Half of UK adults now regularly use mobile payments — a clear signal that digital giving habits are accelerating. According to BBC News, 50% of adults in the UK now use mobile payment services like Apple Pay or Google Pay at least once a month, up from 34% in 2023. This shift is reshaping not just how we shop, but how we donate.
A couple more examples of charities using the goDonate platforms, helping them to successfully convert online donations
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…
As digital donations continue to rise, so too does the interest of those with malicious intent. As naturally more trusted organisations, charities are increasingly attractive online targets for fraudsters. These 'bad actors' seek to exploit their online fundraising efforts for illegal gains. From card testing scams to phishing schemes, fraud in the donation space is…
July 2026 update The charitable soft opt-in legislation came into force on 5 February 2026, with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) publishing detailed guidance on 28 April 2026. goDonate delivered a webinar in June 2026 all about the charitable soft opt-in, which you can watch here, or read our complete guide to implementing soft opt-in here. The…
We were delighted to return to this year’s CIOF Fundraising Convention with our exhibition stand, and to reconnect in person with so many fundraisers, charity leaders, and digital teams to talk all things online giving. Across two lively days, we had some really engaging conversations about how charities are approaching digital fundraising – from optimising…
A recent report from Warbox has revealed a troubling truth about charity websites – they’re falling short when it comes to user experience. Featured in Charity Times, the findings revealed that the charity sector ranks among the worst for online experiences – with an average website performance score of just 78 (anything between 50-89 needs…
goDonate's Online Donations December Insights Report provides Christmas fundraising tips for charities to help boost fundraising.
Visitors to our stand (25), at this CIOF's Annual Convention this year, will be able to hear the latest developments and features of our next generation goDonate online donation platform and inMem tribute funds solution.
While we may still be some way from seeing the UK Government’s plans to update data and digital regulations becoming law, there’s a quiet revolution going on in fundraising that leans on the key provisions of legitimate interest. It’s been a tough few years for the charity sector. The death of Olive Cooke in 2016…
