# How charities are collecting contactless donations – in tweets - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/05/16/how-charities-are-collecting-contactless-donations-in-tweets/ - Published: 2022-05-16T12:15:56+01:00 - Author: Melanie May **Wondering how other charities are using contactless to fundraise – and how they’re promoting it? Here’s a brief insight into the activities of a range of good causes around the UK.** > Two donation points, located opposite Poundland and inside Metro Bank in [@TheMarlowes](https://twitter.com/TheMarlowes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), > allow shoppers to make a £3.00 donation using a contactless payment card or device. > All donations will go towards supporting the work of charities, including [@DENSinDacorum](https://twitter.com/DENSinDacorum?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > and [@salvationarmyuk](https://twitter.com/salvationarmyuk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/7cQ1zJTv3t](https://t.co/7cQ1zJTv3t) > — HemelHempsteadBID (@HemelBID) [May 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/HemelBID/status/1524313519507783680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Nobody should have to experience homelessness. Donate to one of the contactless > donation points in Broadmead to help [@StMungos](https://twitter.com/StMungos?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [@caringinbristol](https://twitter.com/caringinbristol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@inHopeBristol](https://twitter.com/inHopeBristol?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)& > [@JulianTrust](https://twitter.com/JulianTrust?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) provide essential > services to support people facing homelessness. > Learn more 👇[https://t.co/i5kT8A0aDi](https://t.co/i5kT8A0aDi) > [pic.twitter.com/1jJGZRDGux](https://t.co/1jJGZRDGux) > > ## Advertisement > > — Bristol Shopping (@bristolshopping) [May 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/bristolshopping/status/1524313468018565120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Donating to Swinton Square's Charity of the Year Kidscan Children's Cancer Research > couldn't be easier. Tap your card on the contactless pay point on the window of > the Management Office. Donations help fund vital research for new children's cancer > treatments. [#LoveSwinton](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LoveSwinton?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/EARLqZn8lQ](https://t.co/EARLqZn8lQ) > — Swinton Square (@SwintonSquare) [May 11, 2022](https://twitter.com/SwintonSquare/status/1524285185075916800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > You can now donate to the RNLI using our new contactless donation devices using > your bank card or mobile phone payment app, one of which is now available 24/7@ > Exmouth Lifeboat Station Shop. > Thank you for your support & generosity.[@RNLI](https://twitter.com/RNLI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#RNLI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RNLI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#SavingLivesAtSea](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SavingLivesAtSea?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#lifesavers](https://twitter.com/hashtag/lifesavers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [pic.twitter.com/Ri2hf2lptQ](https://t.co/Ri2hf2lptQ) > — Exmouth RNLI Shop & Fundraising (@ExmouthRNLIFund) [May 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/ExmouthRNLIFund/status/1523213362754035712?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Next time you're at the Bluecoat, look out for our shiny new donation points! > > We accept cash or contactless donations, which support our free programme, regular > exciting events, and our commitment to artist development.You can also donate > online: [https://t.co/pyJd3fF3hj](https://t.co/pyJd3fF3hj) [pic.twitter.com/HgfDagOrE6](https://t.co/HgfDagOrE6) > — Bluecoat (@theBluecoat) [May 7, 2022](https://twitter.com/theBluecoat/status/1522863966040596483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > St James has joined the cashless society – one-off donations can now be made easily > in church. > Just use your contactless debit/credit card or smart phone to donate > your chosen amount, at the new Digital Collection Plate contactless terminal. > — StJamesWofYRC (@StJamesWoYRC) [May 7, 2022](https://twitter.com/StJamesWoYRC/status/1522946858137530368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Are you coming to [@RetEvents](https://twitter.com/RetEvents?