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Making a difference in 2023

We’ve been looking back at some of the amazing charities we’ve had the privilege of supporting in 2023, and how Givto members have enabled them to make a difference. 

Penny Coulthard - January 31st , 2024
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Features

The underdogs of philanthrophy: funding the good fight

Joanna Gresty - January 30th , 2024

Smaller charities often face uphill battles when it comes to securing funding. Joanna Gresty explores the unique challenges faced by these unsung heroes of social change and how your support can make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Features, News

What’s another year? A lot when it comes to Givto!

Andy Carter - January 10th , 2024

Andy Carter, Chair of Trustees at the Better Giving Partnership, looks back at some of the key achievements from the Givto team in 2023. 

Features

Divide and multiply: spreading the love with your charitable donations

Joanna Gresty - November 30th , 2023

So, you’re wanting to give to charity. The question of how much is a good one but, equally so, to how many? Have we ever thought about the effectiveness, or lack thereof, of only giving to one charity? Joanna Gresty asks us to embrace the case for ‘philanthropic diversification’ - for splitting your donations between multiple charities, instead of just one. Turns out spreading the love is not just congenial, it’s vital.

News

Donating to Charity is a Bonus for Mental and Physical Health

Nell Wilson - February 28th , 2023

It’s winter, a time of cold and dark when our natural Vitamin D levels are at their lowest. What can we do to improve our mental wellbeing?  

Features, News

Is this the perfect Christmas present?

Alex Ellis-White - December 6th , 2023

We’ve all been there; the Christmas present challenge! What can you get them that won't end up collecting dust, forgotten at the back of a cupboard, or regifted a few months later? Givto Founder Alex Ellis-White might just have the answer! 

Features

Making change without loose change: supporting UK charities during the cost of living crisis

Joanna Gresty - September 20th , 2023

You’ve probably heard the saying “time is money”, and it’s all the more true when it comes to the charity sector. Givto's own Joanna Gresty leads a much-needed discussion about meaningful alternative ways to support UK charities amidst the cost of living crisis, without breaking the bank.

Features

How to choose the best charity to donate to

Nell Wilson - March 14th , 2023

It is estimated that there are well over 412,396 charities in the UK. It can therefore be incredibly overwhelming to decide on the best charity to donate to. So how do you choose?

Features, Local, National

So you want to be on TV?

Laura Mitchell - November 16th , 2022

Earlier this year Givto appeared on BBC Look North with representatives from two local charities that were seeing the benefits of the service. So how did we do it? Givto’s media and PR expert Laura Mitchell explains, and provides some top tips on getting the media’s attention for your charity.  

News

Global Community Engagement Day

Daniel Norman - September 21st , 2022

Global Community Engagement Day takes place on 28 January each year. Created in 2018, it’s a day for individuals and organisations to celebrate campaigns that empower communities to take action on issues that affect them.

News

Happy National Volunteers’ Week 2022!

Chloe Roberson - June 7th , 2022

Volunteers’ Week is an annual campaign to celebrate and recognise the impact of volunteers across the UK. It’s an opportunity to thank volunteers for their hard work, and to encourage people to think about volunteering.

Stories

From work experience to trustee: my Givto journey

Chloe Roberson - March 31st , 2022

Givto is managed by the Better Giving Partnership, a registered charity run entirely by volunteers and overseen by our Board of Trustees. We asked Scott McKinney, one of our Trustees, to tell us how he got involved with Givto and why he thinks the service is so special.

Features

How can Givto help you make giving to charity your New Year’s resolution?

Chloe Roberson - January 21st , 2022

Part 2

So, you’ve read our recent blog and you’ve made donating to charity on a regular basis your New Year’s resolution.

Features

Why should you make giving to charity your New Year’s resolution?

Chloe Roberson - January 7th , 2022

Part 1

Are you finding it hard to choose your New Year’s resolution? After another year in survival mode, it’s difficult to think about self-improvement.

News

Rebranding Givto during the pandemic

Andrew Dicker - December 1st , 2021

Developing a new charity brand can be exciting and challenging. Andrew Dicker, Communications and Marketing Director with Givto, describes the journey he’s been on with his team developing an exciting new Givto brand. 

Stories

What do the Givto charities think?

Penny Coulthard - June 24th , 2021

Givto members have supported 27 fantastic charities since our pilot began in the summer of 2020. So what do they think of the service? Penny Coulthard, our Charity Engagement Director, shares some of their feedback.

Stories

Who’s Zooming Who?

Janet Morgan - May 26th , 2021

Janet Morgan, one of our fabulous user researchers, shares what Givto members have told us about the service and how we can improve it in the future.

News

How do you Givto?

Penny Coulthard - April 27th , 2021

Penny Coulthard, Givto’s charity engagement lead, shares some of the different ways that Givto members are selecting the charity they’re going to support.

Local

Finding the silver lining in lockdown

Janet Morgan - March 18th , 2021

As we reach the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown, Janet Morgan, one of our volunteer researchers, explains what the pandemic meant for Givto and charitable giving.

Stories

Something to smile about!

Meg Rowley - February 19th , 2021

Sunshine & Smiles, based in Leeds, provide life-changing help and activities for young people with Down Syndrome and their families. We caught up with service manager Ailith Harley-Roberts to find out more about their work and how our brand new giving platform Givto can help.

Stories

Building a great new way to give to charity

Alex Ellis-White - January 20th , 2021

Founder and Chief Executive Alex Ellis-White explains how the Better Giving Partnership came about, and how a small team of volunteers developed an innovative new way to give money to charity.