goDonate Strengthens Board with Appointment of Sector Experts

We're pleased to announce our continuing growth with the introduction of two new members to our leadership team; experts Scott Gray and Vanessa Cartwright as Non-Executive Directors. Scott is the Founder of Graytide, a consultancy specialising in payment value creation. He brings more than 25 years’ experience and expertise in payments and technology to the…

New appointment of Charity Partnerships Growth Expert

We're delighted to announce the appointment of Derek Hill into the role of Director of Partnerships and Growth. Derek joins goDonate with more than 15 years’ experience in charity partnerships, digital fundraising and tech for good, across leading platforms and charities including JustGiving, Farewill, NSPCC and Save The Children. Most recently, he was Head of…

Smarter, Not Louder: Rethinking Online Donations for 2026

As charities look ahead to 2026, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the answer to improving online donations isn’t simply to spend more, push harder, or shout louder. Digital fundraising has matured. Supporters have matured with it. And many of the tactics that once drove growth now risk doing the opposite — creating noise, fatigue,…

What the Autumn Budget Means for Charities – and Why Online Giving Matters More Than Ever

The Autumn Budget landed at a pivotal moment for UK charities. Demand is rising, operating costs are increasing and donor confidence is fragile. Some measures, like changes to welfare support, may ease the immediate pressure on families and communities. Others – including tax changes affecting higher earners and ongoing pressure on household budgets – could…

Don’t Get Spooked Online: Halloween Security Tips for UK Charities Taking Donations

It’s the season of ghosts, ghouls, and glowing pumpkins — but for many UK charities, the biggest fright doesn’t come from haunted houses. It comes from cyber threats targeting online donations, charity websites, and supporter data. With more donors giving online than ever, charity website security and safe donation forms are critical to protecting your…

What could Agentic AI mean for the future of digital fundraising?

Recently, our CEO Vicky from goDonate attended a thought-provoking session hosted by Gravity In. Joining fellow professionals from the fintech and payments industries they delved into the emerging world of Agentic AI. While the technological developments discussed were at the cutting edge of innovation, it was the potential impact beyond commercial use that sparked the…