The Pennies Awards 2026 are open for nominations, recognising the merchants, partners, charities and individuals helping to turn small donations into big impact across the UK.
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Celebrating Progress: Pennies Awards 2026 Open for Nominations
The Pennies Awards 2026 are open for nominations, recognising the merchants, partners, charities and individuals helping to turn small donations into big impact across the UK.
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.
Pennies Marks 10-Year Partnership with Retail Technology Show as Gold Charity Partner for 2026
Pennies, the trusted leader in micro-donations, will return as the official Gold Charity Partner for Retail Technology Show 2026 on 22-23 April at ExCeL London, marking 10 years of partnership, during which more than £65 million has been raised for charities through digital micro-donations.
Pennies Announced as Charity Partner for Richmond’s Retail & eCommerce Directors’ Forum
Pennies will join retail and ecommerce leaders at the 2026 Retail & eCommerce Directors’ Forum, marking the start of a new partnership with Richmond Events.
UK Giving is Evolving as Micro-Donations Gain Momentum
Pennies’ 2025 survey reveals rising public support for everyday giving, as more consumers look to donate digitally this Giving Tuesday.
Pennies Marks 15 Years of Impact, Celebrating £75m in Micro-Donations and 2025 Award Winners
Pennies, the UK’s leading micro-donation charity, this week marked its 15th anniversary with their annual Autumn Celebration Event in London, recognising the individuals and partners driving progress across the micro-donation movement.
Finalists Revealed for the 6th Pennies Awards 2025
We are delighted to announced the finalists for the 6th Annual Pennies Awards 2025. Recognising partners unlocking small acts of giving and huge impact, the ultimate winners of this year’s Pennies Awards will be announced on 12th November 2025.
Pennies Partners with Castles Technology to Launch Micro-Donations on Android Payment Terminals
Pennies, the UK’s leading micro-donation charity, has successfully launched its innovative solution on Castles Technology hardware, a leader in Android payment acceptance. This collaboration enables customers to easily add a small donation to their purchases in-store, seamlessly combining convenience with charitable giving.