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Head-to-head

Big Give vs Charitable Impact

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Big Give
UK · 1 countries

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

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Charitable Impact
— · 1 countries

Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.

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The headline

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 2.80 more per 100 to the recipient than Charitable Impact.

Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Charitable Impact in CAD.

The evidence

Side-by-side.

Metric Big Give Charitable Impact
Recipient gets (per 100) £100.00★ winner C$97.20
Platform fee 0% 0%
Payment processing fee 0% + £0.00★ winner 2.8% + C$0.00
Trustpilot — (0) — (0)
Country coverage 1 countries 1 countries
Data residency UK
Languages 1 1
Payment methods supported 4 5★ winner
Verdict

Winner by category.

Better fees
Big Give

£100.00 vs C$97.20 reaches the recipient.

Higher Trustpilot rating
Tied

— vs — on Trustpilot.

Wider country coverage
Tied

1 vs 1 countries.

Better for European fundraisers
Tied

Both share the same residency posture.

Pick by fit

Choose based on who you are.

Choose Big Give if

UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.

  • Match-funding model can effectively double donations during a campaign.
  • Operated by a registered UK charity, aligned with the sector it serves.
  • Well-established, with the flagship Christmas Challenge running since 2008.
  • Connects charities with major donors and Champion funders who provide match funding.
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Choose Charitable Impact if

Canadian individuals and families who want a single donor-advised Impact Account to organize their giving, support friends' causes, and receive a tax receipt for every contribution they add.

  • Operates as a donor-advised fund: donors add money to an Impact Account and recommend gifts to charities over time.
  • A tax receipt is issued for the full amount added to the Impact Account, regardless of when it is granted to charities.
  • Accepts a wide range of assets, including cash, securities, real estate, and cryptocurrency.
  • Peer-to-peer giving, Giving Groups, and campaigns let donors pool and direct money together.
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Also consider

A third option.

1%Club

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.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Big Give or Charitable Impact?

Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Charitable Impact delivers approximately C$97.20. 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?

Big Give operates in 1 countries; Charitable Impact operates in 1.

How we rank

Rankings are produced by a public editorial methodology — open to peer review. We disclose ownership, scoring weights, and every change.

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