ELHT & Me

We spoke to Diane from ELHT&Me after they we’re selected as one of our winners in our #ShareTheMagic photo competition. How the £100 donation will make a difference for ELHT&Me? “East Lancashire Hospital Trust. Alfie fills us with pride. From the moment he arrived with us and was announced as our newest team member at Read More …

Humans MCR Food Support Services

In a world where every small act of kindness can create magic, we’re thrilled to announce the winners of our #ShareTheMagic photo competition. Five incredible winners have scored a £100 donation for their chosen causes, and one of them, Lewey from Humans MCR Food Support Services, shared their thoughts on winning and how this £100 Read More …

Restart Rugby

Meet Restart, the official charity of The Rugby Players Association (RPA). They’re all about helping professional rugby players when life gets tough. Whether it’s a serious injury, illness, or just a really hard time, Restart has their backs. Restart chips in with money and practical help. They cover costs for medical treatment, get them the Read More …

How St Johns CE Primary School PTA exceeded their wildest expectations with easyfundraising

As part of our new #MakeitCount campaign, we’re spotlighting some of the amazing causes using easyfundraising. We spoke with St Johns CE Primary School PTA to find out more about the work they do and they’re top tips for success raising via easyfundraising. All about St Johns CE Primary School PTA At St Johns Primary Read More …

Ardingly Rowing Club

Introducing our exciting #MakeitCount campaign, where we are delighted to showcase the inspiring initiatives of some remarkable causes that are utilizing easyfundraising. We spoke with Di from Ardingly Rowing Club. The club is totally self-funded and run by volunteers who work together to offer training and racing at international, national and local levels. Tell us Read More …

Community Kettle CIC

We spoke with Nicole from The Community Kettle in Cosham, Portsmouth. They are a non-profit community venture offering long and short-term projects that provide shared experience within communities. The kettle is on, inviting local people of all ages into a community hub to take part in activities that enable them to make connections within their Read More …

Elite Twirlers

As part of our new #MakeitCount campaign, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring work of some of our amazing causes using easyfundraising. We spoke to Donna from the Elite Twirlers, a voluntary community group run to help children learn how to use all different pieces of majorette equipment. Elite Twirlers believes that every child should Read More …

Senior Staffy Club

As part of our new #MakeitCount campaign, we’re thrilled to share the inspiring work of some of our amazing causes using easyfundraising. We spoke to Julia from the Senior Staffy Club, a remarkable charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming senior dogs. Tell us about your cause Senior Staffy Club rescues and rehomes staffies and staffy Read More …

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (23-29 January 2023)

This year’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week takes place between 23rd and 29th January. The objective is to raise awareness and ultimately make cervical cancer a thing of the past. The good news is that, with HPV vaccination, cervical screening, and treatment for cell changes, it’s very possible to prevent the disease. However, what’s needed now Read More …

5 Things to Keep you Busy This Christmas (and beyond)

Family time is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the Christmas period. But, with the kids off school for the best part of two weeks, it’s optimistic to think they’ll just want to snuggle under a blanket watching films with a hot chocolate for the whole holiday. So, to avoid any last-minute scrambling to keep Read More …

Cause of the Fortnight – Acorns Children’s Hospice

Our latest Cause of the Fortnight, where we showcase one of our causes for two weeks and highlight the impactful work they do, is Acorns Children’s Hospice. When the unimaginable happens and a child receives a life limiting or life threatening diagnosis, Acorns steps in. Who is Acorns Children’s Hospice? Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist Read More …

Children in Need – 5 Ways to Fundraise for a Spot-tacular Cause

It’s that time of year again where our favourite bandaged bear is back in business. Helping thousands of charities and causes all over the UK each year, BBC’s Children in Need famous fundraising initiative makes sure that every child has the childhood they deserve – and the support they need to thrive. This year, we Read More …

Macmillan Coffee morning fundraising : 5 office ideas to maximise donations

There’s a reason Macmillan Coffee Morning is one of the most popular fundraising initiatives in the UK. We all love a cup of coffee (and a generous slice of cake), and we also love knowing that our donations are going to help a worthy cause. If you’re working, you might be thinking you’ll be missing Read More …

World Alzheimer’s Month – 1-30 September 2022

Organised by Alzheimer’s Disease International, World Alzheimer’s Month takes place every September with a mission to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease as well as other forms of dementia. This year’s theme is ‘Know Dementia, Know Alzheimer’s’ and is focussed on the diagnosis and warning signs, in particular post-diagnosis support, as well Read More …

World Breastfeeding Week: supporting new mums and families

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) takes place this week (1st to 7th August) and this year it’s more important than ever. There are huge challenges and barriers for breastfeeding. The COVID-19 pandemic and conflicts have widened and deepened inequalities across the world. This means more people now face food insecurity, and the squeeze on health systems Read More …

What does cashback mean and how can I use it to raise money?

