Mark Anderson
There is an exciting trend currently in the UK with a new wave of startups that aren’t just profit-driven but also driven by the desire to bring about positive change in society. Embracing the digital sphere these startups, all founded in 2020 or later, have been making significant contributions in the charity industry. Our focus in this piece will be startups operating in the charity sector whose bases are in England. Let’s now put the spotlight on some of these innovative startups working selflessly for the greater good.
DonatePal
DonatePal is a London-based company operating in the charity industry. It provides a funding platform via online portals allowing people to support their preferred charity. Unfortunately, the names of its founders are not made public. You can connect with DonatePal on their Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages.
vHelp
Vhelp is revolutionizing the charity and financial services industry by integrating accounting, FinTech and software development into their mission. Based in London, vHelp provides a unique expenses application that caters primarily to charities and voluntary groups. It was founded by Patricia Salume and Randa Bennett in 2020 and offers several benefits such as efficient and speedy handling of reimbursements, providing a complete audit trail for all transactions and integrating with accounting software. vHelp is on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
iDEA
Based in London, iDEA is a Non-Profit organization that operates in the charity and e-learning sectors. Although the founders’ names are not disclosed, the company is doing significant work in its sector. Connect with them via their Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts.
Rhodium Creative
Rhodium Creative is a purpose-driven advertising and marketing company offering digital strategy and innovative solutions to charities and organizations. Founded by Dan Ridge and headquartered in London, Rhodium is turning heads in the charity, digital marketing and advertising spaces. Their professional network can be found on both Twitter and LinkedIn.
Serendipity App
Co-founded by Jonathan Frank and Jorge Higueras, the Serendipity App was created to redefine the giving experience in the charity sector. Based in London, the app provides a user-friendly platform that makes donating to a range of verified organizations easy and efficient. You can connect with Serendipity App on their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
MUNCH Project
The MUNCH Project is a unique startup in the charity sector that utilizes cryptocurrency to drive its mission. Though the names of its founders are not disclosed, this London-based venture is gaining buzz in the charity and cryptocurrency spheres. You can follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Help
Founded by Thomas Egger, Help LTD is a London-based grant-making foundation that supports initiatives in education, world health, population, and community giving. They can be found on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
QS World Merit
QS World Merit is a London-based non-profit startup operating in the charity sector. The names of the founders are not disclosed, but the impact of their work is significant. Stay in touch with them via their Facebook and LinkedIn pages.
The above list is just a snapshot of the exciting and innovative startups that are cropping up in England with a focus on making a positive difference in the world. Whether it’s through innovative funding platforms, new ways to make donating easier or reinventing the way we see advertising and marketing, each of these startups have found ways to leverage technological advances to impact the world in a meaningful and positive way and improve it for the better.
