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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
£100 needed for a mobile phone
N is having a difficult time right now, his mum passed away and then his wife passed away, he is currently living in a bedroom in a multi occupancy house. He is struggling with health issues and mental health issues. We have signposted N to our holistic advice worker and to mental health services in our area. He is alone most of the time and is need of a phone to contact hospitals, GPs and other health services.
£120 needed for food
S is currently experiencing difficulties with his mental health and is not fit for work at this time. He is receiving support from the surgery’s mental health team and is in the process of arranging his benefits. However, he is finding this particularly challenging as a single person and is struggling to afford food. Any support you are able to offer would be greatly appreciated.
£200 needed for travel expenses and clothing
The applicant is 19 year old asylum-seeker who is very isolated and vulnerable. He is currently accommodated in a Home Office hotel and receives £9 a week. He cannot afford the cost of travel to his solicitor's office weekly. He also recently joined a running club in central London but cannot afford to travel there. The funds will be used to top up his Oyster card so he can travel to his appointments weekly and to issue an e-voucher to buy sports clothing.
£190 needed for food and other essentials
This lady lives alone and she’s really struggling to pay the bills, be able to eat and get the essential like washing powder. Her son has been staying with her. He has been out of work due to an injury so she has had to fund everything herself. It would be incredible if we could get her all of the shopping items she needs. Washing powder, fabric softeners, and long lasting foods that can keep her going while she gets back on her feet.
£200 needed for a pushchair and fridge freezer
This family of five are in temporary housing experiencing financial hardship. They have three children including a 13 month old. Their fridge freezer has broken, leaving them unable to safely store food and drink. They also need a pushchair to take the baby with them whilst getting the older children to school. The parents are learning English to gain work but currently rely on benefits.Your donation would help meet these basic needs and support stability.
£200 needed for a cooker
C has been living in supported accommodation with her young daughter for three years. She has just been offered a social housing property of her own, but it is unfurnished. C has very little income, and whilst her family have pulled together to scrape together enough for some household items, they haven't been able to afford a cooker between all of them. Your help to buy a cooker would mean she could cook proper meals for her and her daughter, meaning they can eat healthy meals more affordably.
£200 needed for a washing machine
G fled domestic abuse from his ex-partner, with his teenage son. Since then they have been 'sofa surfing' with acquaintances and contacts for nearly a year. G was left with mental health difficulties, which meant he lost his job. He has secured a new social housing property, but he has no funds to furnish or equip it. Your help to buy a cooker would mean that G could cook proper meals for himself and his son, meaning they can eat more healthily and affordably.
£120 needed for maternity clothing
L has an extremely limited income which barely covers her daily living costs. She has just found out she is pregnant, and she's not able to afford any maternity clothes. Without proper clothing she's struggling to stay comfortable and maintain a sense of dignity during a physically and emotionally demanding time. Your help to buy some basic maternity clothing would allow her to attend appointments and go about daily life without discomfort and embarrassment.
£100 needed for a mobile phone
A was homeless and sleeping on the streets, until she was supported into a temporary hostel. She doesn't have a mobile phone, which is making it very difficult for her support workers to keep in touch with her, and for her to access her Universal Credit and appointment details. Your help to buy her a mobile phone will mean she can access the support she needs.
£8,075,879
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
64,323
individuals helped by Acts 435