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Collectorabilia in Leeds on Saturday? Then I have good news! We understand not > everyone has physical cash to throw into our donation buckets therefore [@gwguk](https://twitter.com/gwguk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > now accept contactless as a donation method. Look at our shiny new contactless' > bucket'💙💛 [pic.twitter.com/1GDLNxeOjW](https://t.co/1GDLNxeOjW) > — James (@JamesbGWG) [May 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/JamesbGWG/status/1521887027440017408?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > £1000 in contactless donations for Rainbows! [https://t.co/e5osY0ApoY](https://t.co/e5osY0ApoY) > — Secure Retail Online (@secureretailol) [May 4, 2022](https://twitter.com/secureretailol/status/1521854578874068997?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Catch us at [@dobbies](https://twitter.com/dobbies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Garden > Centre Cadnam this weekend. Find out more about us and also help us stay operational > with a donation we even accept Contactless Payments. > So pop down grab some shrubs > or some Grub and give us a wave! [#cadnam](https://twitter.com/hashtag/cadnam?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#dobbies](https://twitter.com/hashtag/dobbies?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#dobbiesgardencentre](https://twitter.com/hashtag/dobbiesgardencentre?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#hantsar](https://twitter.com/hashtag/hantsar?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/HFZdnXM2ok](https://t.co/HFZdnXM2ok) > — Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR) (@HANTSAR) [April 30, 2022](https://twitter.com/HANTSAR/status/1520319277290643456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Sammy, our now famous contactless collector, has just been installed in Bells > of Garvagh's SuperValu store. Pictured alongside are Jonathan Bell and Lorraine > Paul. > Please help your branch to deliver this vital service locally.p.s. Sammy > is happy to accept cash donations too 💚 [pic.twitter.com/Q95OQBKJR1](https://t.co/Q95OQBKJR1) > — Samaritans Coleraine (@ColeraineSams) [April 28, 2022](https://twitter.com/ColeraineSams/status/1519727383372259330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > MAYDAY!! > We have a Street Collection in town this Saturday, if you see our Crew > and our Bucket Collectors we'd be grateful for a donation. Don't worry if you > don't have cash, we have Contactless! Also if you have an hour to spare to help > us out we'd be really grateful. DM us here [pic.twitter.com/E4O9I1q3M7](https://t.co/E4O9I1q3M7) > — RNLI Galway Lifeboat (@GalwayLifeboat) [April 25, 2022](https://twitter.com/GalwayLifeboat/status/1518668572691685376?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > A homelessness charity has raised £2,000 through a scheme that allows people to > make contactless donations. [https://t.co/vdH0G2IO3N](https://t.co/vdH0G2IO3N) > — BBC News Midlands (@bbcmtd) [April 20, 2022](https://twitter.com/bbcmtd/status/1516824096914513932?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > We now have a contactless 'tap-to-donate' machine set up at our HQ. Any donations > to help with our work are greatly appreciated! [pic.twitter.com/7NCo7s0LI1](https://t.co/7NCo7s0LI1) > — TechResort Elves (@TechResortElves) [April 20, 2022](https://twitter.com/TechResortElves/status/1516772903907467265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 👋 Good evening [#SolihullHour](https://twitter.com/hashtag/SolihullHour?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! > We're delighted at the response to the new contactless payment points for [@Changein2Action](https://twitter.com/Changein2Action?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#Solihull](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Solihull?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > We have three new donation points (The Woods, Specsavers and William Hill) across > the town centre!Details ➡️[https://t.co/93smq9xY8v](https://t.co/93smq9xY8v) [pic.twitter.com/geI5e377tK](https://t.co/geI5e377tK) > — Solihull BID (@SolihullBID) [April 12, 2022](https://twitter.com/SolihullBID/status/1513943298125271049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > 🥳 Our contactless donation terminals are now available in Glasgow! > Pop in to > [@KatiesGlasgow](https://twitter.com/KatiesGlasgow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) or [@lukeandjack](https://twitter.com/lukeandjack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > and donate a few quid to Waverley Care! ❤️ Your donations allow us to provide > vital support to people affected by HIV in Scotland. [pic.twitter.com/aCI1sZJGnh](https://t.co/aCI1sZJGnh) > — Waverley Care (@WaverleyCare) [April 8, 2022](https://twitter.com/WaverleyCare/status/1512447856778567687?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)