Donations for Freegle - Revision history

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2026-10-22T11:48:41Z

Supporter Tag

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 ===Supporter Tag===
 If we can identify a member who has donated to Freegle, we add a brown 'supporter' tag to their profile. It stays on the profile for at least 60 days from the date of donation.
 ===How we deal with donations internally===

Jacky: /* How we deal with donations internally */

2026-10-22T11:42:40Z

How we deal with donations internally

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	The full size diagram is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WutueBfgQMRL4yyorBav4zT6eRVSCBP/view?usp=sharing here], and the Canva version, for editing, is [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFw355MW-A/l_ijlNPPKVupycI-gq1kmA/edit here]		The full size diagram is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WutueBfgQMRL4yyorBav4zT6eRVSCBP/view?usp=sharing here], and the Canva version, for editing, is [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFw355MW-A/l_ijlNPPKVupycI-gq1kmA/edit here]


	Links:		Links:

Jacky: /* Benevity */

2026-10-19T11:02:23Z

Benevity

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	This is a donation matching site that some employers offer their employees. We have managed to get donations from the US Benevity programme, but not the UK one. In the UK we need to give evidence of Charity Commission registration (which we can't do) whilst the US site accepts HMRC charitable registration (which we do have).		This is a donation matching site that some employers offer their employees. We have managed to get donations from the US Benevity programme, but not the UK one. In the UK we need to give evidence of Charity Commission registration (which we can't do) whilst the US site accepts HMRC charitable registration (which we do have).

			===JustGiving===

			Users can create fundraising pages linked to a charity, personal cause, or community project. Once the page is set up, it can be shared via social media, email, or other networks to collect donations. The platform is widely used for charity campaigns, personal challenges, school events, and community initiatives.
			Freegle is registered as a charity that users can choose to support - https://www.justgiving.com/search?includeBoostedQuery=true&q=Freegle

	===Supporter Tag===		===Supporter Tag===

Jacky: /* Link */

2026-10-18T09:30:35Z

Link

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	* [https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681 PayPal Giving Fund]. This is less flexible, but they administer the gift aid.		* [https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681 PayPal Giving Fund]. This is less flexible, but they administer the gift aid.

	====Link====		====Link/Stripe====

	Link is the newest of our donation options (2025). It was added to accept Apple Pay, an increasing way that people use to pay. It also accepts card payments from all sorts of banks, so it's useful for donors who don't wish to use PayPal or one of the other methods.		Link is the newest of our donation options (2025). It was added to accept Apple Pay, an increasing way that people use to pay. It also accepts card payments from all sorts of banks, so it's useful for donors who don't wish to use PayPal or one of the other methods.

RevampBot: Wiki revamp: restructure & modernise

2026-07-17T12:00:00Z

Wiki revamp: restructure & modernise

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Jacky at 22:05, 8 January 2026

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 The selection of ways for Freegle to accept donations are given on the website at https://ilovefreegle.org/donate.  More info on each is below.  Most of our donations come via PayPal Donate - this is the one where testing shows that more people complete their donations.
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 * [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XEFBZCF2RDEQ8&source=url&ssrt=1700928397385 PayPal Donate].  This is the most flexible (e.g. you can customise the buttons amounts) but Freegle has to administer the gift aid process.  If a donor accidentally donates a regular amount incorrectly, they can amend their donation at https://www.paypal.com/billing/subscriptions/list/new
 * [https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681 PayPal Giving Fund].  This is less flexible, but they administer the gift aid.
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 ===Supporter Tag===
 If we can identify a member who has donated to Freegle, we add a brown 'supporter' tag to their profile.  It stays on the profile for at least 60 days from the date of donation.

Neville Reid: update some links; Everyclick now redirects to GAYL

2025-11-29T16:33:04Z

update some links; Everyclick now redirects to GAYL

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	Freegle is registered with the HMRC (Charity number		Freegle is registered with the HMRC (Charity number
	XT32865) as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme [~~http~~://www~~.hmrc~~.gov.uk/~~individuals/giving~~/gift-aid~~.htm~~] to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation.		XT32865) as charitable for tax purposes, which means we can use the Gift Aid scheme [https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid] to reclaim the tax that individuals have paid on their donation.

	The selection of ways for Freegle to accept donations are given on the website at ~~http~~://ilovefreegle.org/donate. More info on each is below. Most of our donations come via PayPal Donate - this is the one where testing shows that more people complete their donations.		The selection of ways for Freegle to accept donations are given on the website at https://ilovefreegle.org/donate. More info on each is below. Most of our donations come via PayPal Donate - this is the one where testing shows that more people complete their donations.

	Here is a diagram which shows what happens		Here is a diagram which shows what happens
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	We can also accept cheques, which can be sent to the Treasurer directly. Email treasurer@ilovefreegle.org for details.		We can also accept cheques, which can be sent to the Treasurer directly. Email treasurer@ilovefreegle.org for details.

