wardobe
F, who is living in temporary accommodation with her three children, has been moved out of furnished temporary accommodation. The children are in need of a wardrobe to store their clothes. In Ealing we have many clients who are reliant on temporary accommodation, and their first temporary accommodation is normally a bed and breakfast or furnished house of multiple occupancy. They then get moved to unfurnished accommodation which causes a problem as they do not have the money to buy furniture.
£200 needed for a second-hand sofa
After a difficult period with housing, A has moved into her first home. She is working part-time but, due to a low income, is struggling to afford even a second-hand sofa. She has reached out for help, and we are asking for donations to provide A with a sofa so she can have a comfortable space and feel the support of her community as she settles into her new start.
£200 needed for bedding, a chest of drawers, a drying rack, kitchen items, a rug and clothes
H fled domestic violence with only a few clothes, and also suffered abuse from her ex‑husband’s family. After being homeless, she is now in a house of multiple occupancy, but has no essential items. He needs bedding, a chest of drawers, a drying rack, pillows and a duvet, a rug, iron, kettle and plates. She receives £350 Universal Credit and pays a £150 rent top‑up, making it hard to buy what she needs. H is eager to get her life back on track and make her new space a home.
£7,766,559
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
62,430
individuals helped by Acts 435