Why All Charitable Organisations Should be Collecting Contactless Donations
If you work in a charity or not-for-profit organisation, you already know how quickly fundraising is changing. Fewer people carry cash, supporters expect simple ways to give, and charitable organisations need tools that fit tight budgets and busy teams. That’s exactly why offering contactless donations and giving your staff, volunteers and supporters access to a contactless donation boxes is no longer a “nice to have” - it’s become essential.
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Most of us tap our cards or phones for everyday purchases, and giving is no different. When someone wants to support a cause but can’t because they don’t have coins or notes, they often walk away wishing they could have given, it’s a missed opportunity for both sides. By offering contactless donations charitable organisations make it easy for people to give in the moment, without searching for spare change. This is where digital fundraising really shines. A quick tap removes barriers and turns goodwill into real donations that support your work. You can even offer stewardship options such as Gift Aid, marketing opt-in and digital receipts transforming what was once a totally anonymous donation into a donation that allows you to build an ongoing relationship with the donor. And what’s more, we allow you to create as many campaigns as you like with customisation options to give campaigns a professional look and feel which gives donors confidence to give and puts them in control as they can choose from a range of donation values.
Give A Little: Making contactless giving accessible for all
Give A Little is mission-led, and our goal is simple: help every charity access modern donation tools without the stress, complexity or high costs that can come with them.
We’re designed to be:
- Affordable– so you can get started without big upfront investment
- Flexible– choose the setup that suits your charitable organisation, whether that’s Tap to Pay and the Give a Little Champion mobile donation app; a contactless donation box or fixed donation station from our device partners or our DIY option which allows you to build your own point of donation using an Android device running the Give A Little app and a Stripe or SumUp card reader.
- Easy to use– no technical know-how needed
Charitable organisations featured in our case studies often say that Give A Little allowed them to “dip their feet into contactless donations without big upfront costs.” That’s exactly what we want: to remove barriers and make contactless giving available to organisations of every size.
Tap to donate, anywhere
With features like Tap to Pay and the Give A Little Champion App and portable devices such as the Stripe S700 and the CollecTin More, charitable organisations can collect donations on-the-go, at events, in the community, or at their venues in a simple, secure way.
Not offering contactless giving means missing opportunities:
Missed donations when supporters don’t have cash
Missed moments at events or busy venues
Missed potential from digital-first supporters who want simple, modern ways to give
A contactless donation device bridges this gap and boosts income with very little effort.
Start small, grow big
Because Give A Little offers low-cost, flexible options, you can experiment and see what works best for your donors. Whether you try a DIY donation point, Tap to Pay, or the Give A Little Champion App you stay in control without the pressure of large investments.
Once you’ve proven the success, you can then look to invest in a device from one of our device partners, but the choice is completely yours.
Modern giving should be simple, enjoyable and accessible for everyone. With Give A Little, charities can embrace digital fundraising in a way that fits their budget, their supporters and their mission.
If you’re not collecting contactless donations yet, now is the perfect time to start!