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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
Your generous gift allowed me to buy their uniforms and shoes and seeing them walk into school feeling proud and prepared brought tears to my eyes.
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 9 days
£200 needed for a washing machine
C is a single mum caring for two children, the youngest of whom is one year old and the other child is nine. Her only source of income is benefits. As a single mum, C has no one to help her look after the children. The family are in temporary accommodation and are being moved to a longer term property (but still classed as temporary). The accommodation they are moving into has no fridge or freezer or washing machine. C would be so grateful for your help to purchase one of these items.
£100 needed for a chest of drawers
We are hoping to support a mum and her young son living in Cardiff who are currently sharing a room. Mum would like to encourage him to sleep in his own bedroom so would appreciate some drawers to help make it an inviting space for him. The family are on a low income and are unable to cover the cost of these items themselves.
£200 needed for a cooker
A is a mother of four young children under 10. She has recently been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. She is living on Universal Credit as she is unable to work because of health issues. She is unable to buy any white goods as she cannot afford it and is desperate to get a cooker to be able to cook healthy meals for her family. She is grateful for anyone who can help her to get a cooker for her young family.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
A and her husband T live in the private rented sector and have just taken on care of T's 14 year old daughter as her mother is struggling with her behaviour. Due to health issues A is unable to work and but T does work part time but only on minimum pay. Their fridge freezer has broken and cannot be repaired and they do not have the funds to replace it. There isn't provision in Rochdale for this unless you are moving home. Can you help?
£200 needed for a new oven
This applicant has been struggling on a low income for a long time and is currently working with CAP because of a number of debts that have built up. Budgeting is a real challenge and she has no reserves for when things go wrong. When her cooker broke a few weeks ago, she did not know what she was going to do. Please could you help improve her situation by make a donation towards a new electric oven?
£200 needed for a washing machine
This gentleman is a refugee with leave to remain. He is very keen to find full time work, has worked hard to improve his English and has given his time to volunteer in our food club. Recently, he has been given the opportunity to move into his own flat but has very limited money to furnish it as he is on Universal Credit and working part time. He needs a washing machine and would be very grateful for any help that you could give.
£200 needed for the supply and fitting of a door
A mum is caring for her 8-year-old son, who has Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Due to his needs, she is unable to work and relies on benefits. His condition can lead to behaviours that challenge including damage to household property. Several items need replacing, including Mum’s bedroom door, which was damaged during an episode of dysregulation. The ongoing costs are leaving Mum out of pocket, and she cannot afford to replace the door. Praying that our generous donors can help.
£125 needed for a starter pack for a new mum
B is living in UK on a visa connected to her husband. She worked as a carer but is now on maternity leave in readiness for her son's due date. She only receives maternity pay and no other benefits as they are not entitled. Her husband is working round the clock to make ends meet. They already have a son aged 10 and daughter aged 4. They need help in the basics ready for child birth to assist at the beginning and the essential items which will help greatly, including baby clothes, nappies, breast feeding bras, nipple shields, breast pads, a breastfeeding pillow and maternity pads. Can you help?
£80 needed for a safe table and chairs
This lady is a Christians Against Poverty (CAP) client, originally from Romania who has only just been granted settled status, and is waiting for benefits to be set up. She is a single parent to a 2-year old daughter who needs constant care because of a brain injury due to a fall. She urgently needs a simple but safe table and seats to help her feed and care for her daughter.
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