News stories
19 June 2013
Technical upgrade set for Thursday night
Our technical team will be making a few improvements to the MyDonate website from around 11pm on June 20 - we're not expecting anything but minimal impact on the site during the upgrade.
18 June 2013
Guardian article reveals how BT is bringing internet access to Children's Villages in Africa
Last month, BT launched a major initiative - Connecting Africa - in partnership with SOS Children's Villages, an international charity focusing on children at risk.
18 June 2013
Skyfall – tandem parachute jump in aid of Ickle Pickles
London-based charity, Ickle Pickle's ambassador Lorraine Blackburn, will be taking the plunge in a tandem parachute jump on 27th of July.
28 May 2013
How charities can help their own fundraisers
How can charities make the most from opportunities presented by significant fundraising events like the London Marathon?
28 May 2013
'We're here to help' – a profile of MyDonate's customer service team
The headquarters of the MyDonate customer service team is situated in Enniskillen in Northern Ireland.
20 May 2013
Wear your wig with pride on Wig Wednesday
This Wednesday May 22nd is 'Wig Wednesday' when people across the UK will unite to raise vital funds for children and young people with cancer.
14 May 2013
MyDonate attends UK Foodbank conference
A team from MyDonate is set to attend the Foodbank Network National Conference 2013 in Birmingham this week.
10 May 2013
Connecting Africa project will bring African communities online
BT has teamed up with international charity SOS Children's Villages to provide broadband internet access to twenty African communities as part of its newly launched 'Connecting Africa' project.
03 May 2013
Raising money for charity? – tell us your story!
We would love to hear all about how you are raising funds for your favourite charities and why.
22 April 2013
Well done to all you London Marathon runners
A big well done from MyDonate to everyone who took part in the London Marathon at the weekend.
19 April 2013
MyDonate celebrates second birthday
Two years on, and the service has grown to become more popular than ever with charities, donors and fundraisers.
18 April 2013
Last chance to grab a place in the sold-out Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon
Some extra places have been announced for what promises to be the North's sporting event of the year – The Plusnet Yorkshire Marathon.
15 April 2013
Long-distance fundraising cyclists stay in touch via MyDonate
Fundraisers Hannah Smith and Diarmaid McDonald are well on their way to completing an amazing trans-continental cycling trek for charity.
15 April 2013
The charity that transformed London's waterways
A highly illuminating article on The Guardian's Voluntary Sector Partnership Zone tells the story of how waterways around London's Olympic Park were given a major renovation in time for the 2012 Olympic Games.
15 April 2013
Shirley is a volunteering star of Nepal
For the past month Shirley Rose, has been working as a volunteer at a mosaic workshop project in Kathmandu, Nepal.
21 March 2013
Help support DEC's Syrian Crisis Appeal with MyDonate
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC), the charity that co-ordinates the responses of the UK's 14 leading humanitarian charities, has launched its Syria Crisis Appeal.
21 March 2013
Available now – our brand new toolkit for charities and fundraisers
We are thrilled to announce that the all-new MyDonate toolkit for charities and fundraisers is now available.
11 March 2013
Calling all charities - why not apply for a BT Get IT Together award?
Entries are now open for the third annual Technology4Good (T4G) awards and MyDonate is urging charities and community groups to take a very close look at one particular category – The BT Get it Together Award.
11 March 2013
Payroll giving is 'not as complicated as people think'
Payroll giving schemes are wrongly considered as being too complicated when they should be recognised as one of the most effective forms of committed giving.
08 March 2013
New feature on MyDonate helps charities make the most from fundraising events
A brand new feature, designed to help charities raise more money from popular fundraising events, has been introduced to the MyDonate website.
04 March 2013
Lisa warms up for four nations half-marathon challenge
Super-fit runner and prolific fundraiser Lisa Cryer has spent the last four years competing in half-marathons and 10k events in aid of her favourite charity, Magic Moments for Autistic Children - but this year she will take on her toughest challenge yet.
22 February 2013
Effective financial management is critical for charities that want to survive and thrive
Charities need to have robust financial management, policies and procedures running through their organisations if they want to plan for the future effectively and flourish.
