JustGiving transfers donated funds directly to registered charities or, in the case of crowdfunding, to the specific individual or entity chosen by the fundraiser. For charities, funds are generally sent automatically on a weekly basis, while Crowdfunding organizers must request a transfer to their bank account.
Donations are sent on a weekly basis (or monthly if the charity has raised less than £50 in a week). If applicable, we also reclaim the Gift Aid on all eligible donations each week and send this extra income to the charity once we receive it from the HMRC.
It raises income from transactions on credit cards but also ask donors for a contribution to fees that are hard to remove. JustGiving faces investigation over claims donors are misled.
We're not able to make any guarantees as to exactly when funds will be received, however it typically takes 4-6 working days for funds to reach your account once you've requested a withdrawal, or once your page has closed.
JustGiving focuses primarily on charity fundraising with strong regulatory protection, while GoFundMe is a broader platform for personal, medical, or charity causes, known for its user-friendliness and "GoFundMe Guarantee" for donor reassurance, with fees often covered by optional donor tips. Key differences lie in their primary focus (charity vs. personal), fee structures (JustGiving's direct fees vs. GoFundMe's donor-covered model), and regulatory backing (JustGiving as an API).
Funds are available to withdraw 14 days after launching your page. To withdraw what you've raised so far, all you need to do is head to the 'Funds' tab on your Page. It takes 4-6 working days for the funds to reach you after requesting a withdrawal.
The "3 to 1 fundraising rule" has two main meanings: either identifying three times the amount you need in potential funding to account for donors who don't commit, or for PTAs (Parent-Teacher Associations), balancing three non-fundraising programs for every one fundraiser to focus on mission over money. A third meaning involves cultivating donors with three touches between asks to build relationships.
We deduct the payment processing cost on each donation of 1.9% + 30p. If the donation is made is a currency other than GBP, the processing fee becomes 2.9% + 30p. If the donation is eligible for Gift Aid, we claim the Gift Aid from HMRC on behalf of the charity.
Remember: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure.
Charity watchdogs recommend that at least 65 percent to 70 percent of total funds raised go toward program expenses. (Most charities need to use some donations to cover bare minimum costs such as for staff, advertising, or office space.)
Every donation on Givealittle incurs a 5% platform fee. This supports technology, page moderation, compliance, secure payments, and customer support. At checkout, donors can add a small top-up to cover this fee. Most choose to do so.As a result, about 98% of what is donated reaches the intended cause.
The 50/30/20 rule is a budget guideline that allocates 50% of after-tax income to Needs (housing, groceries, utilities), 30% to Wants (dining out, entertainment, shopping), and 20% to Savings & Debt (emergency fund, retirement, loan payments). While not directly a "charity rule," you can incorporate giving by slightly reducing the 30% "Wants" category to free up funds for donations, making charitable contributions a fixed part of your budget rather than an afterthought.
1.5 lakh during the year to an organisation that is eligible for 50% deduction up to the 10% limit of net taxable income. So, the maximum 80G deduction allowed will Rs. 1 lakh i.e. 10% of the net taxable income, (even if you have donated a higher amount) for the year. However, 50% of the amount contributed i.e. Rs.
You'll need to build a separate fundraising page for each charity, then join them together with a Team page, giving your donors the choice of which charity they donate to.
Your withdrawals:
We make payments via BACs transfer, so they usually take 2-3 working days to reach you once the status changes to 'Processed' (see screenshot below): Due to the above, it can take 4-6 working days for the funds to reach your chosen bank account.
We pay your charity every month, at the end of each month we consolidate all the donations made during that month, then pay them over at the start of the next month.
If you're donating to a charity, although you'll appear as 'Anonymous' on the Fundraising Page, the page owner will know who you are and how much you've given by logging into their account, unless you choose not to share any information when making your donation and "opt out" of being contacted by them.
Yes, crowdfunding is legal in India. Though no specific regulations govern them, they are considered legal in India. However, SEBI (The Securities and Exchange Board of India) governs the equity crowdfunding since 2014.
One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when launching a crowdfunding platform is focusing too much on technology too soon. Many founders believe that a cutting-edge platform is the key to success, but without a solid business plan, even the best technology is meaningless.
GoFundMe's biggest competitors vary by use case, but major rivals include Kickstarter (for creative projects), Indiegogo (for tech/entrepreneurial projects), and platforms like Givebutter, Donorbox, and Fundly, which cater more to nonprofits or offer broader features and different fee structures, with some platforms like Patreon focusing on creators.