About Acts 435
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. Follow us on Twitter @acts435
Acts 435 Description
When so many people need so much help, giving can sometimes feel hit and miss, and choosing between charities can be hard. Acts 435 puts people who can give in touch with people who are in need with the Church as the physical, face-to-face forum to enable virtual, online giving.
When someone needs to request financial help, they meet the advocate for their local church taking part in Acts 435. The advocates are the crucial link between people who need financial help, and people who want to help. They serve as an advocate (spokesperson) for those in need in their community, and put their requests on the Acts 435 website.
The advocates are all volunteers, and are worshipping members of their church. They are people who have a heart to help those in need, and they keep details of their meetings confidential. The advocates are supported by the Acts 435 team, and receive training and help.
Reviews
This message comes from one of our wonderful Advocates, Paula. On a daily basis she encounters those in need, and is very grateful when donors are able to help. Could you show someone they're cared about today?
www.acts435.org.uk/give
#FridayFeeling
Acts 435 was inspired by the works of the early church, as described in Acts 4:35. The early disciples of the risen Christ shared their possessions, and passed money to the apostles to give to anyone who had need. #WednesdayWisdom
URGENT REQUEST: this lady will be evicted on Monday unless we can fulfill this request. Can you help please?
https://acts435.org.uk/R16306
We love it when an Advocate begins partnering with us and finds out just what it’s all about! #AdvocateTuesday #CharityTuesday
We’ve had this urgent request in. It’ll help this boy start again, can you help?
www.acts435.org.uk/R16290
What an encouraging message to receive from one of our recipients! To all of our donors and supporters- thank you, and keep going! #mondaymotivation
We love a positive crowdfunding story - it’s what we’re all about!
Need that #FridayFeeling? How about donating to one of our requests that expire today?
www.acts435.org.uk/R16128 www.acts435.org.uk/R16129
#ThursdayThoughts
Want to make a real difference in your community, but not sure how to identify the need?
Easy! Just go to our website, and filter the requests for help by region to find someone in need near you. It's that simple.
www.acts435.org.uk/give
Reading this lady's lovely note has put smiles on our faces too! Thank you for blessing our recipients in such simple but life changing ways.
We've just seen this URGENT request for a bus pass. We're not sure how the child will make it to school otherwise. Can anyone help to meet this today? www.acts435.org.uk/R16232
‘Things work so much better in partnership’ - take a look at how Acts 435 works alongside local authorities, communities and other organisations such as Christians Against Poverty UK. And how more than one person can take on the Advocate role: www.acts435.org.uk/…/spotli…/advocate -spotlight-paul-cowdell
S is 71 and suffers from osteoporosis, with several fractures in her back. Despite this, she still does voluntary work which she really enjoys. When her washing machine broke, Acts 435 donors helped to buy her a new one. In doing so, they gifted her much more than just an appliance. #mondaymotivation
We’re always inspired and encouraged by our supporters. Thank you! #FridayFeeling
We have two expiring requests, both of which are for fridges. These situations are both difficult, but could be made that little bit easier by having one less thing to worry about.
W lives in shared accomodation, but suffers from anxiety and would benefit from his own fridge: www.acts435.org.uk/R16044
This couple have been through two harrowing ordeals, and are in need of a fresh start: www.acts435.org.uk/R16049
Thank you to all of you who donated generously in the very busy, and often expensive, holiday season of August! We've been blown away by how quickly requests have been met. On behalf of all our Advocates, and more importantly our recipients, thank you!