Helping thousands of organisations get address and contact data accurate is what The Postcode People at AFD Software are known for. Beyond this, one of AFD’s core objectives and a driving force behind the team is “to generate profits, and to use them creatively in the relief of suffering, the improvement of society, and furtherance of the Christian gospel.”
At AFD’s annual “Postcode Party” and Charity giveaway in December, we celebrated the incredible achievement of over £1.2 million donated in 2024 to 91 charities nominated by staff and directors.
These gifts have gone to support a diverse range of Manx, UK, and international charities – including those providing hope and help in remote and challenging parts of the world, supporting those struggling with financial difficulties, and offering compassion and opportunity to those with disabilities.
Tearfund is a Christian charity that partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries. They tackle poverty through sustainable development, responding to disasters and challenging injustice. They believe an end to extreme poverty is possible.
The donation from AFD will be used to upscale the Church and Community Transformation (CCT) program, with the goal of having 250,000 churches serve as active transformation centres in their communities by 2030. CCT aims to empower individuals, churches, and communities to break the cycle of poverty.
Sight Matters has supported the Isle of Man’s blind and visually impaired community since 1936, offering free, inclusive services. AFD’s donation will expand programs for young members, boosting confidence, independence, and enjoyment as the Younger Members’ Group continues to grow.
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) aim to inspire and equip churches across the UK to help people out of debt and poverty. In 2023, their Debt Help service helped an additional 21% of people become debt-free, helping transform their lives. At the event, CAP shared how donations from AFD have set free 1,163 people and their families from debt; people who are now living life in all its fullness thanks to this support. This year’s donation will continue to enhance and expand the service, delivering even greater support for clients through partner churches.
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