Let’s Talk - Events 2021
Find out how to make the most of events in 2021 and how you can host and promote your own events
3rd December 2020
Five reasons to be hopeful about the charity sector
Virgin Money Giving’s executive director Jo Barnett on how charities can end a turbulent 2020 on a high
1st December 2020
GiveBack2020 with Giving Tuesday
Rally your supporters and boost your funds this Giving Tuesday
30th October 2020
How we created a successful virtual campaign in the time of Covid-19
Conservation charity Tusk used Virgin Money Giving’s Campaign tool to turn the annual Lewa Safari Marathon digital and raised over a quarter of a million pounds in the process. Here’s how they did it.
13th October 2020
Supporting charities through a marathon challenge
On 4 October, 45,000 people took to their local parks and pavements to run 26.2 miles as part of a very different Virgin Money London Marathon.
13th October 2020
Say hello to live streaming and Strava on our fundraising pages
Virgin Money Giving’s fundraiser pages have had an upgrade. Fundraisers and charities can now stream both live and pre-recorded YouTube videos directly from their page and also integrate data from exercise-tracking app Strava.
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
Debunking the myths of virtual events, two charities tell us how
Over the last few months we have seen lots of great ideas and success stories around virtual events. We caught up with two charities – Macmillan and Friends of St Stephen's - who have run successful virtual events, to help you debunk the myths.
Virgin Money Giving
Campaign pages – easy to create, customise and promote
By using our flexible campaign tools you can easily launch, share and promote your campaign page and we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. Plus with our low fees and donor cover fees option more money will get to the frontline, where it’s needed most.
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Let's talk webinar – Virtual Events
Practical steps of getting a virtual event off the ground
Virgin Money Giving | Video
Shop with heart this Christmas
We spoke to our partners at social enterprise Kindred, about how together we can turn your supporters' Christmas shopping into charitable donations
19th November 2020
The five-minute Christmas campaign
How to create a quick digital festive campaign on Virgin Money Giving.
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Four ways you can make the most of Christmas
Christmas is a critical time for charities, but don’t worry – we’ve got your back. Here are four easy ways your charity can make the most of the season of giving
20th November 2020
Let’s Talk – Christmas Campaigns
Find out how you can add some sparkle to your festive fundraising
6th November 2020
#DeclutterAndDonate this Christmas
Use these ready-to-go marketing assets and social media post ideas to get you started using the Ziffit and Virgin Money Giving partnership to raise funds for your charity. Let your supporters know how important their support is and how they can easily raise vital funds.
18th November 2020
Turn post-Christmas clutter into cash donations with #DeclutterandDonate
After the excesses of Christmas, January isn’t traditionally a great time for cash donations. But thanks to our partnership with Ziffit, your supporters can turn their clutter into cash for your cause. Add your logo to these marketing graphics alongside these social media ideas to let your supporters know about #DeclutterandDonate
17th December 2020
Everything you wanted to know about Christmas campaigns
Download our free e-book for all the essential resources needed to plan your festive campaign.
13 October 2020 | Download
Ready-to-go content for The 40th Race
Here’s a list of all the great Marathon related articles from our ‘Fundraising Hub’ to share with this year 2020 Virtual London Marathon.
Virgin Money Giving | 4 mins read
Last-minute Christmas campaigns for small charities
Here’s some last minute Christmas campaign ideas to raise awareness and donations for your charity
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
My Prudential RideLondon launch webinar
Together we will help to save our charities!
Virgin Money Giving | Video
Let’s talk webinar – fundraising during lockdown
Discover the challenges and successes charities have encountered during lockdown
Virgin Money Giving | Video
Virgin Money Giving Covid-19 report
How fundraising changed in the month after lockdown
Virgin Money Giving
Your new look charity portal
You’re at the heart of everything we do.
Virgin Money Giving
#DeclutterAndDonate tool kit for charities
We've created a tool kit of banners, graphics and ideas that you can easily share in your emails and on social media to engage and inspire your supporters.
Virgin Money Giving
Get your supporters behind the #twopointsixchallenge
Let's get the nation behind you.
Virgin Money Giving
Pulling together
As we all know, the situation with COVID-19 is extremely dynamic and the role of digital fundraising has never been so important. We all need to adapt but if we pull together, we will meet the challenge.
Virgin Money Giving
Virtual fundraising events
Although the world may be self-isolating and social distancing, it's possible, through technology, to set new challenges and come together for good. Use our event creation tool to create yours today and start promoting it to your supporters.
Virgin Money Giving
2020 Virgin Money London Marathon Announcement
The Virgin Money London Marathon is far more than just a marathon, it brings society together in a moment of celebration of all that is good about humanity. This year, a year like no other, it will be a London Marathon like no other.
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
Turn unwanted goods into donations for charity
We've partnered up with trade-in site Ziffit to give your fundraisers a quick and easy way to raise funds without leaving their home. Ziffit instantly values unwanted stuff and can be donated directly to a fundraising page.
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How to get started on Virgin Money Giving
New to Virgin Money Giving or need a refresher?
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
Marathon magic runs in our family
More Virgin Money London Marathon runners fundraise with us than any other platform. We offer an experience you can’t get anywhere else.
