Pennies, the award-winning fintech charity, found in a survey that 48% of UK consumers would be more likely to micro-donate if they knew giving just 35p a week could raise £1 billion annually for charities.
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Despite cost-of-living pressures, more people are giving to charity digitally than ever before
Pennies, the award-winning fintech charity, found in a survey that 48% of UK consumers would be more likely to micro-donate if they knew giving just 35p a week could raise £1 billion annually for charities.
Coventry Building Society CEO boosts Pennies advisory board
Steve Hughes, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Coventry Building Society, has joined the Advisory Board of Pennies – the UK’s leading micro-donation fintech charity.
Pennies celebrates record year of micro-giving in 2022 annual event
On 8th November 2022, Pennies held its annual Autumn Celebration event – attended by partners of the micro-donation movement that’s transforming fundraising in the UK, and featuring insights from a panel of industry insiders.
Pennies interviews advisory board member Kate Nicholls OBE
We sat down with Kate Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive Officer at UK Hospitality, and member of the Pennies Advisory Board to discuss their role, the micro-donation movement, and putting the ‘S’ in ESG for retail and business.
Pennies interviews advisory board member Ian Benn
Ian Benn of Ingenico, a Worldline brand, sat down with Pennies to why he’s a member of the Pennies Advisory Board and the importance of micro-donations for payments, retail and business and the role in plays in ESG strategy today.
Pennies interviews advisory board member Helen Dickinson OBE
Helen Dickinson OBE, Chief Executive of the British Retail Consortium, is part of Pennies Retail and Services Advisory Board – made up of industry leaders from across high-street retail and e-commerce.
Pennies champions social purpose in annual autumn event
On 2nd November 2021, Pennies held its annual Autumn Celebration event, hosted by BBC News presenter Sally Bundock. A hybrid event, this year’s event bought to life what social purpose can mean for business – and saw how micro-donations are changing the face of giving.
Viewpoint: New ways to support growth in conscious consumption
In her latest Viewpoint article, Pennies’ CEO Alison Hutchinson CBE reflects on new ways to meet the needs of the growing number of conscious consumers, and the role Pennies can play in helping support retail and hospitality as they adapt to shifting consumer demand.
Welcome Back to Giving Back: reopening and the role for micro-donations
As shops and restaurants in England begin reopening their doors from 12th April, our CEO, Alison Hutchinson CBE, shared her thoughts on how micro-donations can play a role in supporting our beloved charities and communities in the months ahead – and how business can make all the difference.
Technology paves the way for less-cash societies to support their communities
Using payments technology we have collected millions of donations through our e-commerce partners, and to mark National Technology Day 2021, we asked two senior leaders in business, technology, and payments to share their thoughts on why Pennies’ form of tech for good is making such a difference.
Industry leaders call for businesses to adopt micro-donations amid increasing demand for social purpose
On 11th November, Pennies held its very first virtual event, hosted by BBC’s Sally Bundock and featuring leaders across various industries.
Caroline’s story: From dog walking to long-serving volunteer
Volunteering primarily is about giving back. Using your existing skills to help a charity is the perfect way to help. In celebration of International Volunteer Day, our own volunteer Caroline Osborne, shares her story.