	~~===Everyclick===~~

	~~http://www.everyclick.com/freegle/info~~

	~~Everyclick offers:~~
	* acceptance of one off donations.
	* a web search, powered by Yahoo, and access to all eBay content. Supporters sign up and commission is generated for Freegle by searching; there is no cost to the supporter.
	* Give As You Live shopping facility. Thousands of stores will donate money to Freegle when supporters shop online. (see below)
	* individual fundraising pages, where Freegle supporters can encourage friends and family to donate or shop with Give As You Live.
	* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.
	* acceptance of payment by credit or debit card.

	~~There was no registration fee for Everyclick; transaction fees for donations vary according to the credit/debit card used in the range 4-4.8%. [http://www.everyclick.com/about-everyclick/fees]~~

	===Give As You Live===		===Give As You Live===

	~~http~~://www.giveasyoulive.com/~~join~~/freegle		https://www.giveasyoulive.com/charity/freegle

	works by individuals registering with the system, then it sits in the background and pops up a banner on shopping sites that have signed up to them. When a purchase is made, an amount (it varies from site to site) is then credited to the charity that the individual has nominated. Although the amounts might only be small for each purchase, the combined amounts raised by supporters can really make a difference to Freegle finances - and at no cost to the supporters.		works by individuals registering with the system, then it sits in the background and pops up a banner on shopping sites that have signed up to them. When a purchase is made, an amount (it varies from site to site) is then credited to the charity that the individual has nominated. Although the amounts might only be small for each purchase, the combined amounts raised by supporters can really make a difference to Freegle finances - and at no cost to the supporters.

	===Savoo===		===Savoo===
	(message posted to Central by the Edward, 5.5.17 ~~[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/FreegleUK-Central/conversations/topics/63399]~~		(message posted to Central by the Edward, 5.5.17

	Savoo is a voucher code site with 1.1 million members - you get voucher codes from there to get discounts on things you buy. Fairly recently they have started to raise funds for charities, so that when you buy using their voucher codes, some money goes to a charity you support. This is quite similar to Give As You Live - GAYL is coming from the charity perspective and heading towards voucher codes, and Savoo is heading the other way. GAYL has the toolbar which reminds you to benefit your charity, though, which is nice.		Savoo is a voucher code site with 1.1 million members - you get voucher codes from there to get discounts on things you buy. Fairly recently they have started to raise funds for charities, so that when you buy using their voucher codes, some money goes to a charity you support. This is quite similar to Give As You Live - GAYL is coming from the charity perspective and heading towards voucher codes, and Savoo is heading the other way. GAYL has the toolbar which reminds you to benefit your charity, though, which is nice.
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	* mechanisms for individuals to set up a legacy.		* mechanisms for individuals to set up a legacy.
	* mechanisms for individuals to set up a charitable trust.		* mechanisms for individuals to set up a charitable trust.
	* Give As You Earn facility, a way to make regular donations from an individuals' salary. (see ~~[http~~://www~~.hmrc~~.gov.uk/~~charities/tax/~~giving~~/payroll.htm]~~ for explanation)		* Give As You Earn facility, a way to make regular donations from an individuals' salary. (see https://www.gov.uk/payroll-giving for explanation)
	* a Charity Account for individuals, allowing donations via vouchers, phone and online.		* a Charity Account for individuals, allowing donations via vouchers, phone and online.
	* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.		* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.
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	===Charities Trust===		===Charities Trust===

	~~http~~://~~www.~~charitiestrust.org/~~charities~~/~~freegle~~/~~index.html~~		https://charitiestrust.org/individuals/my-giving-account/

	Charities Trust is a national Payroll Giving and corporate donation management agency.		Charities Trust is a national Payroll Giving and corporate donation management agency.

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2025-08-04T13:56:43Z

Supporter Tag

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	[[Gift Aid]]		*[[Gift Aid]]
			*[[National Fundraising]]
	[[Organisation]]		*[[Organisation]]

	[[category:Funding]]		[[category:Funding]]
	[[category:Finance]]		[[category:Finance]]

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2025-08-03T13:33:34Z

Supporter Tag

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	~~Back to~~ [[Organisation]]		Links:

			[[Gift Aid]]

			[[Organisation]]

	[[category:Funding]]		[[category:Funding]]
	[[category:Finance]]		[[category:Finance]]

Edwh at 16:18, 25 November 2023

2023-11-25T16:18:45Z

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	Here is a diagram which shows what happens		Here is a diagram which shows what happens

			[[Image:Donations.png]]

	The full size diagram is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WutueBfgQMRL4yyorBav4zT6eRVSCBP/view?usp=sharing here], and the Canva version, for editing, is [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFw355MW-A/l_ijlNPPKVupycI-gq1kmA/edit here]		The full size diagram is [https://drive.google.com/file/d/13WutueBfgQMRL4yyorBav4zT6eRVSCBP/view?usp=sharing here], and the Canva version, for editing, is [https://www.canva.com/design/DAFw355MW-A/l_ijlNPPKVupycI-gq1kmA/edit here]