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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.
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 7 days
£200 needed for a washing machine
L is a single man who has just been housed after a period of homelessness. He is on benefits and struggles with his mental health. He is being supported by his local food bank and other agencies. L is struggling with the costs of launderettes and would find having his own washing machine of great benefit to him. Any support to enable L to purchase a washing machine would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
£185 needed for a refurbished laptop
H is an asylum seeker from Eritrea. They are learning English at college, attending the 2 sessions per week and trying to study more in their free time. In June, they have their end of year exams. H wants to be able to continue studying through the holidays and access online learning resources. Having a laptop will make this so much easier and more rewarding. In the future, when their English is good enough, they would like to train to be a nurse.
£100 needed for a phone
C is currently in need of support to replace their mobile phone which was recently stolen while they were out in public. They are not in a financial position to afford a full replacement at this time. C lives on a limited budget due to health barriers. Having a phone is essential for their day to day life, for safety and travel. It allows them to stay in contact with services and coordinate appointments.
£200 needed for a fridge/freezer
M and his brother C live together. They are clients of our Chartham pantry. They are on benefits. Both have learning difficulties and struggle to communicate. Their neighbour looks out for them. Their fridge/freezer is old and the fridge part is no longer working. The fridge is making loud banging noises and they are unable to keep food cool. They would be grateful if you could donate towards a new fridge/freezer for them.
£200 needed for a washing machine
This lady has been bereaved by suicide, in 2024 her son took his own life after struggling with alcohol addiction and ill health for a number of years. Unfortunately, because of her trauma, grief and poor mental health, she has been unable to work and has found herself in financial hardship. Due to her lack of funds, this lady has been unable to purchase a washing machine when hers broke, and has been finding this very difficult.
£200 needed for a washing machine
This young gentleman suffers from severe disability and mobility issues. He has the opportunity to move into more suitable accommodation for his needs but has to start from scratch for equipment and furnishing. Our Church/Foodbank is helping to source items for him and we would love to be able to purchase a washing machine for his new housing and we would install it for him. Many thanks in advance for any gifts.
£200 needed for a fridge-freezer
C is a single mum with her 16 year old living at home and often looking after her 5 grandchildren aged between 1-11 as well. She suffers from numerous health conditions including anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and back problems. Some of her medication needs to be kept in a fridge, but her current fridge-freezer is currently making loud noises, and the back is getting very hot. She is in receipt of Universal Credit and is unable to replace it. Are you able to help?
£150 needed for food and heating
A is a single lady who has built up debt over many years. She is now working and this is going well for her. She is pursuing a bankruptcy, but paying the fee will make it difficult for her to manage day to day living in the next few months. support towards her food and other necessities including electricity in the short term would really make a difference.
£185 needed for a refurbished laptop
F is a refugee from Africa. She is currently attending English classes once a week, and would like a laptop to help her study at home. She can't afford this on the money that she is receiving. She says "I would like to have a good future. When my English becomes better, I would like to work as a teacher or nurse, or in an office. Thank you for helping me and supporting my education."
£8,075,879
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
64,323
individuals helped by Acts 435