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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.
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The average time for a need to be fully funded is currently 2 days
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
N and A have gained their own unfurnished tenancy after having to leave their own country where their home was destroyed. They love cooking, so having their own flat and white goods in order to store and prepare food is much needed. Please can you help them with funds for a fridge freezer?
£200 needed for carpet fitting
L is suffering from post traumatic stress disorder and severe anxiety after fleeing a violent relationship. She has been living in a refuge but has recently been granted her own home. L fled her former home with nothing other than her clothes in a suitcase. Her only income is from benefits but she is looking for work. Sadly she has no savings or close family to help her. The new property has no carpets and L is desperate to make it somewhere warm and homely. We are praying our kind Acts 435 donors will come to her rescue with the fitting cost of free of charge carpets.
£200 needed for a chest of drawers and a television
This lady is moving from temporary accommodation to a permanent home. She is receiving Universal Credit but, due to the cost-of-living, is unable to fully furnish her property. This lady has received a microwave from St Vincent de Paul and this is making a difference in that she now can eat healthy food. She has approached us as she has nowhere to store her clothes and would appreciate a chest of drawers. This lady would also like a television as she cannot afford to go out, and this will allow her to have recreational opportunity.
£180 needed for a bed, wardrobe, two sets of drawers and a microwave
T is a young lady trying to rebuild her life following being a drug addict and her partner being imprisoned. She has two children that she is currently not allowed to see. T has been given a flat and would like your help to get a bed, a wardrobe, two sets of drawers and a microwave. She suffers with epilepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and is currently unable to work. T is struggling to afford these herself, as her income is Universal Credit for Limited Capability, and would be grateful for any help. Thanks.
£200 needed for a fridge freezer
This client is a single mother of two children, aged 6 and 2, the older child is autistic and not in school. The family were in temporary accommodation for two years until recently, which was fully furnished. They have been moved into a property with no furnishing or amenities. A fridge freezer would make a considerable difference to their quality of life and the mother’s ability to provide healthy food for the family. She is unable to work and receives Universal Credit. Thank you in advance.
£200 needed for a sofa bed
N, a single mother, is asking for help towards buying a sofa bed. She is currently trying to find a two bedroom property, however, this is proving difficult due to the housing crisis and the lack of two bedroom rental properties in the area. At the moment she is sharing a one bedroom flat with young son. N plans to turn her living room into a bedroom, which is why she is in need of a sofa bed for herself, allowing her son to have access to his own room as he grows.
£200 needed for food
J has heart failure and has had to stop working due to ill health. His only income is Universal Credit. He is a single parent and has 2 young children to support. J has been helped by family as much as possible but they are now struggling financially too. We have supported J with a claim for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and to access the medical appointments that he needs. Whilst the PIP claim is ongoing, J is struggling to afford his bills and food for his family. We would be grateful of any donations towards a food voucher, thank you.
£140 needed for curtains and poles
This young lady is struggling having no contact with her children and her partner in prison. She has a new flat but needs help getting curtains and curtain poles for three windows as she currently just has sheets stuck to the windows. She also suffers with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and epilepsy which is currently worse due to the stress she is under. Her income is Universal Credit with Limited Capability. She would appreciate any assistance you could give her to get these and improve her home. Thank you
£200 needed for a double buggy
S lives in the local community, is not working due to looking after her family and receives Universal Credit. She has four children and is now expecting twins. Although she has some items from her previous children the one thing she desperately needs, but unfortunately doesn't have the spare means to buy, is a double buggy. She needs one that can cater for children from birth to toddler age so that she won't need to buy another as they grow older. Any donations would be gratefully received.
£7,766,559
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
62,430
individuals helped by Acts 435