Acts 435 now supports over half of Christians Against Poverty churches
Together Acts 435 and Christians Against Poverty are often called 'a marriage made in heaven'. As people reach out for debt help, they are often are in need of other support during their journey; their washing machine breaks, they become unwell and need travel costs, or are unable to afford school uniform for their children. On a journey out of debt Acts 435 can step in, help to fill the gap, and support CAP Clients to stay on track to becoming debt free.
The 2025 CAP Client Report highlighted the types of needs that CAP Clients are going without. It showed 59% of CAP clients were struggling to afford a weekly shop and 63% struggling to afford a bed and mattress because of financial pressures.
Alongside these needs, many said that they were in need of other specific items, and were going without a basic necessity such as; a cooker, a sofa or curtains. These basic items are the exact type of needs that Acts 435 can support to bless someone, bring hope and support their wellbeing.
CAP goes beyond debt advice and supports churches to meet other needs in their communities; such as CAP Job Clubs and Life Skills. Both courses provide invaluable help and support for people when they need it most, at which point they may also be in need of specific items; interview clothes or a pair of work boots or help settling into a home. This support can be provided by partnering, for free, with Acts 435.
At Acts 435, we are grateful to already equip over 51% of CAP churches with our free resource to help individuals in their local communities. However, with so many people still going without basic essentials, we want to reach even more churches. Together, practical generosity and ongoing local support can truly transform lives.
If your church runs a CAP service and has not yet partnered with Acts 435, fill out our enquiry form today. To see this partnership in action, read about our recent visit to Hope Central, a church-affiliated charity supporting people out of debt through CAP.
Sam* has been working with her local Christians Against Poverty church for debt help. She has a job, but her income is very low. She has been struggling with her mental health, and she needs prescribed medication. She couldn't access free prescriptions as she is working and disqualified, but this was a very difficult issue for Sam, as it meant that she was not not taking her medication because she cannot afford it. Sam asked for help with a donation for a pre-paid prescription passport, which would mean that she could manage to keep her job and regulate her mental health a little better.
Acts 435 donors stepped in, and gave towards her desperate request for help. Sam was "full of thanks" for the donors who gave to meet her need, and the local Advocate said that it would make a huge difference to her, and help her to keep her on track with her plan to get out of debt.
“I find Acts 435 is the perfect partner for our debt service because it enables me to provide help quickly, and with a minimum amount of paperwork. Since 2017 we have successfully raised over £15,000, most of it via Acts 435, to help the local community. The most common request recently has been for electricity top-ups and heating oil. As soon as the money is raised, in usually a few days, I am able to order the voucher or oil and the client is delighted, and their additional worry and fear, is removed.”
Jonathan, Debt Centre Manager, Enniskillen