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- October 22, 2026
How Libraries & Leisure Centres Can Generate Donation Revenue
Libraries and leisure centres are increasingly exploring donation revenue as a way to supplement stretched public budgets and help fund additional services for

- October 14, 2026
How Homeless Shelters Are Modernising In-Person Donation Collection
Homeless shelters across the UK are under constant pressure. Demand rises every winter, and the small army of volunteers who keep services running

- October 5, 2026
Contactless fundraising for NHS charities and hospital trusts
Contactless fundraising is becoming increasingly important for NHS charities and hospital charities as fewer people carry cash and more people use cards and

- September 30, 2026
How community sports clubs can accept contactless donations at events
The question of how community sports clubs can embrace contactless donations during events is becoming more common among volunteers and committee members. As

- September 24, 2026
Digital donation solutions for Zakat, Sadaqah & Ramadan campaigns
Most Muslim charities and mosques are at their busiest during Ramadan. The volume of giving can increase dramatically during Ramadan and rise again

- September 15, 2026
How animal shelters and wildlife charities can raise more with Tap to Donate
Animal shelters and wildlife charities have something many causes would love to have, an immediate emotional connection with supporters. A visitor might meet

- September 9, 2026
Digital fundraising for food banks
Solving the cash problem in crisis settings Food banks are under increasing pressure. Demand is rising, operating costs are increasing, and some of

- September 3, 2026
How hospices are using contactless donation terminals to fund palliative care
UK hospices are facing growing financial pressure. In England, the NHS funds only around 40% of the care provided by adult hospices, meaning

- August 29, 2026
How to install a donation terminal for your charity or business
A donation terminal can be a valuable tool for nonprofit organisations and businesses looking to make fundraising easier. A donation terminal enables supporters

- August 27, 2026
Fundraising for religious organisations in the UK
Fundraising has become an increasingly important part of running a religious organisation in the UK. Traditional collection plates and fundraising events remain valuable,