QR code donations

QR code donations: Fast, simple, low-cost cashless giving

Enable secure, mobile-friendly QR code fundraising - the perfect solution for events, posters, collection tins, and everyday giving.

With Give A Little QR codes, you can instantly transform printed materials, event signage, and physical collection tins into powerful cashless donation points. A quick scan takes donors to a mobile-optimised page where they can choose to make a one-off donation or set up recurring monthly donations - no cash needed, no long URLs to type, and no friction for donors.

Using QR codes makes giving accessible and instant, helping charitable organisations reach more donors with minimal effort and cost.

Why choose Give A Little for QR code fundraising?

Flexible giving options:
Boost your long-term funding by allowing donors to choose between one-off donations or recurring monthly donations directly through the QR link.
Inflationary Giving:
Future-proof your fundraising by allowing donors to opt-in to automatically increase their regular monthly donation in line with inflation.
Diverse payment methods:
Donors can give via debit/credit card or digital wallets (Apple Pay / Google Pay). If you are using Give A Little Stripe, you can also offer Direct Debit (monthly donations) and Pay by Bank (one-off donations) for even more flexibility.
Low-cost and rapid setup:
Generate campaign-specific QR codes in seconds; simply download, print, and share.
Choice of campaign templates:
Create engaging fundraising campaigns tailored to your brand and message with a range of campaign template options.

Give donors the power to choose

Available to users on both Give A Little Basic and Premium, our "Campaign List" feature allows you to link a single QR code to multiple fundraising causes.

When donors scan the QR code, they are presented with a clear list of campaigns, letting them choose exactly which fund they wish to support. This is ideal for organisations running several appeals at once - such as a church offering a choice between a "Roof Appeal" and "General Donations", or a charity offering a choice between “Auction”, “Raffle” and “General Donations” - and works seamlessly for both one-off and recurring monthly donations.

Versatile campaign templates for every organisation

We offer two distinct ways to build your QR code campaign, depending on your needs and whether you’re using Give A Little Basic or Premium.

Magic campaign template (Premium)

Our most advanced option for unified fundraising. It creates a seamless experience across QR codes, web links, and contactless devices.

Full customisation:
Upload your logo, campaign images, and brand colours.
Advanced features:
Enable Gift Aid declarations, marketing consent, and digital receipts.
In-depth reporting:
Access real-time data on income, donor numbers, and conversion rates to measure your impact.
Custom values:
Display three suggested donation amounts with the additional option for donors to choose their own amount.
Fast deployment:
Download your QR code and start collecting donations immediately.

Web campaign template (Basic)

A simple, effective way to get started with QR code donations at no monthly cost for charitable organisations raising up to £1,000 through Give A Little in a rolling 12 month period.

Themed designs:
Customise your page with different colours and a compelling message to donors.
Flexible values:
Display up to six suggested donation amounts with the additional option for donors to choose their own amount.
Fast deployment:
Download your QR code and start collecting donations immediately.

Where QR codes work best

Posters, flyers and mailings:

Give printed materials an instant call-to-action. Donors scan and give immediately for one-off or regular monthly donations.

Collection tins and shop windows:

Transform traditional donation points into modern, contactless giving stations. Perfect for clothing banks, and shop counters.

Event programmes and menus:

Let donors give instantly at concerts, theatre nights, or community gala dinners. It is a hassle-free way to capture generosity in the moment.

Newsletters and community bulletins:

Make long-form communications actionable. Instead of typing a URL, donors simply scan the QR Code to support your latest appeal.

How it works: Get started in minutes

Create:
Log in to your Give A Little account and create a campaign using the Magic or Web template.
Customise:
Set your donation amounts and choose whether to enable recurring monthly donations and other features including Gift Aid.
Share:
Download your QR code and add it to your posters, tins, or event literature.
Donate:
Donors scan the QR code, choose their amount and donate securely via digital wallet, card, or - if using Give A Little Stripe - via Direct Debit (monthly donations) or Pay by Bank (one-off donations).
Track:
Give A Little Premium users can monitor the success of every campaign via our in-depth reporting dashboard.

New Regular Giving and Inflationary Giving features

Give A Little has launched powerful new Regular Giving features to help charitable organisations build sustainable monthly recurring donations. Alongside enhanced donor portal controls and improved recurring donation reporting, donors can now opt-into

Inflationary Giving

, allowing them to automatically increase their monthly donation each year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) - helping protect the real value of regular income. With the introduction of Direct Debit for Give A Little Stripe users, plus secure tokenised recurring card payments, charitable organisations can offer flexible, reliable payment options across online giving and QR code campaigns.

Regular Giving

Flexible giving: A guide to online donation payment methods with Give A Little

When a donor scans a Give A Little QR code, NFC tag, or clicks a campaign link, they are presented with a modern, friction-free online checkout. Providing multiple ways to donate - from Digital Wallets (Apple Pay and Google Pay) to Pay by Bank and Direct Debit - ensuring that every donor can complete their donation in the way they feel most comfortable.

FAQ

Where can I find my QR codes?

To download a QR code, please first create a Web campaign in your Give A Little admin account. Once you have published your Web campaign, there is a share function available beside the campaign name. Click this and you will see the option to download your QR code.

You can then use this QR code on printed materials such as posters, stickers and signage.

What donor payment options are available?

Payment cards and digital wallet payments (Apple Pay & Google Pay), are available with some variations and limits due to the payment processor you are using.

Stripe supported payment cards are listed

here

SumUp supported payment cards are listed

here

QR code donations