As part of the delegation, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, Pennies CEO Alison Hutchinson will be demonstrating how the Pennies ‘digital ecosystem’ unlocks crucial funding for charities and the communities they support: showcasing the power of new technology as a force for social good.
In just five years, Pennies has brought together diverse organisations from across retail, technology and financial services to help boost the efficiency of the UK’s third sector. By creating an additional, sustainable source of funds for charities through their ‘digital charity box’, Pennies has become a key player offering innovative solutions through the UK’s growing FinTech industry.
Pennies is uniquely placed to provide insight to businesses in South East Asia – across digital, retail and payments sectors – about how embracing innovation can benefit their own communities.
Prime Minster David Cameron said:
“British organisations like Pennies are flying the flag and unlocking the economic potential of the fast growing economies of South East Asia. I’m delighted that they have joined me on my first trade mission of this government and I hope that we can work together to create jobs and growth for the UK.”
TrainPal customers can now make a voluntary charity donation when booking train tickets, thanks to a new partnership with fintech charity Pennies. The initiative supports Railway 200’s ‘Trips Change Lives’ campaign, helping raise funds for charities as part of the UK’s railway bicentenary celebrations.
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 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.
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