Do Gooder · Evidence-based giving

Most of what you've been told about doing good is theatre.

A clear-eyed weekly read about the small acts and big levers that actually move the needle. No guilt. No vibes. Evidence, honestly weighed.

Written by Rees Calder. Every Tuesday. Free, forever.

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Your favourite charity has three numbers you should know.

Every UK charity files accounts. Most donors never open them. Charity Receipts pulls the three that matter, surfaces the flags a donor should care about, and does it for any of 170,000+ registered UK charities.

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Bright Spots

The effective giving pledge

Over 9,000 people have pledged 10% of their income to effective charities through Giving What We Can. Collectively they've moved over $3 billion. Here's how the pledge works and why it sticks.

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Small Acts

The spare change app

Round-up apps donate the change from every card transaction to charity. Pennies per purchase add up to hundreds per year. Painless by design, effective if you choose the right recipient.

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Small Acts

The birthday fundraiser

Replace birthday gifts you don't need with donations to a cause you care about. Facebook and JustGiving have made this frictionless. The average birthday fundraiser raises £300-500.

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The seven pillars