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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 10 days
£200 needed for a cooker
C and her three young children have had to flee their home due to domestic violence, leaving all their belongings behind. They have a new place to live now, but need help to make it a home. C currently has no cooking facilities, so is unable to cook meals for herself and her children. She is working hard to rebuild her life and create a safe new home for herself and her family.
£200 needed for carpet fitting
T is currently living in a women's refuge after fleeing a violent and abusive relationship. She has now been offered a new place of her own but is starting from scratch with almost nothing. She's looking for work but at the moment her only income is from Universal Credit, so she very little. The new property isn't carpeted and T is worried about heating bills, damp, noise and complaints from neighbours. We're hoping that a kind ACTS donor will come to her rescue.
£200 needed for household items including kettle, toaster, small fridge, chair, and drawers
T is a single man, who has moved into a new flat. He was made homeless after his previous landlord sold the accommodation and has since been able to move down to this area, but the flat is empty. He has been able to access some items for the house, but still needs a number of small items to benefit in his daily living. We are requesting support to be able to purchase a kettle, small fridge, toaster, chest of drawers and chair.
£200 needed for a single bed
P a mum of an 11 year old is currently suffering from ill health as well as poor mental health. They have had damp and mould issues in their private rented accommodation which have been reported to the landlord, they have had to throw out all their bedding. The foodbank has been able to help replace these, but during this conversation P said the child had no bed and was sharing with her. It would be highly beneficial to both mum and child if they could get help with a new bedframe and mattress.
£120 needed for clothes and toiletries
This gentleman is living on Universal Credit, and after covering essential bills, there is nothing left for clothes or toiletries. He is struggling to maintain basic dignity. A small amount of help would allow him to buy clean clothes, essential toiletries, and bring some comfort during a very difficult time.
£115 needed for a freezer
C and her 3 young children have had to flee their home due to domestic violence, leaving all their belongings behind. They have a new home now, but need help to make it a home. C currently has no freezer, so is unable to buy frozen food items or batch cook and freeze meals to make her budget stretch further. She is working hard to rebuild her life and create a safe new home for herself and her family.
£180 needed for uniform, clothes, toiletries and bedspreads
A is a single mother raising 4 children after her partner passed away last year. She works but cannot access benefits, and the family needs help with their basic needs. Two of her children need new uniform items. The other two children could use some new clothes and underwear but are now too old to access the local children's clothes bank. The family also needs new toiletries and new bedspreads. Please can you help?
£200 needed for office equipment to set up own business
C is looking to set up her own business and needs essential office equipment, as she takes the important step of establishing her own business. She requires a chair, desk, laptop and printer. She has been unemployed for some time and requires these funds to start her business. C is at the very beginning of what promises to be a meaningful and purposeful journey. She has shown genuine passion, determination, and commitment to building something positive and sustainable for herself.
£200 needed for an electric cooker
H is a single mum to a young daughter. She has recently been moved to a new property that has no cooker and can't cook hot meals for herself and her daughter. H receives benefits. Due to moving costs incurred H is unable to afford to buy a cooker. Please can you help.
£7,988,489
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
63,794
individuals helped by Acts 435