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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 2 days
£135 needed for a laptop
We are supporting a man who has fled from war-torn Sudan. He would find it invaluable to have a laptop to help him with his studies of English and to deal with the other inevitable emails and attached documents that are involved with his asylum application. We are keen to do all we can to support him as he starts to make a new life in the UK.
£150 needed for a copy of a marriage certificate and a counter top fridge
X, in her 40s, with poor physical and mental health, reliant on Universal Credit, needs to produce a copy of her marriage certificate for verifying her identity in the job she has applied for, as a carer. This will cost approx. £20. She also needs a counter-top fridge. She lives in a shared house and her things keep getting stolen by her housemates from the communal fridge. Therefore, she would like her own, lockable fridge, to keep in her bedroom.
£200 needed for laptop for studying
A is isolated because he speaks little English and struggles to join events because he's on a very low income. He has low mood and health problems which mean getting out and about are extra challenging. A laptop would allow A to improve his English through online websites that aren't accessible on a smartphone. A is trying to learn coding to improve his employability in the future. A laptop will allow A to build his skills and confidence in English and coding and increase his employment chances.
£200 needed for arrears to secure an independent tenancy
A lives in temporary homeless accommodation. He has been offered a council home, in order to access this he needs to have arrears under £100 . A has £300 arrears because his Universal credit was sanctioned. A has a payment plan to gradually pay the arrears. A works part time and studies part time, aiming to improve his future opportunities. £200 would allow A to move out of shared accommodation and into more suitable secure, stable home where he can live more independently.
£200 needed for AI Smart Glasses
This lady in mid 60’s, registered as Deaf/Blind due to Usher’s syndrome and received disability payments. The smart glasses use artificial intelligence via the internet and glasses to take pictures of what she is holding and verbally narrated into her hearing aid. Used for reading labels for medication, cooking etc massively improving independence.
£170 needed for food and clothing
B is an young Asylum seeker who lives in Home Office accommodation. He receives Subsistence Allowance of just £9 per week. He is part of the street soccer programme and is keen to participate. Unfortunately he does not have the appropriate footwear or clothing to engage in this activity, which would benefit his well-being. He is also struggling to buy food and needs support with this.
£100 needed for transport to maintain family and church links
C has been out of prison for 3 months after a long sentence. He struggles with social anxiety but is doing well, mainly because of family support and getting involved with church groups. He has just moved to temporary accommodation where he will live for 3 months but it is at the other end of the city from support networks. He will struggle to meet the cost of using public transport on a regular basis. Help with transport costs would enable him to keep in contact and build on good relationships he has made.
£200 needed for moving costs
This single lady is on benefits and unable to work because of her mental health. She is desperate to move from Hastings to Rye to be near her daughter and three grandchildren so she can support them and will get support from her daughter. She has found a flat there which is smaller and more manageable for her and she has someone with a van who will move her furniture and possessions. She has enough to be able to pay for some of this and is asking for help with the balance so that she is able to move nearer family.
£80 needed for van hire
E is a single mum on benefits. She had to move suddenly as her landlord was selling the property. She was able to move into a rented property and had help moving most of her belongings. She is needing to hire a van to help with moving larger items. She is unable to afford this. She would be very grateful for any help you are able to give.
£7,766,559
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
62,430
individuals helped by Acts 435