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The high street is going cashless. Here is how charities keep up.
Fewer supporters carry cash every year. We break down what the shift means for collections, and the simple steps to meet donors where they already are.
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Online fundraising for small charities: a practical guide
A realistic online fundraising plan for small UK charities: what to set up first, how to ask, how to keep donors, and what to measure. No big budget.
How to set up a donation page for your charity (step by step)
A step-by-step guide to setting up a charity donation page in the UK: what to write, what to show, Gift Aid, payments, and how to share it.
Gift Aid explained: how small UK charities claim an extra 25p in the pound
What Gift Aid is, who qualifies, what a declaration must contain, and how a small charity claims it from HMRC. Clear, step-by-step, no jargon.
Charity software: what it is and how to choose it (a plain guide for UK charities)
What charity software does, when a small UK charity needs it, and how it compares with spreadsheets and website builders. Plain, honest guide.
A simpler way for UK charities to collect donations
Doing it yourself, a card machine, or a spreadsheet — here is how each one compares with a donation page, in plain words.
How to turn one time donors into monthly supporters
Simple thank you and stewardship habits that build loyalty.
Ten community fundraising ideas for small charities
Low effort, high impact ways to bring your community together.
Choosing between a kiosk and a card terminal
Which contactless device fits how your charity fundraises.
Run a charity event that keeps supporters coming back
From ticketing to on the day giving, a practical playbook.
A simple guide to Gift Aid claims
Kayana prepares your Gift Aid claim. You review it and submit it to HMRC from Reports → Gift Aid.