22 February 2013
Going back to Moldova
Last summer Ipswich-based charity TEECH (Telecommunications Eastern European Challenge) took a team of willing volunteers on a Mission to Moldova.
20 February 2013
Shirley gets set for a month of volunteering in Nepal
MyDonate fundraiser Shirley Rose is counting down the days until she waves goodbye to the UK and flies off to Nepal to begin a month's volunteering at a mosaic project.
14 February 2013
Payroll giving under the spotlight in live Q&A
MyDonate is sponsoring a live Q&A on the Guardian's website to discuss the issues of payroll giving.
12 February 2013
An interview with Jayne George from Guide Dogs
Jayne George, director of fundraising at Guide Dogs, outlines how guide dogs are trained from puppies to become working dogs supporting blind and partially sighted people from across the UK.
31 January 2013
Rebuilding Nepalese girls' lives through mosaic art
Help Freedom Matters- a charity that rescues and rehabilitates trafficked young people in Nepal.
24 January 2013
Rain fails to dampen resolve of Worthing's 'Sleep Out' fundraisers
Well done to everybody who spent the night out under the stars in Worthing on Saturday night for the annual Sleep Out event.
15 January 2013
Search engine boosted
Here at MyDonate HQ, we've been very busy over the last few weeks working on some great new additions and features for our site.
03 January 2013
MyDonate scoops charity award
International development charity, Childreach International, has named MyDonate as its Supplier of the Year 2012.
31 December 2012
Squeeze on charity donations
One in six charities believe they may face closure in the coming year according to a recent poll.
20 December 2012
Charities: the MyDonate email signature is ready for download now
A message to charities - your employees, fundraisers and supporters can all now download a very handy tool.
20 December 2012
Fundraisers: Download your MyDonate email signature now
Calling all fundraisers - you can now download a very handy tool which will encourage your contacts.
07 December 2012
Watch our latest video: Making the most from reporting
Over the past few months we've been busy making MyDonate's reporting tool even easier for charities to use.
04 December 2012
Need help building your website?
Charities across the UK are being offered the chance to get their hands on a free website thanks to BT.
04 December 2012
Out and about and listening to you
From Scotland to London, from Exeter to Manchester, the last few months have seen the MyDonate team travelling up and down the country meeting and listening to so many of you.
28 November 2012
Inspiring video shows success of Guide Dogs Week
MyDonate has produced a new video with highlights of some of the hugely successful events that took place during Guide Dogs Week in October.
28 November 2012
Have you got a story for MyDonate?
Do you have a fundraising story to tell - be it funny, heart warming or simply crazy - MyDonate wants to hear from you.
23 November 2012
We'd love to hear what you think
We want to make MyDonate even better for everybody who uses our free service - and that's where your feedback comes in.
20 November 2012
IoF Scotland annual conference generates 'lively debate'
Seven in ten charitable organisations in Scotland have witnessed an increase in digital donations.
19 November 2012
BBC Children in Need breaks a new fundraising record
Weeks of dedicated fundraising came to a sensational climax on Friday, with this year's BBC Children in Need telethon raising a record-breaking £26,757,446.
09 November 2012
Wanted: Women to be 'BearFaced' for BBC Children in Need
Women in the UK are being urged to go 'BearFaced' on Friday 9 November to raise money for BBC Children in Need.
31 October 2012
Bupa Great South runners cap memorable year with record-breaking event
Around 25,000 people pounded the streets of Portsmouth at the weekend as part of what's being described as the biggest ever Bupa Great South Run.
29 October 2012
'Walk my Way' increases awareness of blindness
Guide Dogs Week, which ran between October 6th and 14th was a fantastic success with more than 450 events taking place around the country raising much-needed funds and awareness for Guide Dogs.
26 October 2012
BBC Children in Need welcomes MyDonate as official online fundraising partner
BT's MyDonate service has been named as the official online fundraising partner for this year's BBC Children in Need.
23 October 2012
Raising a million with the help of MyDonate to celebrate a 100 years
MyDonate has teamed up with the Sunday Mail Centenary Fund to help raise a million pounds in a year for 17 Scottish charities.
19 October 2012
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) choses MyDonate for online fundraising
MyDonate is set to play a key role in a new national fundraising campaign - Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) - spearheaded by Cancer Research UK.
