Published: 01/07/2026 Based on goDonate’s June 2026 webinar on the charitable soft opt-in, this guide expands on the ICO guidance with practical implementation advice for charities. The charitable soft opt-in has arrived – what does it mean for charities? The introduction of the charitable soft opt-in presents a big opportunity for charities. It means you can grow your email and SMS…
Shelter, the UK housing and homelessness charity, has appointed goDonate as its online donations partner following a competitive tender process. The appointment will see goDonate work with the charity to drive digital engagement and income in support of Shelter’s mission - helping in the fight for home and delivering a new generation of social homes.…
For the first time majorities of both single and regular donations are now made using mobile devices. Our latest annual online donations data analysis report has just revealed that; reveals mobile is now the default giving environment. It accounts for 67% of monthly donations and 58% of one-off donations. The equivalent figures in last year’s…
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…
We're delighted to share some more examples of charities using the goDonate platform, helping them to successfully convert online donations.
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…
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,…
The goDonate online donations platform is helping numerous charities improve their online donations income and supporter donation journey. Here are a few examples of clients using goDonate.
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…
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…
