Best Fundraising Platforms for UK Charities, CICs & Sports Clubs
Compare fees, Gift Aid, recurring donations, supporter tools and event fundraising across leading UK platforms.
There is no single best fundraising platform for every organisation. A small CIC, a national charity running mass-participation events and a football community trust all need different things from an online fundraising platform. This comparison sets out where each option tends to fit, so you can judge which charity donation platform matches your priorities.
UK Fundraising Platforms Compared
Indicative pricing and positioning, based on publicly available information. Always confirm current fees directly with each provider.
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Platform Fee | Payment Processing | Other Charges / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneDonate | £0 | 3.5% | Stripe processing applies | Donors can choose to help cover platform and processing costs |
| Zeffy | £0 | 0% | £0 charged to charity | Funded through optional donor contributions |
| JustGiving | From £0 | Varies by product | Processing fees apply | Gift Aid/service fees may apply |
| Enthuse | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Processing fees apply | Gift Aid/event fees may apply |
| CAF Donate | £0 on relevant plans | Transaction-based | Varies by payment method | Gift Aid-related charges may apply |
| Wonderful.org | £0 | 0% | £0 for eligible Open Banking donations | Open Banking payment model |
| Donorbox | Free plan available | Platform fee applies | Stripe/PayPal processing applies | Paid plans may reduce platform fees |
Pricing note: Pricing changes regularly. Fees shown are indicative UK rates at the time of publication. Payment-processing, Gift Aid, subscription and optional service fees may vary by platform and payment method. Always check the provider's current pricing before choosing a platform.
Last reviewed: September 2026
Which Platform Fits Your Priority?
| If your priority is… | Strong option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest possible fundraising fees | Zeffy / Wonderful | Strong zero-fee propositions, though payment journeys and models differ |
| Large established fundraiser/donor brand | JustGiving | Strong consumer awareness and mature peer-to-peer fundraising |
| Major participation events | Enthuse | Strong specialist event fundraising proposition |
| Direct Debit and established charity infrastructure | CAF Donate | Strong Direct Debit and Gift Aid administration |
| Fundraising and supporter management without a monthly subscription | OneDonate | Campaigns, recurring giving, supporter records, analytics and CRM/marketing tools in one connected proposition |
| Charities, CICs and community organisations | OneDonate | Designed around UK charities, CICs and community organisations |
| Sports clubs and football community trusts | OneDonate | QR fundraising, campaigns, recurring giving and supporter engagement |
| Mobile-first donor relationship | OneDonate | Web donations plus donor app and giving history |
| Corporate and community partnership opportunities | OneDonate | Connected corporate and community engagement tools |
When Is OneDonate Particularly Well Suited?
- Small teams managing several tools
- Organisations that want no monthly subscription
- CICs and community organisations
- Sports clubs and football community trusts
- Organisations wanting a longer-term donor relationship
Read more about our fundraising platform for UK charities and fundraising for CICs.
When Another Platform May Be a Better Fit
- Zeffy: if eliminating platform and payment fees is the overriding priority
- JustGiving: if consumer brand recognition and mature peer-to-peer fundraising matter most
- Enthuse: if major mass-participation events are central
- CAF Donate: if Direct Debit and established charity-sector infrastructure are the priority
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