11 October 2012
Business challenge to overcome? - BT Troubleshooter can help
BT Troubleshooter is a free service for charities that helps them to overcome business-related challenges they might face.
05 October 2012
Innovation at heart of MyDonate sponsored awards
An organisation that allows people to donate cars to charity has won the 'Innovation in Fundraising' category at this year's Third Sector Excellence Awards 2012.
26 September 2012
MyDonate has agreed a new partnership
MyDonate has agreed a new partnership – including the sponsorship of four conferences - with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW).
26 September 2012
Still time to Walk my Way for Guide Dogs
Guide Dogs Week may be fast-approaching but there's still plenty of time for fundraisers to get involved.
19 September 2012
Well done to all the Bupa Great North Run participants
Once again, the event was a spectacular success with 55,000 competitors completing the famous race this year.
10 September 2012
With the Paralympics over, be inspired
The curtain has closed on a sensational Paralympic Games and it's clear that the performance of all athletes has inspired a nation.
10 September 2012
BT MyDonate sponsors the Third Sector Excellence Awards
BT's MyDonate is one of the sponsors for the prestigious Third Sector Excellence Awards, which recognises and celebrate the outstanding work of charities and not-for-profit organisations.
05 September 2012
On a mission to Moldova...
The 'Mission to Moldova' saw a crew of 25 volunteers travelling by road across the continent to a school in Valcinet, a small town in the middle of the country.
20 August 2012
Digital delivers more for charities - the video
Reaction to the report published by MyDonate and the Institute of Fundraising - "Understanding donor behaviour in a digital age".
10 August 2012
Inspired by the Brownlee brothers?
If you've been inspired to get up off the sofa and get swimming or cycling or running watch this short video from the Brownlee brothers.
08 August 2012
MyDonate unlocks additional funds for charities
MyDonate has helped Childreach International – which works to unlock the potential of children worldwide – to plough an extra £100,000 into key projects.
07 August 2012
Have you tried the MyDonate mobile app?
A new MyDonate app has been launched which enables fundraisers to manage and promote their pages via their mobile phones.
03 August 2012
Free broadband for charities
UK charities registered on MyDonate are invited to apply for a year's free internet access through BT's Community Connections award scheme.
23 July 2012
The key to successful charitable events
MyDonate - in partnership with the Guardian's Fundraising Hub - sponsored a lively online Q and A session about how events can make money for charity.
17 July 2012
Walk My Way for Guide Dogs Week. Step into our world and raise money for Guide Dogs
MyDonate is teaming up with charity Guide Dogs to become the exclusive fundraising partner for Guide Dogs Week 2012 (October 6th – 14th).
04 July 2012
Digital is delivering more for charities
Nine out of ten UK charities are now investing in digital media according to a new report published by the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) and MyDonate.
26 June 2012
IoF fundraising convention set to be a sell-out
This year's Institute of Fundraising (IoF) National Convention at the Hilton London Metropole is once again expected to be a sell-out with more than 2,200 people attending the annual event.
26 June 2012
Countdown to the T4G Awards
The clock is ticking towards the start of this year's Technology4Good (T4G) Awards with judges claiming that the 'quality of the entries was noticeably higher than last year'.
19 June 2012
Shortlist for Technology4Good awards announced
The shortlist for this year's Technology4Good (T4G) Awards has been announced with 26 finalists whittled down from more than 200 nominations.
15 June 2012
MyDonate encourages group fundraising
MyDonate has added a new feature to its website that allows people to raise money together as part of a team.
24 May 2012
My Donate helps students raise funds for Childreach International
Fundraiser Jess Kinney - a second-year university student and team leader for one of the charity's Challenge Events - explains why she got involved in the 'Big Dip'.
24 May 2012
Walking an Arm's length to restore historic canal
A six and three quarter mile sponsored walk to raise vital funds to restore the historical Wendover Arm canal is being organised for September 2nd.
22 May 2012
Fundraiser Alison Prisley: “MyDonate makes fundraising easier”
In March 2012, 75 students in Blackpool and Brighton threw themselves into the bitterly cold sea to raise money for Childreach International. Fundraiser Alison Prisley explains why she got involved in the 'Big Dip'.
