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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 3 days
£165 needed for small skip hire
Young single mum on universal credit is struggling to make ends meet. The house is in very poor condition and mum has let things just build up. She has tried to remove most rubbish but it just cannot be done without a skip . The housing association is threatening to evict her if the conditions do not improve. A lot of the rubbish is in bags in the front garden so need moving. Please can you help.
£200 needed for a washing machine
N is a single mother who has recently left a domestic violence situation. As a result she's moved into an unfurnished property and she's without a washing machine. N suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and agoraphobia making it extremely difficult for her to visit a launderette. she's been hand-washing clothes in the sink as she only has a shower in the bathroom. N is currently in the 6 week wait for Universal Credit and is struggling to make ends meet with her limited income.
£200 needed for car repairs
We have a resident in supported housing after homelessness and divorce, recovering from suicidal depression. He is rebuilding his life through these steps: (1) car/mobility, (2) employment, (3) independent housing. He has secured a car and a part-time role as a funeral operative, which requires 24/7 on-call mobility. He doesn't have the full amount for the £530.15 repair and needs support to raise the full balance. Funding will enable his return to work, progress towards independent accommodation, and support ongoing recovery.
£200 needed for rent
S is an asylum seeker with no recourse to public funds living on her own in a shared accommodation and struggling to make ends meet at the moment due to no more work since last month. She had managed to pay December with her savings but it's not enough to cover all her bills. She has secured a part time job due to start mid February but the landlord needs his payment as soon as possible. She needs support to help her out through this distressing situation.
£200 needed for an electric cooker
K is a single mum to 2 young children. Her cooker has broken as it was very old. K is being supported by the Citizens Advice who referred her to ourselves. K receives benefits and is unable to afford to replace her old cooker. Could you please help raise funds so K can cook proper hot meals for herself & her children?
£105 needed for window blinds
E is a single mum in receipt of benefits. She had to move out of her property as her landlord is selling it. She was due to be made homeless, but found a property to rent. She needs blinds for the lounge window, for privacy, as the house is close to the road, and people can see clearly into the house. She would be very grateful for any support with this.
£150 needed for a Chromebook
This man suffered severe mental abuse from his partner for years. It has left him with anxiety and depression. He has a mental health support worker who is helping him with his Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. He receives Personnal Independence Payment and Universal Credit. He needs a Chromebook, a small laptop, to access courses to help him return to work. Can you help?
£200 needed for treatment
Just before Christmas, A suffered a significant stroke, which has left her with major mobility loss. Her recovery is uncertain, and her disability has placed immense additional pressure on M, who is now caring not only for both boys but also for his wife. This family are exhausted and isolated. There is, however, a genuine possibility that with specifically neuro physiotherapy (nerve stimulation and balance training) could help A regain mobility. We could help towards the first four sessions.
£180 needed for a shopping voucher for food and toiletries
S has health issues including Crohn's disease, that make life more difficult and more expensive! She needs a gluten free diet and needs to use incontinence pads, neither of which are cheap. She has come to us for some help and we are encouraging her to apply for Personal Independence Payment, but the application process takes months, longer if unsuccessful first time around. Please could you help her and her partner with a voucher to help with the extra cost of having a special diet? Thank you
£7,680,444
given to people in need
100%
of requests met by donors in full
61,949
individuals helped by Acts 435