UK charity Pennies, the trusted leader in micro-donations, is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Millard as its new Chief Partnerships Officer.
About us
Creating impact, together.
Together with our partners, supporters and the customers who donate with Pennies every day, we are creating huge impact for communities across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Our impact.
Since 2010, millions of people have joined the micro-donation movement, from the customers adding their digital pennies when they shop to the businesses partnering with Pennies and building social purpose into the heart of what they do.
More than 284,000,000 micro-donations
Customers have pressed ‘yes’ to Pennies millions of times.
Over £69,000,000 raised for charity
We’re making more pennies count for charity week on week, as we grow.
More than 1,080 charities supported
Charities big and small, across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Our charity partners.
For our partner charities, micro-donations have become a powerful force for positive change. Watch the video to hear first-hand how Pennies is creating real impact for some amazing charities, including insights from JD Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Mind, and Maggie’s.
Our impact reporting.
We regularly report stories from benefiting charities on our website, through social channels and in our annual impact report, we work closely with partner merchants to help them report this impact back to customers.
Impact report 2024/25
Our latest impact report highlights exactly how Pennies is making a difference right now, and our plans for the future.
Making your pennies count.
Micro-donations make a difference to charities big and small, communities at home and abroad, and with each click we’re able to help more inspiring causes. Browse our library of impact stories and find out how your pennies are put to work.
Over £1.4M Raised Through Pennies – Supporting Cancer Research UK’s 24/7 Cancer Chat Community
Micro-donations raised through Pennies is helping fund Cancer Research UK’s 24/7 Cancer Chat – a vital online community offering connection, comfort and hope to those affected by cancer. From first diagnosis to life beyond treatment, micro-donations are powering real support, every step of the way.
Every Penny Counts: Supporting Mental Health, One Text at a Time
Over £260,000 raised by The Restaurant Group through Pennies micro-donations is helping fund life-saving support via Shout’s 24/7 text service. Every penny donated by customers means someone in crisis, like Sophie, gets the help they need.
Over £2.6 Million Raised for Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity Through Micro-Donations
Since 2011, GOSH Charity has received over £2.6 million through Pennies micro-donations, funding vital care, research, and facilities—helping children like Paris overcome incredible challenges and find new possibilities.
Discover more about Pennies.
Pennies is an award-winning fintech charity with an important mission: to protect and grow micro-donations – ensuring the public has digital ways to keep donating the small amounts of money that are so vital for charitable causes.