14 May 2012
Your consent for cookies
To comply with EU Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, visitors to the MyDonate site over the coming weeks, will be presented with a consent form asking for permission to use cookies on their computer.
16 May 2012
Getting free PR
When you start your fundraising activity you'll be giving it your all. So don't let it go unnoticed - maximise your PR.
09 May 2012
Digital Fundraising Award launched as part of Technology4Good Awards 2012
Communications minister Ed Vaizey and TV presenter, Mariella Frostrup, are just two of the names urging businesses, charities, schools, social enterprises and individuals to enter the Technology4Good Awards 2012.
08 May 2012
Dan's the man as he targets record-breaking Soccer Aid challenge
Football freestyler Dan Magness is nearing the end of a marathon 200-mile walk – while playing keepy uppies.
04 May 2012
MyDonate scores with Keep It Up for Soccer Aid 2012
UNICEF UK, the world's leading children's organisation, has chosen MyDonate as its online donation platform for its 'Keep It Up for Soccer Aid' fundraising campaign.
30 April 2012
Record-breaking 'Big Busk' is music to the ears
There will be dancing in the streets next month as hundreds of buskers hit the UK's pavements in an attempt at a world record - and the chance to raise money for Childreach International.
19 April 2012
Making every penny count for Nova
From long distance swimming, cycling and running, Nova International's challenges raise an estimated £50m a year for charity through sponsorship.
05 April 2012
Fuelling our fundraising ambitions
To commemorate the first birthday of MyDonate, we've been asking some key figures in the charity sector to tell us their thoughts about online fundraising, the use of technology and MyDonate. Here, Firoz Patel, chief executive of Childreach International, answers the questions.
11 April 2012
Well done to the winners of our prize draw!
The three winners, each receiving a £100 donation to go straight to the charity of their choice on MyDonate, are...
03 April 2012
Ten top tips to help combat 'giving fatigue'
Donor fatigue, giver burnout, whatever you call it, it's something most fundraisers are bound to encounter at some point - but there are still things you can do to try to persuade supporters to help you and your cause.
22 March 2012
Embracing the world of online
To commemorate the first birthday of MyDonate, we've asked some key figures in the charity sector to tell us their thoughts about online fundraising, the use of technology and MyDonate.
19 March 2012
MyDonate accessibility kitemark means everyone can fundraise online
BT's MyDonate website is the first online fundraising site to be recognised by disability and e-accessibility charity AbilityNet for being accessible to people of all abilities.
03 February 2012
Sign up to MyDonate for the Bupa Great Run and British Gas Great Swim Series
As a charity or a fundraiser taking part in one of the dozen running and swimming events, you can sign-up with MyDonate now and raise more money for your cause.
16 March 2012
Charities must 'believe in themselves'
Charities aiming to fundraise successfully in the current economic downturn need to believe in what they are doing
14 February 2012
Advice for choosing a charity
How do you choose the right charity to support for a fundraising event such as the Bupa Great North Run? If you've not chosen your charity already, here are some tips.
21 February 2012
Sporting fundraisers - keep on track with top tips from the Brownlee brothers
Fundraisers looking to get themselves fit and ready for some of this year's biggest sporting events can benefit from sound advice given by two of the world's top triathletes.
02 March 2012
Meet the MyDonate team at the NCVO annual conference
Come and see us at the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) annual conference on Monday, March 5th at The Brewery in London.
24 February 2012
Young people celebrated during Student Volunteers week
This week (February 20-26) has been Student Volunteering Week 2012 where students up and down the country put others first and help out.
14 February 2012
Getting people on board
If you're taking part in one of the Bupa Great Run or British Gas Great Swim events, you'll want to make sure you raise as much money as you possibly can - so what are the best ways to promote your event?
31 January 2012
Dodgeball - hits the fun button for fundraising!
Some fantastic creative thinking by a fundraising team has tapped into the themes of fun and sport in a one-day Dodgeball tournament to smash the fundraising target of £10,000.
30 December 2011
How to make your New Year's resolution stick - set yourself a goal!
