1. “Then they would give the money to each as any had need” Acts 4:35

2. 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

3. 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

4. Key Statistics
Over 15,000 people helped since charity launched in 2010
Over £1,450,000 gone directly to help those in need
Over 400 participating churches and charities

5. Stories Microwave and mini fridge for family with twins in hostel
Mood lamp for little boy with ADHD – now sleeps through the night
Tent, camping stove and bicycle to support homeless bricklayer

6. The Website Provides a simple place of exchange:
Requests for assistance posted anonymously
Donors respond by gifting money to meet the request

8. Church experiences
Some churches 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. ‘ ...giving to anyone who has need.’
‘ ...giving to anyone who has need.’