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“Then they would give the money to each as any had need”

Acts 4:35

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What is it?

  • A resource for churches and charities serving those in need in their local community
  • A website connecting those in need and those who want to help, protecting anonymity and confidentiality
  • An opportunity to provide practical help for specific items in a simple way

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Why was it set up?

  • Recognition of donor fatigue – people want their money to count. Acts 435 provides direct giving
  • Belief that a small gift can make a big difference in moments of crisis
  • Provision for unusual items, small items given to quickly

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Key statistics

  • Over 60,000 people helped since charity launched in 2010
  • Over £7,500,000 gone directly to help those in need
  • Over 600 participating churches and charities

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Stories

Stories

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The Website

The Website

  • Provides a simple place of exchange
  • Requests for assistance are posted anonymously
  • Donors respond by gifting money to meet the request

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  • Some churches and charities have received over £10,000 a year through Acts 435 to help individuals in their community
  • Funds they could not have raised themselves
  • A resource alongside other ministries to go that extra mile

Churches and charities

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Advocates

Advocates

  • This is a key role
  • Meets with the person in need and posts request on Acts website
  • Can have lots of advocates, share a log-in, work through referrers
  • We ask advocates to let congregations know about the giving side of Acts 435 as many donors meet local requests

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Donors

  • Could be anyone in the country or indeed the world
  • People who like to give directly to meet need - no admin or overhead costs
  • Donors choose which requests seem to them of greatest need and give accordingly

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www.acts435.org.uk

‘ ...giving to anyone who has need.’