Almost each one us makes News Year's resolutions and almost the same number of us break those same resolutions - so why not set yourself a definite goal to aim for and start training for a fundraising event.
23 December 2011
UK fifth most charitable nation in the world
The UK is the fifth most charitable nation in the world - up from eighth last year - according to a new survey by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
23 December 2011
NCVO annual conference: providing practical and motivating advice for the voluntary sector
Anyone working in the voluntary sector is being invited to take part in the annual National Council for Volunteer Organisations (NCVO) annual conference.
09 December 2011
Cashing up at Christmas - how charities can boost their coffers
The festive season is one of the most significant times in the fundraising calendar for charities. Yet despite the numerous high profile appeals, many organisations still struggle to attract the extra pounds spent over this time.
09 December 2011
Don't forget charities this Christmas
It's worth taking the time to remind ourselves that Christmas is a time for giving and by giving through sites like MyDonate we can help those who are really in need at this time of year.
09 December 2011
Fundraising ideas at Christmas
Some great ideas on how to raise money for charities over the Christmas period.
30 November 2011
A record night for Children in Need
Children in Need broke all records this year raising an incredible £26,332,334 on the Friday night - an increase of £7 million on last year's total.
18 November 2011
Man to live in shop window for a week
A youth worker is to spend a week on his own in a shop to help raise money for Bootle-based children's charity Ykids.
16 November 2011
BBC's The One Show host Matt Baker on course for marathon rickshaw ride
TV host Matt Baker has swapped his comfortable sofa on The One Show for a rainy rickshaw as he takes part in a gruelling 484-mile charity challenge from Edinburgh to London in aid of Children in Need.
08 November 2011
Countdown to BBC Children in Need
With just weeks to until BBC Children in Need the clock is ticking towards one of the country's favourite fundraisers.
20 October 2011
Help for Heroes scoops 'Most Admired Charity' award
Help for Heroes (H4H) – which raises money for wounded service men and women – has been named 'Britain's Most Admired Charity' by Third Sector.
17 October 2011
Fundraising experts share their knowledge
Understanding the potential of social media and constantly upgrading personal skills are just some of the top tips shared by half a dozen of the UK's leading charitable fundraisers.
14 October 2011
Team BT raises money for Team GB
Seventeen BT employees ran the Royal Parks Half Marathon this weekend, raising £4,000 so far via the MyDonate website, for the charity Paralympics GB.
03 October 2011
Third Sector Awards puts on first class night
The Third Sector Excellence Awards 2011 honoured the work of the not-for-profit industry at a black-tie dinner that was attended by more than 500 guests.
26 September 2011
Get ready for Children in Need
This year the BBC's Children in Need appeal takes place on November 18. This is the 31st appeal and over the years it has raised millions of pounds to help make positive changes to the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.
22 September 2011
KidsOut puts MyDonate at the heart of online strategy
A new website, a deeper engagement with social media and increased used of the MyDonate fundraising platform are all beginning to pay dividends for KidsOut.
16 September 2011
David's done it!
Comedian David Walliams has raised almost £1.2m thanks to his epic 140 miles swim down the river Thames.
15 September 2011
Countdown begins for Bupa Great North Run
Some 54,000 people are expected to take part in this weekend's Bupa Great North Run in a bid to conquer the 13.1 miles course from Newcastle on Tyne to South Shields.
15 September 2011
Dames head list to support Remember A Charity Week
Some of the UK's leading public figures – including Dame Judy Dench, Dame Vera Lynn and Sir Michael Parkinson – are supporting Remember A Charity Week to encourage more people to leave a small gift to charities in their will.
14 September 2011
MyDonate backs Guardian Voluntary Sector Network
BT MyDonate is delighted to become a partner of The Guardian's Voluntary Sector Network - for professionals who work in, and with, the voluntary sector.
14 September 2011
Pedalling coast to coast for Cancer Research UK and ChildLine
A team of cyclists has just covered an epic 140 miles in two days to raise money for Cancer Research UK and ChildLine.
12 September 2011
South African townships link with South Wales communities to perform stunning arts project
Valley Kids – a community regeneration charity based in Rhondda Cynon Taff – is looking to raise £150,000 to help fund an exciting cultural exchange between disadvantaged communities in Wales and South Africa.
