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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.
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 4 days
£200 needed for six months community gym membership
M, who has a history of mental health issues and is unable to work, due to this and physical illness, is reliant on Universal Credit. Her GP has advised that exercise would be helpful, especially swimming. She has a plan to try and get herself fit for work, and would appreciate help short-term with the gym fees. M hopes that exercising on a regular basis will help her recovery and that once she is employed, she can then pay her own gym fees. Thank you for your support.
£180 needed for travel expenses
Our applicant is a young asylum seeker who arrived in the UK unaccompanied and is currently staying in a Home Office hotel. He only receives £9 a week and cannot afford to travel to college by bus (three days a week) and to his solicitor's office. This support would allow him to travel to college and to attend his legal appointments for the next five months.
£115 needed for three months gym membership
M, a young person living in supported housing, is estranged from her family due to domestic violence. She is rebuilding her life and trying to start healthy habits to help her body and mind. M would very much benefit from being able to attend the gym, as this would have a positive impact on her mental health and giving her a new hobby. £120 would fund the gym for three months.
£160 needed for a replacement bed
This gentleman is unemployed due to severe mental and physical health problems. He is married but his wife also had to give up work because of physical health. They live in a private rented home, have no savings and Christians Against Poverty is helping them with historic debts. Their existing single bed is broken and they need £160 to get a replacement.
£200 needed for a tumble dryer
This single mum, who has five small children, fled domestic violence in the middle of the night and was placed in a safe house but now has a home. Mum, who is waiting for her benefits to be processed, could only take what she could fit into a plastic bag. Her two children wet the bed due to trauma and nightmares, and mum suffers with her health which causes her to wash and dry bedding a lot. She cannot go out as she is still struggling with anxiety and stress.
£200 needed for rental costs
This person is a university student who has faced significant disruption due to housing insecurity and financial shortfall. With support, she has returned to her studies and is rebuilding confidence, but her current rent remains a serious pressure. We are seeking help towards essential housing costs to ensure she can remain securely housed and continue her education without fear of crisis.
£150 needed for a wardrobe
This single mum and her two teenagers have just moved into a new council flat. They are delighted to have their own space; however, the flat is unfurnished and has no flooring. It is costing a lot of money to make the flat into a liveable space. They are living out of a suitcase and are in need of a wardrobe to fit both teenagers' clothes in. The family cannot afford this itself, as mum has health difficulties that mean she is unable to work, so the family has very limited funds.
£120 needed for a duvet and pillows, bedding and towels
M is a new client who will be paying off her debts through a Christians Against Poverty payment plan. She lives alone in a bedsit, has experienced homelessness, and has recently been in contact with family. M has health issues including seizures, fibromyalgia, panic attacks and anxiety. She is readjusting to having a home but her bedsit is very damp. The council will inspect the mould and damp. M needs some new bedding, including a duvet and pillows, two duvet covers, four pillowcases and sheets, plus a towel bale. We were wondering if you could help.
£150 needed for a dining table and chairs
K and her adult daughter recently moved from the Channel Islands to London. K uses a wheelchair and both have complex health conditions, leaving them exhausted even after short trips for essentials. Delays in benefits have caused arrears and severe financial hardship, and they are overwhelmed by housing and medical issues. Mum needs a dining table of the correct height so her wheelchair can fit under. This move has created many challenges, and they lack very important key furniture for K's needs.
£7,766,559
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
62,430
individuals helped by Acts 435