Since 2013, The Fragrance Shop, a dedicated merchant partner of Pennies, has raised over £230K for Rays of Sunshine, with a remarkable £60K donated to the charity just last year.
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All the latest news, announcements and launches from Pennies HQ.
Pennies, the digital charity box, now accepting in-app donations with Apple Pay
Pennies is now accepting in-app donations with Apple Pay – widening the potential for the micro-donation movement through participating retailers.
Pennies consumer donations double on Verifone devices
Pennies and payment partner Verifone announce that their partnership has seen consumer donations double over the last 12 months.
Pennies transforming high street giving, as new brands join movement
Pennies has welcomed Dixons Carphone, Boots Opticians, Hobbycraft, Virgin Holidays and MRH GB limited to its digital customer giving movement – the latter giving many thousands of drivers the opportunity to donate when using their convenience stores and buying fuel across the UK.
Public changing how they give to charity amid uncertainty, says Pennies research
At a time of reported uncertainty at home and abroad over a third of Brits say they might make less frequent charity donations, according to new research commissioned by Pennies.
Pennies leads EPA discussion on digital giving
Pennies is proud to be speaking at the first of a series of events organised by the Retail PayTech Forum, as part of our ongoing partnership with the Emerging Payments Association.
Pennies on the high-street
We’re excited to have welcomed huge new names in UK retail, including Boots Opticians and Carphone Warehouse, to the Pennies movement over the past few months, meaning even more customers have the opportunity to ‘feel-good’ give.
Small change, big purpose: the brand new Pennies Impact Report 2015/16 is available now
Pennies’ mission is a simple one: to help raise more money for UK charities. After five and a half years, we’re collecting more micro-donations than ever, reaching more charities and making a bigger difference with every click, tap and press of the ‘donate’ button.
UK Public gives to charity every 3 seconds through Pennies
The British public now donates to charity every 3 seconds – through ad hoc giving when paying by card, says Pennies the digital charity box.
Verifone helps Pennies raise £1million for charities
Pennies and payments partner Verifone today announced that their partnership has helped to unlock £1million for UK charities. Retailers using Pennies via Verifone’s devices and managed payment service include ASK Italian, Zizzi, and Evans Cycles.
Half a million pounds raising smiles for children and families at Great Ormond Street Hospital
Every year over 255,000 patients visit Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). These patients are young children who are suffering from rare, complex and often life-threatening conditions, from across the country and abroad. Nearly 700 families will visit GOSH today, in need of desperate help.
Business heavyweights join trustee Board of Pennies
Ian Filby, Chief Executive of DFS, and Mark Anderson, Managing Director at Virgin Holidays, have joined Pennies’ Board of trustees.
Pears Foundation extends vital funding to Pennies
Pears Foundation has confirmed it will support fintech charity Pennies for a further two years, bringing their support for the digital charity box to over five years and £700,000 total in grants.