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18th May 2022
Jubilee Fundraising Ideas for charities
In the spirit of getting communities together during the Jubilee and The Big Lunch, connect people to your charity with these fundraising ideas using QR codes…

13th May 2022
The evolution of fundraising with SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity
SSAFA the Armed Forces Charity explains to how it used cashless fundraising to its advantage, and utilised a platform to do so.

10th May 2022
Scotty’s Little Soldiers Q&A: Good Thyngs at the Scotty’s Ball
Scotty’s Little Soldiers discusses the success of the Scotty’s Ball event. Cashless fundraising with Good Thyngs made donations simple.

10th May 2022
DKMS increase support and engagement during their Princess to Queen campaign
DKMS’s donation campaign links to the Jubilee celebrations by highlighting ‘Your donation could help more princesses grow up to be queens’.

26th April 2022
Five ways to fundraise during hybrid events
We look at five ways that charities can collect donations and engage supporters at the same time, with particular focus on doing so during a hybrid event. Whatever event you choose to hold, there’s a solution out there to help you.

11th April 2022
Beatson Rewards is a win-win for everyone!
Beatson Rewards is an incentive that harnesses relationships between the charity’s supporters, partners and sponsors all year round.

6th April 2022
Engage communities with a charity trail that everyone can take part in
Collectable trails are great for community engagement…why not give supporters the tools to set them up at a time and place that suits them?

28th March 2022
Everything you need to know about NFC technology for charities
Are you interested in using NFC technology to connect with your supporters? Here’s a directory of resources to help with your ideas.

25th March 2022
What’s the difference between QR codes and NFC?
While QR codes and Near Field Communication (NFC) can have the same digital journey, there are differences to be considered when including them in your fundraising.

22nd March 2022
MAMA Academy’s fundraising pack for Easter includes a DIY Treasure Hunt game
MAMA Academy incorporated QR codes into their new Easter Egg Treasure Hunt game. It was offered to supporters as an Office Team Building exercise, and fun for individuals, families, schools, and nurseries.

17th March 2022
How to create your own QR code
You can use free QR code generators but you could invite unnecessary risk into your business. Here’s what you need to know…

16th March 2022
Everything you need to know about QR codes for charities
Research is timely, so we’re here to help. Here is a directory of resources so that you can gather what you need to move forward with QR codes.

24th February 2022
5 fundraising ideas using NFC technology
NFC can be used on physical fundraising objects to activate relevant and engaging charity landing pages. Here are some ideas…

3rd February 2022
A checklist for simple and effective fundraising using QR codes
Here are some cashless fundraising ideas using QR codes that are effective, easy to implement and will expand your reach. Start with Good Thyngs Core…

14th January 2022
Purple Pot partners with Good Thyngs
Purple Pot have teamed up with the Good Thyngs platform to make fundraising easier for charities during the pandemic.

4th January 2022
How to Engage With NFC Touch Points in 2022
Remembering which Android smartphones engage with NFC is easy. Because it’s all of them. All new iPhones have NFC enabled, too.

17th December 2021
How to scan a QR code with iPhone
If you have an iPhone with iOS11 or newer you can scan a QR code just by opening your native camera. But there are other ways you can do it…






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