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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
£200 needed for tools for work
K has suffered significant hardship which led to him contemplating his life and facing a prison sentence. He needs three tools to carry out his carpentry work, a skill he has been passed down from his father. The money will fund the tools he requires and be bought by the charity. The tools he needs are a hand router, jigsaw cutter and electric sander. These will help him secure a variety of carpentry work.
£150 needed for heating oil
R is a 65 year old man with health issues who lives in a rural location with only oil heating. He cannot afford to heat his home at present due to being on benefits as a delivery costs £325. His spinal issues mean the cold makes his health worse. He has some of this cost secured, are you able to help with the remainder?
£200 needed for carpet for living room & hall
H was referred to us by the Mental Health & Probation team. He was moved into housing last year and was helped with some basic furniture. The place has bare concrete floors. H receives benefits and was hoping to be able to save for flooring but has been unable to do so. Please can you help raise funds for carpet so his place is warm & more comfortable.
£200 needed for wardrobes and a chest of drawers
This lady fled her previous address due to domestic violence. She has 3 young children (one of whom has epilepsy) and is expecting her 4th very soon. Her family have been able to get beds for the family, but they have no wardrobes or chest of drawers in their current accommodation. Can you please help this lady?
£200 needed for a washing machine
This lady is single and in a Housing Association house. She is severely physically disabled and gets Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment. Her old washing machine had to be scrapped and currently she has to pay to use the launderette. She has no savings and desperately needs to get a replacement washing machine.
£200 needed for fridge freezer
M is a lone parent to her teenage son. They became homeless due to a 'no fault eviction' when the landlord wanted to sell the property. After staying in a temporary residence she has been offered an unfurnished council dwelling but cannot meet the cost of setting up her new home. She is unable to work due to suffering from osteoporosis, depression and esophageal stricture so is reliant upon Universal Credit and Child Benefit. Could the donors please help with the cost of a fridge freezer?
£200 needed for rent payment
The client is a 37-year-old male on low income benefits. He was recently made homeless through an illegal eviction and has now found a new place to rent. He is currently re-training so that he can get back into employment, but whilst he is on the course is struggling to make his rent payment. Anything that you are able to give towards the client’s rent would be a real help.
£200 needed for living room carpet
W was one of our interns after completing a recovery programme. He did so well that we hired him as a part-time member of our team. W has just moved into a new flat. He is really motivated and excelling in his new role, helping those struggling with addiction. Due to his part-time work, his benefits have been cut and he could do with support as his new flat has no flooring. W has managed to source furniture and paint, but new flooring would be a real help to him as he continues to move forward on his journey.
£200 needed for carpet for living room
P is an elderly man who was referred to us by a Social Prescriber worried about his living conditions. P was moved into permanent housing last year with bare concrete floors. P. relies on his pension and he incurred quite a few costs in the move so is unable to afford carpet. Please will you help make P's home warmer & more comfortable for him?
£7,680,444
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
61,949
individuals helped by Acts 435