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South African Charity Feeds 28,000 With Tech Transparency
Acts of KindnessApr 7

South African Charity Feeds 28,000 With Tech Transparency

A new Johannesburg nonprofit has fed 28,000 people in just eight months by combining old-fashioned generosity with modern technology that lets donors track every single loaf of bread. Charity Crowdfund is proving that when giving is easy and transparent, communities show up. #

Google: charity donation3 min read
Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work
Community HeroesMar 21

Tracked Sneakers Reveal How Charity Donations Really Work

A German influencer placed an AirTag in donated sneakers and discovered they traveled 800 kilometers across five countries before appearing at a Bosnian market. His experiment is pushing charities to be more transparent about where donations actually go.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Malaysia Launches First Regulated Platform for Charity Giving
SolutionsFeb 19

Malaysia Launches First Regulated Platform for Charity Giving

Malaysia just made donating to charities safer and more transparent with the country's first regulated social exchange platform. Impakrintas combines tech innovation with government oversight to help nonprofits raise funds while giving donors complete confidence in where their money goes.

Regional: malaysia technology (MY)2 min read
Sneaker Tracking Pushes Red Cross Toward Transparency
Community HeroesMar 20

Sneaker Tracking Pushes Red Cross Toward Transparency

A German influencer hid an AirTag in donated sneakers and watched them travel 800 kilometers to a Bosnian market. His experiment sparked a long-overdue conversation about how charities handle donations.

Google: charity donation3 min read
Charity App Tracks Pakistan Water Wells via GPS
Innovation5d ago

Charity App Tracks Pakistan Water Wells via GPS

A new charity platform uses GPS and photo updates to show donors exactly where their money goes. Donate Directly's water wells in Pakistan let givers track construction from start to finish.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Glasgow Charity Raises £1.2M for 12 UK Health Organizations
Acts of KindnessSep 5

Glasgow Charity Raises £1.2M for 12 UK Health Organizations

The Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation just donated £1.2 million to a dozen UK charities supporting cancer patients and children's healthcare. Football legends including Sir Alex Ferguson and Alan Shearer helped raise the massive sum through charity events this past year.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Scottish Island Charity Raises £177K After Legal Fight
Acts of KindnessSep 10

Scottish Island Charity Raises £177K After Legal Fight

A tiny Scottish island community center facing a lawsuit has received over 11,000 donations from supporters worldwide. The outpouring shows how people rally behind small charities doing big work.

Google: charity donation2 min read
UK Charity Breaks Records with $209M in Donations
Acts of KindnessJul 28

UK Charity Breaks Records with $209M in Donations

A Christian funding charity just wrapped up its best year ever, processing $209 million in donations and distributing over 1 million grants to churches and charities. The surge means thousands of community programs got the funding they needed to keep helping people.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Rogers Donates $1M to Alberta Children's Charities
Acts of KindnessJun 16

Rogers Donates $1M to Alberta Children's Charities

Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Small Charity Grows Website Traffic to 40,000 Visitors
SolutionsMay 29

Small Charity Grows Website Traffic to 40,000 Visitors

A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Finance Firm Gives $16M Revenue to Charity in Single Day
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Finance Firm Gives $16M Revenue to Charity in Single Day

Investment firm BGC Group donated 100% of its September 11th revenue to charity, raising $16 million in one day. Since 2005, the company has given away $250 million through its annual Charity Day honoring 658 colleagues lost on 9/11.

Positive News2 min read
Charity Sells 17,000 Rescued Roses for 25p a Bunch
Acts of KindnessAug 27

Charity Sells 17,000 Rescued Roses for 25p a Bunch

A flower rescue charity in England just received its biggest donation ever: 17,000 white roses that would have been thrown away. They're selling them for 25 pence each, turning waste into hundreds of pounds for mental health groups and cancer charities.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Irish Sports Group Gives €1.8M to 60+ Charities Since 2008
Acts of KindnessSep 4

Irish Sports Group Gives €1.8M to 60+ Charities Since 2008

Ireland's largest community sports organization has donated over €1.8 million to charities across the island in less than two decades. The GAA just opened applications for four new charity partners to share €100,000 in 2027.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
Toy Story Porsches Raise $3M for Kids' Charities
Acts of KindnessJul 1

Toy Story Porsches Raise $3M for Kids' Charities

Three hand-painted Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story characters just sold to an anonymous collector who's donating all $3 million to children's charities. Each custom car took 350 hours to create and will help Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children's Foundation.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
TrainPal Lets Passengers Add Charity Donations to Tickets
Acts of KindnessJul 20

TrainPal Lets Passengers Add Charity Donations to Tickets

A new feature from rail booking app TrainPal lets travelers donate pennies to railway charities right at checkout. Since 2010, this micro-donation technology has raised £83 million across more than 1,250 charities.

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Acts of KindnessJun 17

Rogers Charity Golf Raises Record $26.6M for Alberta Kids

A charity golf tournament in Alberta just shattered records by raising $26.6 million to help children across the province. Since its start, the Rogers Charity Classic has now raised over $164 million for youth programs.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
Acts of KindnessJun 8

UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities

British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Wrestler Donates $100K to Music Charity Honoring Late Friend
Acts of KindnessSep 13

Wrestler Donates $100K to Music Charity Honoring Late Friend

Professional wrestler Daniel Garcia won a charity battle royal and directed the entire $100,000 prize to MusiCares, a music industry charity his late friend Andy Williams championed. The donation honors Williams, who spent two decades as a guitarist before his recent passing.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Rangers Charity Donates £10k to Veterans in Scotland
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Rangers Charity Donates £10k to Veterans in Scotland

The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.

Google: charity donation2 min read
SA Charity Shop Raises R2.1M for Animal Welfare in 2025
Acts of KindnessJan 18

SA Charity Shop Raises R2.1M for Animal Welfare in 2025

A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.

Google News - Charity Donation Million2 min read

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