Big Give is committed to helping donors give with confidence during our campaigns and beyond. By following these simple steps, you can ensure your charitable donations are safe, impactful, and keep making double the difference.
Why giving safety matters
Donating to charities is a powerful way to create positive change. To ensure your donation is used as intended, we take stringent precautions when choosing our charity partners. You can also take simple steps to give with confidence, inspired by guidance from the Fundraising Regulator.
Our simple steps for safer giving
1. Checking the Charity’s credentials
- Big Give verifies each charity’s registered status by checking the Charity Commission website (England and Wales), OSCR (Scotland), or CCNI (Northern Ireland).
- All charities participating in Big Give campaigns have been vetted by our expert funding panels, ensuring their legitimacy and credibility. Some of the things we check include who the charity is managed by, their reserves and safeguarding policies and their latest accounts.
- To further assure you, we include each charity’s name on their Big Give campaign page so you can verify them independently if you wish.
2. Understanding how your donation will be used
- Each charity’s campaign page clearly outlines its objectives, explaining how donations will be used and the impact they aim to achieve.
- Big Give requires charities to report back on their campaigns so we can verify how funds have been spent and the impact achieved.
3. Be cautious with unsolicited requests
- Donations made through the Big Give platform are secure and transparent. If you receive any unsolicited communication claiming to be from Big Give, verify its authenticity by contacting us directly at hello@biggive.org.
- We will never call you asking for donations for a charity participating in a campaign on our platform. If you receive such requests, please let us know.
4. Make use of our secure payment methods
- All donations made through Big Give are processed safely and securely via our trusted payment processor, Stripe.
- Always check for ‘https’ in the URL when making online payments and avoid sharing your bank details via email or social media.
5. Keep records of your donations
- Keeping a record of your donations is helpful for your financial records and supports transparency and accountability.
- When you donate via Big Give, you will receive a confirmation email receipt with your donation details. Need another copy? Contact us at hello@biggive.org.
How Big Give ensures safe giving
At Big Give, we take your trust seriously. Here’s how we ensure safer giving:
- Careful vetting: We rigorously vet all participating charities to ensure they meet our eligibility and due diligence criteria.
- Secure payment processing: Donations are processed securely through Stripe, a trusted industry leader in payment processing.
- Transparent information: We provide clear, detailed information about campaigns and charities on our website to help you make informed decisions.
For more information or if you have concerns about a donation, please reach out to us directly.
Ready to give with confidence?
Visit biggive.org to explore our campaigns and make a difference safely and securely.