Big Give vs Doneerveilig
UK-registered charities running time-limited appeals that can secure pledges and Champion match funding to double public donations during a campaign window.
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers 7.66 more per 100 to the recipient than Doneerveilig.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: Big Give in GBP, Doneerveilig in EUR.
Side-by-side.
| Metric | Big Give | Doneerveilig |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £100.00★ winner | €92.34 |
| Platform fee | 0%★ winner | 6.7% |
| Payment processing fee | 0% + £0.00★ winner | 0% + €0.00 |
| Trustpilot | — (0) | 2.9 (44)★ winner |
| Country coverage | 1 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | UK | — |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Payment methods supported | 4★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
£100.00 vs €92.34 reaches the recipient.
— vs 2.9 on Trustpilot.
1 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
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.
Dutch and Belgian individuals running personal fundraising campaigns who prioritise a security-focused, PSD2-compliant platform with escrow handling and a simple, quick setup.
- ✓Security-focused framing: PSD2 compliance supervised by De Nederlandsche Bank, escrow handling, and SSL.
- ✓Donations held on a third-party escrow account (derdengeldenrekening) before payout.
- ✓Quick, simple campaign setup aimed at individual causes.
- ✓Account verification via a one-cent micro-transfer.
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, Big Give or Doneerveilig?
Of every 100 donated, Big Give delivers approximately £100.00 to the recipient and Doneerveilig delivers approximately €92.34. 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; Doneerveilig operates in 0.
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