Pennies has been shortlisted in four categories at the Charity Times Awards 2026, recognising its innovation, leadership and impact in making digital giving simple and accessible.
Pennies wins Community and Social Impact in Retail award at the Retail Systems Awards 2026
Pennies is proud to have won the Retail Systems Awards 2026 – Community and Social Impact in Retail award, recognising our partnership with B&Q and Verifone. Together, we embedded effortless giving into the checkout experience, raising £1 million in under five months to support Shelter and the B&Q Foundation.
The Entertainer Raises £4 Million for Four UK Children’s Hospitals Through Pennies Partnership
Britain’s largest toy retailer, The Entertainer, has raised £4 million for four leading UK children’s hospitals through its long-standing partnership with micro-donation charity Pennies. The milestone means Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Bristol Children’s Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity have each received more than £1 million to support vital care, specialist equipment and family services.
Pennies Unveils New Advisory Board Members and Ambassadors to Champion Micro-Donations
Pennies announces the appointment of new members to its Advisory Board alongside newly appointed Ambassadors, as momentum behind digital giving continues to grow across sectors.
Pennies scales leadership team to support rapid growth of micro-donations
Pennies has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Marian Duxbury as Chief Finance Officer and Jim Dolan as Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, while Co-Founder and Finance Director Peter Nugent will retire later this year and remain closely involved as a trustee of the charity.
Debenhams Group expands Pennies partnership after raising £260k in first 12 months
Debenhams Group announces it has raised over £260,000 with micro-donation charity Pennies, as it expands partnership to other Group brands, including Karen Millen and boohooMAN, strengthening its collective support for critical charitable causes.