08 September 2011
Third Sector Excellence
The organisations entering the 2011 Third Sector Excellence Awards have now been shortlisted and eagerly await news of their entries at a ceremony on 28th September at the London Lancaster hotel.
07 September 2011
Walliams vs the Thames
Comedian, writer and actor David Walliams is currently taking on his toughest physical challenge ever – swimming the length of the river Thames for Sport Relief.
26 August 2011
MyDonate is awarded AbilityNet Accreditation
A network of consumers with a diverse range of disabilities has given the MyDonate website a 'thumbs up' for usability, and has led to the site receiving an 'AbilityNet Accredited' award.
26 August 2011
A helping hand for charities from the IoF
Staff working for small charities have just a few days left to apply for the Institute of Fundraising's (IoF) one-day conference for just £20.00, thanks to a new bursary scheme.
22 August 2011
UK raises £50million for East Africa, but DEC appeals for more
The UK has donated nearly £50million to the Disaster Emergency Committee's (DEC) East Africa drought appeal, but the charity says more needs to be done to help the 12 million people at risk in the region.
22 August 2011
Charities could benefit from £10 million Big Society fund
The Minister for Civil Society, Nick Hurd, has announced that a £10 million fund is being made available to charities and social enterprises to help them win more capital investment and public service contracts.
17 August 2011
Lewis to lead Institute of Fundraising
Peter Lewis has been announced as the new chief executive of The Institute of Fundraising (IoF), and will join the organisation in October.
12 August 2011
Cuts will lead to drop in charitable funding, warns NCVO
Charities will miss out on £2.8bn of public funding in the next five years if planned government cuts are passed on proportionately to the voluntary sector, according to the NCVO.
12 August 2011
Kids charity benefits from celebrity yacht race
Newly-wed Zara Phillips and Hollywood star Ewan McGregor joined a flotilla of other celebrities to take part in a 50 mile race around the Isle of Wight to raise money for charity.
05 August 2011
Canal bike ride is a boost for Scouts
Seven Scout leaders and their friends have successfully cycled 127.5 miles from Liverpool to Leeds along the towpath of the North of England's longest canal.
21 July 2011
Autism charity to benefit from 'Wacky Racers'
Three men from Nottinghamshire are planning to drive some 1,300 miles in a car that cost just £50 to raise £2,000 for autism charity NORSACA.
15 July 2011
Get ready for Born to Shine
Save the Children has teamed up with broadcaster ITV for a brand new weekly entertainment series for Sunday evenings beginning on July 17th.
15 July 2011
Magic FM gives kids a brighter future
Magic 105.4 has registered its 'Cash for Kids' charity with MyDonate to raise money for independently registered, local charities in the UK.
11 July 2011
DEC announces East Africa Crisis Appeal
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an urgent appeal to help more than 10 million people in East Africa parts of which are suffering their worst drought in over half a century.
11 July 2011
Fundraisers crucial role highlighted
The Institute of Fundraising's National Convention held in London at the beginning of July has underlined the important work carried out by fundraisers.
07 July 2011
Good luck to all British 10K London runners
This Sunday coming sees the 11th staging of the British 10K London Run. It's the biggest event of its type in the UK and is expected to attract around 25,000 runners from different countries and all walks of life.
01 July 2011
Come and see MyDonate at National Convention 2011
More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the National Convention 2011 from July 4-6 at the Hilton London Metropole.
01 July 2011
Fire engine 'pull-athon' helps ChildLine
Volunteer fire crew based at BT's Adastral Park research centre in Suffolk raised more than £2,000 for charity by pulling an eight ton fire engine 25km.
01 July 2011
BT staff pedal their way to help Paralympics GB
Sixteen cyclists from BT helped raise more than £445 for Paralympics GB after completing a marathon 350km ride on an exercise bike.
27 June 2011
Charities give thumbs up to MyDonate
More than 500 charities have signed up to the MyDonate service since its launch in April – with hundreds of other charities set to join in the coming weeks.
23 June 2011
Cardboard Citizens stages bike ride
Homeless theatre company Cardboard Citizens has chosen MyDonate to support a 245 mile charity bike ride from London to Amsterdam in the autumn.
