Our Story

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a way for businesses to play a responsible part in socirty and encourages them to behave in an ethical manner.

A small community of GivingLottery supporters is making a big difference for Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, raising £2,893 and proving that consistent, everyday giving can create lasting change.

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity has raised £8,700 through GivingLottery. Discover how 25 dedicated supporters are helping this charity provide financial and emotional support to families.

Since joining GivingLottery, AA Dog Rescue has raised over £2,300 with the support of just 34 players, helping fund the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of dogs.

We have four amazing runners about to take on the iconic 2026 London Marathon. Their efforts in raising funds for our charity means we can supply more Community Grants.

When I joined TheGivingMachine, I didn’t expect it to become a 15+ year journey that would shape my perspective on the charity sector.

UK charities are facing rising demand, higher costs, and a funding landscape that no longer works, making sustainable support more important than ever.

How can VAT-registered charities uncover missed opportunities, improve financial clarity and strengthen sustainability through simple, practical insights.

Carol Prowse from the not-for-profit, Mental Health organisation, Growing Roots, shared with us how they spent the £250 Community Grant which we awarded to them in April 2025. 

The story of how TheGivingMachine began and grew into the charity it is today, nearly 20 years on! We're proud to have supported over 10,000 good causes with their fundraising.

GivingLottery offers the chance to win up to £25,000, but its core purpose is fundraising and we're committed to ensuring it remains a low-risk, socially responsible way to support good causes.

Six years ago, Covid-19 turned the world upside down and the charity sector felt the impact sharply. Many organisations closed for good, others adapted fast, moving services online and finding new ways to offer support. Six years on, we ask: has the charity world recovered from Covid-19?