Donations for Freegle - Revision history

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.
 ====Paypal====
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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.
 ====Bank Transfer====
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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

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	Links:		Links:

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

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

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2025-08-03T13:33:34Z

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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]

Edwh: Update donations info

2023-11-25T16:17:10Z

Update donations info

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

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

	====Paypal====		====Paypal====

	Confusingly, there are two donation methods:		Confusingly, there are two donation methods:
	* ~~(PayPal Donate)~~[https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XEFBZCF2RDEQ8&source=url&ssrt=1700928397385]. 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/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
	* ~~(PayPal Giving Fund)~~[https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681]. This is the		* [https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681 PayPal Giving Fund]. This is less flexible, but they administer the gift aid.
	~~Offered on Freegle Direct for people to donate if they wish, this option (Paypal offers a selection) means that donations can be processed for~~ gift aid ~~if that is appropriate~~.

	====Bank Transfer====		====Bank Transfer====

Edwh at 16:14, 25 November 2023

2023-11-25T16:14:05Z

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	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 [http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/individuals/giving/gift-aid.htm] 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:		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.

			Here is a diagram which shows what happens

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

	====Paypal====		====Paypal====

			Confusingly, there are two donation methods:
			* (PayPal Donate)[https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=XEFBZCF2RDEQ8&source=url&ssrt=1700928397385]. 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
			* (PayPal Giving Fund)[https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681]. This is the
	Offered on Freegle Direct for people to donate if they wish, this option (Paypal offers a selection) means that donations can be processed for gift aid if that is appropriate.		Offered on Freegle Direct for people to donate if they wish, this option (Paypal offers a selection) means that donations can be processed for gift aid if that is appropriate.

	~~https://www.paypal.com/uk/fundraiser/charity/55681~~

	~~If a donor accidentally donates a regular amount incorrectly, they can amend their donation at https://www.paypal.com/billing/subscriptions/list/new~~

	====Bank Transfer====		====Bank Transfer====
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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.

	~~===Virgin Money Giving===~~

	~~http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1005493~~

	~~Virgin Money Giving offers:~~
	* a donor facility for fundraising events where sponsorship is sought to support Freegle.
	* acceptance of one off and monthly donations.
	* claiming back Gift Aid on behalf of Freegle.
	* acceptance of payment by credit card, debit card or Paypal.

	Freegle has paid a £120 one off fee to register with Virgin Money Giving, there is no ongoing fee to maintain the registration; donations are subject to a 2% transaction fee and a 1.45% card processing fee. [http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/giving/about-us/fees.jsp]

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

	http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle		http://www.giveasyoulive.com/join/freegle

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	If you want to register to support Freegle and see if there are any useful voucher codes, go via https://www.savoo.co.uk/#freegle		If you want to register to support Freegle and see if there are any useful voucher codes, go via https://www.savoo.co.uk/#freegle

	~~===Text===~~
	~~Freegle can accept donations via text:~~

	~~Texting FRGL12£1 to 70070 charges £1 to the donors mobile bill.~~
	~~(Or FRGL12£2, FRGL12£5 or FRGL12£10 if they want to give more).~~

	~~The donor will receive a thank-you text and be given the option to Gift Aid the donation.~~
	~~Freegle gets 100% of the money + 100% of the gift aid.~~

	===Charities Aid Foundation===		===Charities Aid Foundation===
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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).


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

Jacky at 14:47, 22 February 2023

2023-02-22T14:47:17Z

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	* Account number: 20339094		* Account number: 20339094

	(a recognisable reference is helpful on the transfer)		(a recognisable reference - eg email address used for freegling - is very helpful on the transfer)

	Please note:		Please note:
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	https://github.com/sponsors/Freegle		https://github.com/sponsors/Freegle
	Github is where open source code gets stored. They have a scheme for people to sponsor open source code by making regular donations; Freegle signed up for the scheme in February 2021.		Github is where open source code gets stored. They have a scheme for people to sponsor open source code by making regular donations; Freegle signed up for the scheme in February 2021.

			===Ebay===

			Users of Ebay can nominate Freegle as their favourite charity and donate to or sell goods in aid of Freegle. Our page is here https://www.charity.ebay.co.uk/charity/i/Freegle/74430 .

			Ebay ran two competitions in 2016 an 2017 ([[Ebay My Favourite Charity]]) and we were fortunate to receive a prize in both years.

			===Benevity===

			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).


	===Supporter Tag===		===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 60 days from the date of donation.		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.

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2022-08-18T20:52:55Z

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	[[category:Funding]]		[[category:Funding]]
	[[~~categor~~:Finance]]		[[category:Finance]]

Jacky: /* Supporter Tag */

2022-08-18T20:52:41Z

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