G1-28 Open Hands
Extending God's love through compassionate action and generous service. Together, we can make a tangible difference in our community.
Donate NowThe first F.E.L Collective Christmas outreach.
Shaped at the Soiree, delivering hampers of essentials to families and individuals in need. Date and location TBC.
Spreading Hope, One Hamper at a Time
A world where no one feels unseen.
We envision communities where every person, regardless of circumstance, knows they are valued, loved and supported. Open Hands exists to make that vision tangible: turning faith into action, and compassion into connection.
To serve with open hands and an open heart.
Rooted in the principle of giving without expectation, Open Hands reaches into communities to deliver practical support, dignity and hope. Through initiatives like Hope Hampers, we meet people at their point of need.
Impact So Far
Where It Began
Our pilot hamper initiative in partnership with His Kingdom Church, UK took place in December 2025 and is just one example of how we intend to spread hope and joy to those in need.
Growing the Reach
Thanks to a local grant from Basildon Council, in partnership with His Kingdom Church UK, we ran weekly hamper collections from February to March with non-perishable food items from M&S, Sainsbury's, Ocado, Tesco & Waitrose.
Who We Served
Expanding Our Reach
In partnership with Pass The Torch, a CIC with a mission to provide people with career clarity, direction and employability, a portion of nominal fees will go directly towards assembling Hope Hampers for people experiencing homelessness.
Stay tuned for updates on this initiative.
"Everyone at Home Instead Basildon would like to say a huge Thank You to you and your church for arranging the food bags for our clients. Receiving such a thoughtful gift made a real difference, especially for those clients who are socially isolated and for those who have no family. The kindness shown by your church truly brightened their days. It is incredibly heart-warming to see people in our community connecting with older generations and putting so much care and effort into helping them feel valued and included in society."
- Director, Home Instead, Basildon
Who We've Partnered With So Far
"...Always be generous, open purse and hands, give to your neighbours in trouble..."
Deuteronomy 15:11 (MSG)
Support Open Hands
Your generosity helps us continue spreading hope to families in need. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.