In the world of finance and commerce, there are so many confusing terms out there with multiple meanings and interpretations that it’s tough to remember what they all mean. And ‘cashback’ is one of the most notoriously tricky.  If you don’t know what cashback is when you’re making purchases online, whether routine or once-in-a-while expenses, Read More …

LOVE WINS: Our causes share their stories…

The past few years have been incredibly hard for fundraising, however we are proud that easyfundraising has been able to be a constant support to so many causes, especially throughout the pandemic. Despite the challenges and setbacks over the last few years, our incredible causes have proven that no matter the circumstances they will come Read More …

Our Top Travel Destinations for 2022

It looks like holidays are finally back on the horizon and to say we are excited is an understatement! After a tough couple of years, we are ready for something to look forward to.   With the world opening up again, we’ve been having a think here at easyfundraising HQ about our top travel destinations. We asked the team to share their favourite holiday hotspots, to help Read More …

Garden House Hospice | This means more palliative care for patients

Garden House Hospice Care were one of our top performing causes from the last quarter and raised over £750 in free donations! Since joining easyfundraising back in 2010, they now have 110 supporters and have raised over £2,000 in total. We reached out to find out a little more about them, how the pandemic has Read More …

Story Book Dads | This means more bedtime stories

Every year in the UK, 200,000 children experience the imprisonment of a parent. It often leads to shame, guilt & isolation resulting in failure at school. These children are three times more prone to mental health problems than their peers. Storybook Dads allows parents in prison to reconnect with their children at home through the Read More …

The Compassionate Friends | This means more support for families

Every year around 18,000 parents become bereaved, The Compassionate Friends, supports parents suffering the inconsolable heartbreak of losing a child. With bereaved parents offering help, support, advice, and friendship to other bereaved families, each person working for The Compassionate Friends has experienced the loss of a child. And this first-hand experience means newly bereaved parents can Read More …

Pyjama Fairies | This means more specialist gowns for children in hospital

Images by Pyjama Fairies Pyjama Fairies is the only UK charity to make pyjamas and surgical gowns specially made for babies and children aged up to 16 years old having surgery and any other associated medical test. Each garment is made in colourful and age-appropriate fabric and are designed to minimise discomfort when medical intervention Read More …

Black Friday 2021: Everything you need to know

Ahead of this year’s much-anticipated Black Friday shopping extravaganza, here you’ll find all of the key information and dates to ensure you’re in the best place to grab a bargain… What is Black Friday For those unfamiliar with Black Friday’s history, the event’s origins can be traced all the way back to Philadelphia in 1951. Read More …

The Oldies Club | This means more loving homes for older dogs

A truly heart-warming charity, Oldies Club is a UK dog rescue for older dogs, aged 7 and over, that have found themselves homeless through no fault of their own. Dedicated to placing the dogs into new, loving homes, Oldies Club also looks after those that cannot be rehomed, covering all costs, including veterinary fees, for life.   In Read More …

Toilet Twinning | This means more lives transformed

Images by Toilet Twinning More than 700 children under five die every day from preventable diseases linked to dirty water and unsafe toilets. Toilet Twinning is a charity campaign whose aim is to flush away poverty, one toilet at a time! Set up in 2010, the initiative helps tackle the global water and sanitation crisis Read More …

And the winners are…

We’re thrilled to share their reactions below – Congratulations! Delighted to have won a £100 to support the Skinners’ School Parents’ Association using the easyfundrising app. This will help us reach the target for the school professional recording studio. It is very easy to donate to your cause through easyfundraising so download the app and Read More …

“easyfundraising has helped to keep us going” – 9th Wellingborough Scout Group share their fundraising story.

9th Wellingborough Scout Group are a well-established group in Northamptonshire, supporting young people from the ages of 5yrs – 18yrs in the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers.  They have raised £197 in just 4 months of using easyfundraising, providing a welcome boost to their finances during a difficult time. Group Scout Leader Peter explains how Read More …

Thousands to be donated to Home-Start Birmingham North West as new Cause of the Year 2023

The employees at easyfundraising vote each year for a Cause of the Year to donatethousands to. The charity chosen for 2023 is Home-Start Birmingham North West, which has a specialconnection with easyfundraising. Becky Coleman, Partnerships Manager, at easyfundraising nominated the charity. She seesthe hard work and dedication that the staff give to the families that Read More …

Shoppers can make their Christmas shopping count by supporting their favourite charity or good cause for free while shopping online

The UK’s largest charity shopping platform, easyfundraising, is calling for shoppersto do Christmas differently and make their seasonal shopping count this year.Shoppers can secure valuable donations for their favourite charity or good cause forfree, simply by doing their usual Christmas shopping via the easyfundraising websiteor app. More than 8,000 brands are signed up to the Read More …

Do Christmas Differently this year by raising free cash for charity when you shop

A major shopping platform is urging customers to #DoChristmasDifferently this yearby raising cash for charity while they shop. Christmas is now 100 days away and there has never been a better time to considerstocking up ahead of the festive season. With retailers and brands beginning to put their Christmas lines on sale, you cangrab a Read More …

M&S, George at Asda, TU Clothing at Sainsbury’s and John Lewis offering free donations for charities when shopping for back-to-school essentials

Parents can claim free cash for their favourite charities when they buy their essentials,such as uniform and stationery, thanks to a handy hack. Experts at charity cashback website, easyfundraising, say that now the countdown to thestart of the new school year has started, that there is a way to buy their essentials, such asbackpacks, school Read More …