What is the WeGive App and why should I use it?

WeGive is a mobile app, a Charity Wallet, which allows donors to search and give remotely, to any of the top 20,000 charities in the UK. With charity shops shut and fundraising events cancelled, it is estimated that charities stand to lose around £4bn in 12 weeks as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. We propose to address this shortfall by making it easier for donors to find causes with which to engage and donate; for charities to make potential supporters aware of their presence, including their local activities; and to allow smaller charities to engage using social media tools. The WeGive app integrates social media feeds, news feeds and interactive tools to create a social sector marketplace for all and giving the biggest boost to charitable donations in a generation. You should start using the WeGive app to make all your charitable donations- big or small. WeGive is a free platform which takes £0 per transaction, ensuring that your hard earned money is donated to the charity in full.

How do I know my money is being donated safely and securely?

WeGive use Charities Trust, one of the most respected charity payment providers in the UK, to process all donations. You can find more information about them at charitiestrust.org. Charities Trust is fully compliant.

How much does WeGive take from my donation?

WeGive is a free platform that takes £0 per transaction.

I'm from a charity, how do I use WeGive?

Register your organisation with Charities Trust - we use them as our payment partner and they automatically reclaim Gift Aid on your behalf, assuming you have received approval from HMRC. Find out more at: https://charitiestrust.org/add-a-charity If you haven't registered with HMRC you’ll need your charity’s:

• bank account details and financial accounts
• officials’ details, including dates of birth and National Insurance numbers
• registration number if you’ve registered your charity with a regulator
• charitable objectives (sometimes called purposes)
• governing document (sometimes called a rulebook) - this explains how your charity is run

What is Gift Aid and should I claim it?

Donating through Gift Aid means all charities and community amateur sports clubs (CASCs) can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give. It will not cost you any extra. Find out more at: https://www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid