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You may have noticed that givestar has undergone a bit of makeover. We see it as an evolution rather than a reset, still repping the iconic yellow and, of course, still all about helping you do good.

The givestar Glowup

You may have noticed that givestar has undergone a bit of makeover. We see it as an evolution rather than a reset, still repping the iconic yellow and, of course, still all about helping you do good. 

As we approach World Humanitarian Day, we wanted to shine a light on some incredible charities that are making waves in the humanitarian sector. These organisations are not just talking the talk but walking the walk, making a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.

5 Unsung Heroes: Small UK Charities Making a Big Humanitarian Impact 🌍💖

In honour of World Humanitarian Day, we wanted to shine a light on some incredible charities that are making waves in the humanitarian sector. 

If you've got the itch for adventure, we've got just the fix! We've scoured the globe to bring you the top 5 physical challenges that will redefine your limits and leave you with memories to last a lifetime. Slight caveat, these challenges are not for the faint of heart... From crossing scorching deserts to conquering dense jungles, each of these gruelling challenges will test your resilience and determination. Are you up for the challenge? Of course you are!

The Top 5 Toughest Physical Endurance Challenges on Earth

We've scoured the globe to bring you the top 5 physical challenges that will redefine your limits and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Top tips to help you get started on your first fundraising event.

Top 10 easy fundraising tips for first-time fundraisers

In this blog post we've compiled our top ten easy fundraising tips to help you get started and to step into the world of fundraising with confidence. 

Five reasons to use GiveStar as your ultimate fundraising platform

London Marathon 2024 - best fundraising platform

You've conquered the London Marathon 2024 ballot and secured your place among the running elite, nice one.

London Marathon 2024 - Best Fundraising Platform

Turn your phone into a contactless donation device to give your fundraising a boost, with GiveStar's Magic Donate.

Easy Fundraising at your fingertips: make a difference effortlessly!

Turn your phone into a contactless donation device to give your fundraising a boost, with givestar's new app feature

Easy Fundraising with Contactless Donations

If you want to help protect our oceans for the future, here are five amazing UK-based charities to support. Remember that raising awareness and funds for your cause is super easy with GiveStar; just download our app (available on the Apple app store, and Google Play store), set up your own campaign and you’re good to go!

5 Charities to Support on World Oceans Day

Dive into our top five ocean-focused charities making waves in marine conservation, and discover how to get involved in supporting their incredible work.

Top 5 Charities to Support on World Oceans Day

Russ Cook is currently running the entire length of Africa, without any rest days. He's aiming to raise money for two charities - Water Aid and The Running Charity and has already received words of support from Sir Mo Farah and Eddie Hearn.

Who is Russell Cook, AKA The Hardest Geezer?

The man giving us a run for our money (literally…)

We will talk you through exactly what GiftAid is, how it benefits charities and donors and how we help charities save time and money with our GiftAid processing tool.

Calling all adventure seekers, thrill-chasers, and dreamers who want to drive positive change!

givestar's Adventure for Good Grant

Do you yearn for adventure but are limited by funds? Are you also passionate about driving change for a cause close to your heart? givestar’s Adventure for Good Grant is here to help.

We’ve built an innovative new fundraising platform to make it easier for the next generation to have an impact and create lasting change. On givestar, you’ll find a community of incredible people who are doing inspiring things, all in the name of charity; such as Russ Cook who’s running the entire length of Africa and Lara Vafiadis who rowed solo across the Atlantic. Now we’re looking for more adventure-seekers who are on a mission to raise money and awareness for their cause to join us!

givestar’s Adventure for Good Grant is a unique opportunity for passionate individuals like you, who crave adventure and want to drive positive change in the world. We’ve got a £20,000 pot, which will be divided up amongst successful applicants and used to cover any costs associated with making your challenge happen - whether that be buying specialist gear, paying for flights, accommodation, camera equipment or something else!

If you're up for the challenge, here's what we ask of you:

You’re planning to embark on an awe-inspiring endeavour to raise funds for charity.

You’re keen to collaborate with us in spreading your inspiring story far and wide!

Fill out our quick and easy 10-minute application form via the button below, and we’ll be in touch shortly!

Adventure for Good Grant Terms & Conditions

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