Altruism Ireland vs Voor je Buurt
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers 3.55 more per 100 to the recipient than Voor je Buurt.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Altruism Ireland in EUR, Voor je Buurt in GBP.
What the data says.
Paying by Credit card, Altruism Ireland delivers about 3.55 more of every 100 donated than Voor je Buurt (€98.55 vs £95.00 per 100).
On the headline numbers, Altruism Ireland and Voor je Buurt are closely matched — the better pick comes down to Credit card availability, language coverage, and where your donors are.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Altruism Ireland | Voor je Buurt |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | €98.55★ winner | £95.00 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 5% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.2% + €0.25★ winner | 0% + £0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 1 countries | 1 countries |
| Data residency | EU | EEA |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 1★ winner | 0 |
Winner by category.
€98.55 vs £95.00 reaches the recipient.
— vs — on Trustpilot.
1 vs 1 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
Irish donors and registered Irish charities that want zero-platform-fee giving with a strong emphasis on charity transparency and accountability.
- ✓0% platform fee, so listed charities keep the full donation apart from payment-processing costs.
- ✓Operated by a registered Irish charity (CRA 20082475), aligning its incentives with the causes it lists.
- ✓Transparency focus helps donors assess how charities use their funds.
- ✓Education programmes offered to high-performing charities.
Dutch community groups, volunteers, and local initiatives raising money for civic, social, or green neighbourhood projects, especially those that can pair public donations with matchfunding from municipalities, provinces, or foundations.
- ✓Specialises in civic, social, and green neighbourhood projects across the Netherlands.
- ✓A single 5% service fee on payout that already covers the payment provider's transaction costs.
- ✓Matchfunding partnerships with funds and local governments (VSBfonds, RegioBank, provinces, and municipalities) can multiply what a campaign raises.
- ✓Long operating track record, with thousands of completed campaigns and a high reported success rate.
A third option.
Dutch and other social-impact initiators running Global-Goals-aligned campaigns who value personal coaching and community-building over a high-volume, self-serve crowdfunding marketplace.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Altruism Ireland or Voor je Buurt?
Of every 100 donated, Altruism Ireland delivers approximately €98.55 to the recipient and Voor je Buurt delivers approximately £95.00. Real costs depend on the payment method donors choose.
Which is better for European nonprofits?
Both platforms operate inside the EEA framework. Choose based on local payment-method coverage and language support.
Which platform has more country coverage?
Altruism Ireland operates in 1 countries; Voor je Buurt operates in 1.
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