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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
Thank you for your understanding, your compassion, and the support you have shown me when I needed it most.
£140 needed for a Council Tax bill and television licence Read full storyGive to an urgent need today!
The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 8 days
£200 needed for a provisional licence and driving lessons
T is a young male who has recently moved into semi-independent accommodation, T is currently holding down a part time job whilst attending college and also setting up his new home. T hopes to continue with further education and would find driving a useful resource to help him manage this. T is looking to try and save up to begin driving. T is unable to afford a provisional licence or driving lessons himself.
£160 needed for a replacement fridge/freezer
This lady and her partner and two sons live in social housing. She is recovering from spinal surgery. Her partner has had to temporarily give up work to care for her and their two sons. They are on Universal Credit with no savings. Their existing fridge/freezer has stopped working and they need help to get a replacement.
£120 needed for car repairs
This young man suffers from anxiety and depression since the death of his mother last year. He is unable to work and receives Universal Credit. He lives in a rented home with his stepdad. He needs to get new brakes and tyres for his car to enable him to get back to work and to visit his three sons who live with his ex in Essex. Your donations will enable the car repairs to get done.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
J is learning disabled. She witnessed domestic violence as a child and was a victim of abuse as an adult. She had one secure partner who left her money when he died. Her next partner and his mum subjected J to financial and emotional abuse. They took her money, used her name for benefit fraud and isolated her from her family. She has now been rehoused with a full care package in place. But her new place does not have any white goods. She receives disability benefits so money is tight. Could you please help provide J with a fridge freezer?
£200 needed for a cooker
K was physically assaulted and financially abused by her husband. He took out credit in her name and left her in debt. He forced her to go to India in an attempt to remove her from his life. K befriended someone on social media who helped her return to the UK only to force her into caring for a stranger's disabled children. She was not allowed out of the house and barely fed. K escaped and has now been rehoused. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and needs help with setting up her new home.
£200 needed for help with household bills
D has experienced domestic abuse and is under significant stress as her ex partner, who struggles with alcohol, has been turning up unexpectedly. In order to establish clear and safe boundaries around child access she has needed to pay for a solicitors letter resulting in an unexpected cost. This has added financial pressure and is affecting her ability to manage the household gas/electric bills.
£200 needed for a voucher for baby items
S is a single mum to two young children and is expecting a baby in a few weeks. S hadn't planned on having anymore children and donated all her older children's belongings that they had grown out of. S used to work with children with additional needs but had to stop due to lack of support and child care. She is in receipt of benefits, but lives in a private rented home, where the Universal Credit does not cover the rent. Could you please help S with a voucher to help her buy the cot, bedding, car seat, clothing, and nappies she needs?
£100 needed for swimming lessons
J is a single mum with two children under 6. Recently diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism, she is navigating life after fleeing domestic coercive and oppressive abuse. She has been diagnosed with symptoms which have stopped her leaving the house, is unable to work and has a low income. She would appreciate support to enable the children to access swimming lessons, contributing to their health and safety. J will be receiving help to enable her to budget long term.
£200 needed for curtains, bedding, kitchen appliances, rug
Y was experiencing domestic abuse from her father which resulted in her leaving the family home and becoming homeless. Y had to leave all of her belongings at her fathers house due to it being unsafe to enter the property, which has resulted in Y having no bed, sofa, or kitchen appliances. By helping Y with her household items, you will help Y be able to have somewhere safe she can call home that is free from abuse. Y has been placed in supported housing where she is safe.
£8,075,879
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
64,323
individuals helped by Acts 435