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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.
£50 needed for a heated blanket Read full storyGive to an urgent need today!
The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 6 days
£200 needed for gas, electric and a food voucher
S is fifty nine and up to December she worked full-time as a driving instructor until an accident with her foot meant she could not concentrate with the pain and had to reduce her hours. This is causing S significant anxiety as she lives alone and has to pay all the rent and bills. We are supporting with a benefits claim but this could take up to six weeks. In the meantime, S has no income coming in which means she has no money for food or to top-up her meters. Please could you help? Thank you.
£140 needed for curtains for five windows
This gentleman came into our area after life became too much. He suffered a mental breakdown at fifty years old, losing his job, home and family support. He has been rehoused with very limited belongings and his home has two very large windows that offer no privacy and let all the heat out. We are hoping, with your help, to fit curtains or blinds at five windows to help him feel less exposed and more warmer in his safe space. Due to job loss, this is something out of this gentleman's reach and it is affecting his mental health.
£200 needed for a washing machine
B is a single mum who is working part-time and is due to have her second baby in April. She has fallen into debt due to increases in the cost of living. The worry of how she will manage is impacting on her sleep and well being. B's washing machine has broken and she is now washing her daughter's clothes by hand, which is physically difficult for her due to her pregnancy. Please can you help us support B to purchase a replacement washing machine to help relieve some of the pressure and worry she is under?
£65 needed for 'Life in the UK' test
This single mum, who has a four year old daughter and has lived in the UK for most of her life, has been told that she must do the 'Life in the UK' test in order to stay. Her Universal Credit payments have been cut until she does this. Mum is unable to pay for the test and study guide as she is currently unable to work, due to her daughter's learning difficulties. This means that the child is only attending school a few hours a day and mum needs to be available to look after her.
£200 needed for a washing machine
S has been referred to Gateway for benefit advice as she has had to reduce her hours of work due to an accident. She was self-employed which has left her in financial difficulties and it is causing her lots of anxiety as she has always worked and paid her way. S has been using a launderette for some months now, as her washing machine has been broken, but she is struggling to get there. Trying to hand wash is causing S a lot of pain as she has to stand over the sink. Please can you help her?
£200 needed for a cooker
M, who came to this country from Somalia over ten years ago, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and depression, partly because of his experiences when growing up. He is also an alcoholic who suffers from seizures at times and has a history of falling over. M is physically very weak and needs to use crutches to walk. He is currently dependent on Employment and Support Allowance as his mental and physical problems mean he is unable to work. £200 is needed to get a cooker as M has no cooking facilities.
£200 needed for a washing machine
Our client has severe mental health problems including anxiety and depression. She struggles to go out, due to a past traumatic event, and now suffers from post traumatic stress disorder. Our client doesn't have a washing machine and cannot purchase this herself due to also having debts she is trying to pay off. This lady, whose only source of income is Universal Credit, is struggling to wash her clothes by hand as she cannot go out to use the launderette due to her anxiety.
£100 needed for a phone
We are at present supporting somebody seeking sanctuary in the UK from Afghanistan. His phone screen was smashed during his journey to the UK and he has not been able to speak to his family in three months. This person is currently sharing a phone with a friend. Our experience is that a phone really is essential for keeping up to speed with Home Office procedures and medical appointments, so to have his own phone would be an immense blessing.
£200 needed for delivery and installation of a cooker and cooking items
M, who came here from Somalia over ten years ago, suffers from post traumatic stress disorder and depression, partly due to his experiences when growing up. He is an alcoholic who suffers from seizures and has a history of falls. M needs to use crutches to walk. He is currently dependent on Employment and Support Allowance as his mental and physical problems mean he is unable to work. £200 is needed for delivery and installation of a cooker and basic cooking items, as he has no cooking facilities.
£7,766,559
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
62,430
individuals helped by Acts 435