Turn your everyday shopping into donations
Every time you buy something online — groceries, a holiday, a pair of shoes, a birthday present — you could be raising money for Crossroads Care Kent at no extra cost. There are several free schemes you can sign up to, and any of them will quietly add up to meaningful support over the year.
EasyFundraising (our recommended scheme)
EasyFundraising partners with over 7,000 retailers including eBay, Amazon, Argos, John Lewis, Booking.com, M&S, Tesco, Sainsbury's and more. When you shop through EasyFundraising, the retailer gives a small percentage of what you spend to us — at no cost to you.
How it works
- Sign up for free at easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/crossroadscarekent
- Install the Donation Reminder browser extension — it pops up when you visit a participating retailer
- Shop as normal — just go through EasyFundraising first, or click the reminder
- We receive the donation automatically, every quarter
Other ways to shop and fundraise
Amazon shopping
Amazon smile has been discontinued in the UK, but EasyFundraising includes Amazon as a partner, so you can still raise donations through Amazon by going via EasyFundraising first.
Supermarket loyalty schemes
Some supermarkets run charity schemes linked to their loyalty cards. Ask at your local store whether they have a community nominations scheme — we can be nominated as the local charity.
Give as You Live, Work for Good & similar
Alternative online shopping platforms work in a similar way to EasyFundraising. If your employer or network already uses one, we're happy to be added as the nominated charity.
Workplace payroll giving
Many employers offer payroll giving — donations come directly from your salary before tax, so a £10 donation only costs you £8 (or less if you're a higher rate taxpayer). Ask your HR team if your workplace runs a scheme.
Why this matters
- Free money for us — it genuinely costs you nothing
- Adds up over time — a few pounds per purchase, across the year
- Easy to set up once, then forget — the browser extension handles the rest
- Reaches further — ask family, friends and colleagues to nominate us too
Spread the word
The more people who sign up, the more we raise. Here are easy ways to multiply the impact:
- Share the link with family — especially anyone who shops online regularly
- Post on your social media — a quick reminder around Christmas, Black Friday, or back-to-school season
- Mention it at work — many colleagues will be happy to add the browser extension
- Include it in group newsletters — sports clubs, parent groups, and community organisations
Frequently asked questions
Does it really cost me nothing? Yes. You pay exactly the same price for your purchase. The retailer pays the donation from their marketing budget — it's their way of supporting good causes.
Does it work on my phone? Yes. EasyFundraising has a free app for iOS and Android that works the same way as the browser extension.
What if I forget to go through EasyFundraising? The browser extension shows a reminder popup whenever you visit a participating retailer. On mobile, just open the EasyFundraising app before shopping.
Can I see how much I've raised? Yes. Your EasyFundraising dashboard shows every donation, which retailer it came from, and the running total you've raised for Crossroads Care Kent.
Ready to start? Sign up for EasyFundraising — it takes under 2 minutes and doesn't cost you a penny.