AOK: Helping those in need, hardship or distress
ABOUT US
Acts of Kindness was set up in 2011 with a number of trustees from churches within Redditch, after seeing the challenging circumstances a number of people faced in our town.
Initially, we helped people with food parcels, clothes and small items of furniture as we were able to. However in 2013 there were major benefit changes throughout the country which meant that the need to provide food parcels for people increased by 297%. In response to this, Acts of Kindness then partnered with Trussell Trust, who are a national charity that then predominately provided food for people in crisis where each person is given ten meals over a three day period of non-perishable foods.
The need for food parcels continued to increase and in July 2014 Acts of Kindness became a fully registered Charity:1157916.
In the year 2024–2025, Redditch Foodbank distributed 3,128 emergency food parcels to local people in crisis. Of these, 1,123 (36%) went to children and 2,005 (64%) to adults, highlighting the ongoing levels of food insecurity and need across the community. The foodbank supported 802 unique referrals and assisted a total of 1,438 households, providing vital help when it was most needed.
In 2025, Acts of Kindness continues to work with over 100 referral partners, not just for emergency food parcels, but for access to various other provision including white goods and household items, as well as wellbeing connect groups and 1-2-1 wellbeing support. The charity continues to expand, and has partnered with The Project, to provide accredited benefits and welfare advice and support. AOK actively responds to the needs of the Redditch community and is always looking for opportunities to support the fantastic work going on in the community.
WHATS ON

Jewellery making ~ all materials provided
Tea and Coffee provided
Contact Carrie for more information on 07311144942 or wellbeing@redditch.foodbank.org.uk
PARTNERS
We work with various referral agencies, some statutory and others non-statutory.
Also we work closely with the following partners:

Trussell
We’re an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. We work together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on.

The Project
The Project improves financial wellbeing and prevents homelessness through offering accredited information, advice and guidance in Welfare Benefits, Housing, Wellbeing and Debt.

Oasis Christian Centre
Oasis Christian Centre is a church located at the heart of Redditch just opposite the bus and train stations. They work closely with Redditch Foodbank, Acts of Kindness and Christians Against Poverty, whose vision is to see individuals break free from debt and poverty.

Christians Against Poverty
Based at No24 Church Green East and partnered with Oasis Christian Centre, CAP provide free debt help, transforming lives of individuals on their way out of debt.

The Old Needleworks Foundation
A hub of wellbeing offering Mental Health and Wellbeing guidance and support
in the heart of Redditch

BENS Groups
Providing a holistic approach to a child with emotional, social and communication difficulties and their families, through 1-2-1 support and group activities.
DONATIONS
CHEQUE
Account Name: Acts of Kindness
Christmas Project
If you would like to make a financial contribution to the Christmas project via cheque please make out to ACTS of Kindness and send to:
BANK TRANSFER
Bank: Natwest
Account Name: Acts of Kindness
Account Sort Code: 54-30-35
Account Number: 38773538
Christmas Project
If you would like to make a financial contribution to the Christmas project please add Ref: CHRISTMAS
JUST GIVING
You can donate to Acts of Kindness through our Just Giving page. Click the link below, or scan the QR code to visit the page.
