JustGiving vs 1%Club
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation 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.
Of every 100 donated, 1%Club delivers 2.20 more per 100 to the recipient than JustGiving.
Each platform is priced in its own currency: JustGiving in GBP, 1%Club in EUR.
Per-method pricing.
| Payment method | Per transaction | Of £100, recipient gets | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credit card | 1.9% + £0.30 | £97.80 | Charity card rate 1.9% + GBP 0.30; 0% platform fee (donor tips fund JustGiving). |
Side-by-side.
| Metric | JustGiving | 1%Club |
|---|---|---|
| Recipient gets (per 100) | £97.80 | €100.00★ winner |
| Platform fee | 0% | 0% |
| Payment processing fee | 1.9% + £0.30 | 0% + €0.00★ winner |
| Trustpilot | 4.1 (7,663)★ winner | — (0) |
| Country coverage | 6 countries★ winner | 0 countries |
| Data residency | — | — |
| Languages | 1 | 2★ winner |
| Payment methods supported | 7★ winner | 2 |
Winner by category.
€100.00 vs £97.80 reaches the recipient.
4.1 vs — on Trustpilot.
6 vs 0 countries.
Both share the same residency posture.
Choose based on who you are.
UK charities and individual fundraisers who want a recognised, no-platform-fee donation platform with Gift Aid support and a fully free direct-donation option.
- ✓No platform fee and free to set up a fundraising page.
- ✓Low payment processing: 1.9% + GBP0.30 for charities, 2.9% + GBP0.35 for personal crowdfunding.
- ✓Gift Aid administration for UK charities (5% applied to Gift Aid, not the donation).
- ✓Free Giving Checkout option with no processing fees and 100% to the charity.
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.
- ✓Mission-driven focus on social initiatives aligned with the UN Global Goals.
- ✓Personal coaching of campaign initiators rather than a purely self-serve model.
- ✓Bilingual Dutch and English interface.
- ✓Accepts donations in euros and US dollars.
A third option.
Individuals, charities, and small organisations across the EEA who want a multilingual, no-commission fundraiser backed by an established Polish crowdfunding operator with EU payment-institution licensing.
Other comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, JustGiving or 1%Club?
Of every 100 donated, JustGiving delivers approximately £97.80 to the recipient and 1%Club delivers approximately €100.00. 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?
JustGiving operates in 6 countries; 1%Club operates in 0.
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