Pennies’ Impact Report 2019/20 is an in-depth look at how micro-donations are making a big difference for charities, businesses & consumers.
Impact stories.
Discover the incredible impact of micro-donations with stories from our charity partners.
“Fraser wasn’t just my brother, he was my best friend.”
For the past four years, Hobbycraft shoppers have been donating with Pennies when they make a card purchase in branches of the arts and crafts superstore. Each micro-donation is just 20p, but with over 2 million donations and counting, the impact for Together For Short Lives has been phenomenal.
Micro-donations support children’s hospitals amid COVID-19
The Entertainer has been a Pennies retail partner for many years. Like many retailers across the world, they closed their doors during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the health of their staff and customers alike.
Micro-donations matter for mental health
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, and Pennies wanted to highlight a few charities, supported by our partnering retailers, who work this week and every week to support and improve our mental health.
Four health charities you’re supporting with Pennies during the coronavirus pandemic
Pennies is partnered with many retailers that support health related causes, and during this coronavirus pandemic, support for these charities is more vital than ever.
Four Wildlife Charities to support with Pennies
Pennies is partnered with many retailers that support wildlife charities in an effort to keep some of the world’s most at-risk animals from going extinct.
Animal lovers help Yorkshire Wildlife Park Foundation with conservation efforts
February 2016 marked the point where customers of the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, were able to pitch in and help raise funds for the park’s charitable foundation.
Medivet Rhino, seeing double: Ella and Ziggy
This World Rhino Day, we are celebrating the latest protector to join forces with Ella and Wilderness Foundation Africa (WFA), thanks to your generous Pennies donations supporting Wilderness Foundation and the Medivet Forever Rhino Initiative.
Looking after memories: the museum supporting people living with dementia
House of Memories is a museum-led dementia awareness programme run by National Museums Liverpool – offering training, access to resources, and museum-based activities to enable carers to provide person-centred care for people living with dementia.
National Armed Forces Day: celebrating thousands of pounds raised by pizza lovers
Papa John’s customers were rounding up their pizza purchase in support of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the national charity of the British Army. In just two months your small digital donations added up to over £9,000.
Every Marie Curie Nurse, every daffodil purchased and every penny donated, makes a huge difference to people with terminal illnesses
Marie Curie’s ‘Great Daffodil Appeal’ promotes positive conversations around end of life care. In celebration of this amazing appeal, Marie Curie rapid response nurse Paula has shared her story with Pennies.
Papa John’s donations help families find support for a rare condition
Since the start of the year more than £7,000 has been raised in support of Multiple System Atrophy Trust, thanks to Papa John’s customers rounding up their pizza orders to fund research, support and advocacy for people affected by the neurological disorder.
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Verifone and Pennies reach milestone of £6 million raised for charities via micro-donations on payment devices
Verifone and Pennies are delighted to announce they have facilitated more than £6 million in charitable donations since first partnering in 2011.
National Walking Month: Over £100K raised for National Trust with Outdoor & Cycle Concepts since 2021
This National Walking Month, explore the beautiful meadows cared for by the National Trust and the vibrant wildlife they support. Through Pennies partnership with Outdoor and Cycle Concepts, Pennies has facilitated micro-donations helping to support National Trust’s vital conservation efforts.