20 June 2011
Well done to all London to Brighton cyclists
Congratulations are in order for the all the cyclists who took part in the London to Brighton charity bike ride held at the weekend.
15 June 2011
Fundraisers need to 'think outside the box' says Ben Fogle
TV presenter and celebrity Tweeter Ben Fogle has given the thumbs up to new guide that show fundraisers how to use social media to raise even more money for their charities.
10 June 2011
Congratulations to Charity Award 2011 winners
MyDonate and a number of its charity partners were among those attending the prestigious Charity Awards event.
03 June 2011
Young people benefit from on-going fundraising by Chichester charity
A Chichester-based charity has signed up to MyDonate to help raise the £110,000 it needs to fund the purchase of equipment at the Cobnor Activities Centre.
02 June 2011
Dogged determination raises £240,000 for cancer
Registered Cancer charity Brown Dog, which has raised more than £240,000 since it was set up ten years ago, says it now expects to see fundraising soar following the launch of the MyDonate website.
02 June 2011
Inspired Living cycle ride through Italy
A team of 19 enthusiastic cyclists and fundraisers are preparing to tackle a 950 mile ride from Switzerland to Sicily in aid of charity during June.
27 May 2011
Good luck to all in the Bupa London 10k
This Bank Holiday weekend will see around 10,500 fun-runners, fundraisers, celebrities and leading athletes participating in the Bupa London 10,000.
27 May 2011
Giving White Paper unveiled
The government has published a white paper detailing plans to make it easier and more attractive to give time and money to good causes.
23 May 2011
KidsOut embraces social media for new engagement strategy
KidsOut, the UK children's charity dedicated to bringing fun and happiness to disadvantaged kids, is planning to extend its online presence in a bid to engage with a wider spread of potential supporters.
18 May 2011
Bonne Chance in France for fundraising cyclists!
Four keen as mustard cyclists are set to discover what it's like to navigate a stage of the Tour de France–while raising money for Cancer Research UK and ChildLine.
06 May 2011
Accessibility key to success of MyDonate site
AbilityNet – the UK charity that helps disabled people use computers and the internet – has given its full backing to the MyDonate web site.
06 May 2011
Forget Romeo, this Juliet is simply amazing
To her friends she's a tour de force. To the domestic violence charity Women's Aid, she's one of their 'hero' fundraisers. And to anyone who knows her story, she is simply amazing.
20 April 2011
Charities show early enthusiasm for MyDonate
Charities based all over the UK are racing to sign up to MyDonate – BT's new free online fundraising service.
15 April 2011
Good luck for Sunday!
This Sunday (April 17th) will see thousands of plucky individuals taking part in the London Marathon with a great many of them running to raise money for charity.
16 April 2011
KidsOut shows donations go further with MyDonate
KidsOut, the UK charity dedicated to bringing fun and happiness into the lives of disadvantaged children, has published a table on its website that compares the cost to charities of using popular donation sites, including MyDonate.
06 April 2011
Everest challenge is 'summit' worth sponsoring
When it comes to raising money for charity, Rob Scragg has a mountain to climb. Literally. That's because in November Rob begins an epic trek to Mount Everest's Base Camp to raise money for Cancer Research UK and ChildLine.
06 April 2011
MyDonate launch gives charities financial boost
UK charities are to receive a much-needed cash injection following the launch of MyDonate - a new free online charitable fundraising service.
06 April 2011
Top fundraising tips from a top fundraiser!
Kirsteen Ellis from Suffolk is a fantastic fundraiser. From organising coffee morning and sponsored talent shows to taking part charity walks, Kirsteen spends her spare time raising money for Cancer Research UK.
06 April 2011
Records tumble for Red Nose Day 2011
Last month's Red Nose Day was a brilliant event - a truly stunning night - and at the end of the record breaking evening Comic Relief raised an amazing £74,360,207 - the highest ever total reached on the night in Red Nose Day's 23 year history.
06 April 2011
London and Scotland have UK's deepest charity pockets
Londoners and Scots are the UK's most generous givers to charity, according to a survey by BT's new free online charitable fundraising service MyDonate.