Virgin Money Giving
Creating your own reports
Standard and customised reports at your fingers tips to cover all your needs
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
Getting your page out there
Simple ways to ensure your supporters land in right place in one click
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
Setting up your events is easy
From glamourous charity balls to gruelling obstacle courses, events are the perfect way for people to support your work.
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
Bring your charity page to life
By simply telling your story and making your page look good, is a great way to engage your supporters.
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
How to make your fundraising events more sustainable – and why it's worth the effort
Sustainability isn’t merely a buzzword. Here, two organisers of large-scale events tell us how they manage to keep their footprint impressively small.
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
Your marathon toolkit
Everything you need to promote the 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon and inspire your supporters
Virgin Money Giving
Maximising Gift Aid for your charity
How to ensure you are not missing out on the millions of pounds going unclaimed in Gift Aid
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
A video on videos: how to tell your charity’s story and make an impact
We decided that it was time to stop simply sharing videos and instead, talk to an expert.
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
Make the most of the Virgin Money London Marathon
Charlotte Ulett, events fundraising officer at Whizz-Kidz, talks us through what they've learned about making the most of the biggest fundraising event in the world.
Charlotte Ulett | 4 mins read
How to register your charity with Virgin Money Giving
Everything you need to get your charity account up and running
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
How our charity created a £1m fundraising event
Tips on creating and growing a successful event
Virgin Money Giving | 5 mins read
The secrets to long-term corporate relationships
10 top ways charities and companies can succeed at fundraising together
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
How to get media coverage for your charity
The insider’s guide to spreading your fundraising message
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
How charities can get cut-through on Twitter
Top fundraising ideas on what to do (and not do)
Marcus Webb | 2 mins read
Raising funds to power the Dementia Revolution
Virgin Money colleagues share their fundraising activities
Virgin Money Giving | 1 mins read
How to start and grow a charity
Top 5 tips for success from the CEO of a £1 million charity
Virgin Money Giving | 6 mins read
How to design a long-lasting fundraising campaign
6 steps to ensuring your event remains relevant
Virgin Money Giving | 5 mins read
How to hold a successful charity event
9 top tips to help your fundraising flourish
Virgin Money Giving | 6 mins read
How charities can create a thriving corporate partnership
5 steps to building new supporters and fundraisers
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
How to help your charity stand out
Be inspired by the Celebration Garden of forget-me-nots
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
How to engage charity supporters
Raise more money by taking people on the journey with you
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
How to plan a brilliant charity event
10 key things to consider when planning your fundraiser
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
What motivates people to give to charity
Achieve your charity’s fundraising targets with this insider info
Virgin Money Giving | 3 mins read
Why we recommend Virgin Money Giving to other charities
Charity Cardiac Risk in the Young give their testimonial
Virgin Money Giving | 2 mins read
How charities can succeed at fundraising online
6 great ways to help you to win on the web
Virgin Money Giving | 4 mins read
Top campaign tips for charities
Great suggestions to boost your fundraising
Virgin Money Giving | 4 mins read
How to keep your charity safe from cyber crime
Assess your risks and protect your charity
Virgin Money Giving | 4 mins read
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Got a question?
Here are some of the more commonly asked questions about fundraising with Virgin Money Giving.
Yes. We've got a range of buttons and banners you can use to link to your Virgin Money Giving page. Add these links to your website, blog, emails – wherever you like.
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There are two ways you can find out information about your fundraisers and donors.
To get exact numbers you can run a report whenever you like - for example find out how much money has been raised by new fundraisers in the last month.
Or set up email alerts and we'll automatically email you every time someone new decides to support your charity or you receive a donation over a certain amount.
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Charities need to have at least one bank account registered with us so we can process donations, but you can add as many extra bank accounts as you like.
You can choose to have different accounts for different fundraising events or one account for everything – it’s completely up to you.
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Charities receive their donated funds once a week (less our fees).
We pay Gift Aid to you within a week of receiving it from HMRC.
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You can run reports whenever you like to get the information your charity needs. We offer 3 types of reporting available as Excel, Word, CSV, Flash or PDF files:
- Standard reports
These are set up and ready to use - most charities will find standard reports cover everything they need to know. - Flexible reports
Adjust the format of our standard reports, and set your own reporting codes so it’s easy to match data to your charity’s system. - Custom reports
Set up your own reports from scratch for complete customisation.
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Yes – whenever someone makes a donation or sponsors a friend we’ll ask if they’re eligible for Gift Aid.
If they are and agree to claim Gift Aid, we’ll reclaim the Gift Aid from HMRC and it will be passed on to the charity in full.
Gift Aid is the simple way to increase the size of your donation, and because it’s reclaimed from the Government it won’t cost you any extra.
Find out more about Gift Aid here.
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See a breakdown of our charity fees.
Remember, because Virgin Money Giving is not-for-profit, the fees we charge will only ever go towards running Virgin Money Giving and making it better for our customers. Also, these fees only apply to charities – our website is completely free for fundraisers and donors to use.
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We don’t believe that business should profit from charity. It’s why we set up Virgin Money Giving, as a much needed not-for-profit alternative to challenge the status quo.
Grow your fundraising income on our super fast, safe and reliable fundraising platform with powerful online tools, low fees and the unrivalled service of our Virgin team behind you.
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